99--Fiberglass Fish Holding Tanks

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Region 5, is planning a solicitation to Furnish and Install Fiberglass Fish Holding Tanks for Atlantic Salmon Broodstock at the Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery, Hancock County, East Orland, ME. This solicitation will use Commercial Items Acquistion methods as outline in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Part 12 and Contracting by Negotiation (FAR Part 15). The ultimate contract award will be based on the best overall value to the goverment with the past performance (timely delivery and quality of goods) of interested qualified firms being a major deciding factor. The project consists of furnishing and installing new fiberglass tanks, complete with support bases; Ten (10) 8'-0" wide by 15'-0" by 3'-0" deep fiberglass holding tanks for broodstock. Tanks are to include support bases. A unit price will be established for the purchase of up to four (4) additional holding tanks for the facility. Holding tanks shall be provided complete with screen channels, screens, central fiberglass sump and drain plate, drain pipe and standpipe assembly and tank support base. Each tank can be constructed as a single unit (an expandable tank is not required). The delivery date of the tanks will be negotiable. As part of the evaluation process, prospective offerors will be ask to provide information showing past experience consisting of a minimum of five (5) years experience in the manufacturing of fiberglass tanks for fish culture purposes. The manufacturer shall provide the Contracting Officer, upon request, with a list of tank installations which specifically identify locations and points of contact for references. The NAICS is 326199. This procurement is set-aside for small business. This solicitation will be issued on/or about May 14, 2008; with an estimated proposal closing date of on/or about May 30, 2008. All responsive, responsible, offerors with a strong positive past performance history, are invited to participate in the proposal process and will be considered for contract award. No phone calls will be accepted, however, written requests for information regarding this Request for Proposal may be addressed to: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 300 Westgate Center Drive, Hadley, MA 01035-9589, Attn: Dale E. Aubin, Contracting Officer.