Cole River Hatchery, Recirculating Aquaculture Systems
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, intends to issue a presolicitation (W9127N26QA098) for Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) for the Cole M. Rivers Hatchery in Trail, OR. This requirement is for new salmon and trout RAS units. The solicitation is anticipated to be a 100% Small Business set-aside.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the purchase and delivery of new Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) to the Cole M. Rivers Hatchery. This includes:
- Four (4) tray salmon RAS: Must provide minimum rearing space for 75,000 Coho Salmon eggs, operate within 32-100°F ambient air and 42-56°F water temperatures, perform water oxygenation, include UV sterilization, foam sump filtration, and a racking system fitting existing space.
- Two (2) 12x18 trout RAS: Must meet the same specifications as the salmon RAS, including minimum rearing space for 75,000 Coho Salmon eggs, specified temperature ranges, oxygenation, UV sterilization, foam sump filtration, and a compatible racking system.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (W9127N26QA098)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business (Total Small Business Set-Aside)
- NAICS: 112511 - Finfish Farming and Fish Hatcheries (Size Standard: $3.75M)
- PSC: 2060 - Commercial Fishing Equipment
- Place of Performance: Cole M. Rivers Hatchery, Trail, OR
- Anticipated Solicitation Issue Date: On or about June 22, 2026
- Anticipated Solicitation Close Date: On or about July 2, 2026
- Anticipated Contract Award Date: On or about July 17, 2026
- Period of Performance: 45 days
Additional Notes
The Government may solicit quotations directly from suppliers for this acquisition, which is expected to be at or below the simplified acquisition threshold. Vendors interested in this requirement should notify the points of contact to potentially receive the solicitation directly via email. If adequate competition is not received through direct solicitation, the Request for Quotation (RFQ) will be posted to SAM.gov.