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87--Fish Food for the Nimbus Fish Hatchery

Department of the Interior · Bureau of Reclamation · MP-REGIONAL OFFICE
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Solicitation details

Solicitation number
140R2026Q0106
Notice type
Solicitation
NAICS
311119
Product service code
8710
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-08-10
Response deadline
Aug 25, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
Contracting contact
brenda_davis@ios.doi.gov

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Statement of work, as posted

(i)This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) Solicitation number 140R2026Q0106 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01, as of March 13, 2026. (iv) This acquisition is being issued under full and open competition (unrestricted). The NAICS code is 311119 and the size standard is 650 employees. (v) The contract line items are listed in the price schedule of the solicitation package. Please provide the total price for the firm-fixed price line items. (vi) This requirement is to procure various types of fish food, including both medicated and non-medicated food. Please see the combined synopsis/solicitation for full list of required items. (vii) The delivery term is one year after receipt of order. (viii) The provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. The quote package will consist of the vendor¿s pricing information. (ix) The provision 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Refer to this provision for information. (x) The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. There are not any addenda to this clause. (xi) All additional contract clauses and provisions are included in the attached solicitation package. (xii) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) do not apply to this acquisition. (xiii) Quotes are due August 25, 2026, by 11:00 AM (Pacific Daylight Time) and should be emailed to brenda_davis@ios.doi.gov. (xiv) The point of contact is Brenda Davis at (916) 202-2801, or email brenda_davis@ios.doi.gov.

Contact

Point of contact
Davis, Brenda
Role
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Email
brenda_davis@ios.doi.gov
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