STS Fish Mesh (Bonneville Dam)

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a "Combined Solicitation" for "STS Fish Screen Mesh Panels" (Solicitation W9127N26QA044). The government is procuring commercial supplies, specifically "Clear Edge STS Fish Mesh Panel (Item /Model # 6-40889-400)". The purchase includes associated characteristics and items detailed in the Purchase Statement of Work, Specifications, and applicable drawings.

• The primary deliverable is 56 units of "Clear Edge STS Fish Mesh Panel".

• The panel is described as "Fish Screen Mesh Panels; Polyester Belting, SCAPA Filter Media Part #7-3360/59 PBT, size 90.5 in. wide x 132in. long."

• Deliveries must be made no later than 6 to 8 weeks after the date of award.

• Inspection and Acceptance will occur at both the destination and the originating point, with instructions to refer to the PWS.

• FOB details indicate the Contractor will pay transportation costs.

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• The solicitation is advertised as a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• NAICS Code: 333998 - All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing.

• Small Business Size Standard: 700 employees.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award.

• Proposals must include UEI Number, Cage Code, Contractor Name, Payment Term (net30) or Discount, Point of Contact & Phone #, Email Address, and Date Offer Expires.

• Technical capability must be demonstrated through spec sheets/information brochures.

• Questions must be submitted by April 13, 2026, 12:00 PM PT. Clarifications will be provided via amendment.

• Quotes are due no later than April 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST. Email submissions are required; facsimile responses are not accepted.

• Evaluation will be based on the lowest evaluated price among technically acceptable quotes.

• Evaluation Factors: Factor #1 (Acceptable/Unacceptable based on performance objectives in Attachments 1 & 2) and Factor #2 (Price - evaluated for completeness and reasonableness).

• This acquisition is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01 (Effective date 03/13/2026).

• Key attachments include: Attachment 1 - STS Mesh Panels (SOW), Attachment 2 - Screen Mesh - Specifications and Drawings.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Brand Name Determination for "Clear Edge Filtration Mesh Panels" under Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, specifically RFO Part 12 Justification and Approval. It documents the decision that only one source is available for the acquisition.

• Contracting Activity: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District (NWP).
• Description of Action: Intent to award a firm-fixed-price contract for brand-name Clear Edge Filtration Mesh Panels.
• Supplies/Services: 56 each Polyester (PBT) Fish Screen Panels, Polyester Belting, SCAPA Filter Media Part #73360/59 PBT, size 90.5" wide x 132" long.
• Purpose of Supplies: Required for Submerged Traveling Fish Screens (STS) at Powerhouse 2 to direct fish migration away from turbines.
• Statutory Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) - Soliciting from a single source for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold when only one source is reasonably available.
• Reason for Authority Cited: The polyester belting is a critical component, and the mesh screens must match the existing Madison Filter Co. #73360/59 PBT specification. Clear Edge Filtration LLC is the manufacturer, and their panels have been used successfully for twenty years with no recorded failures and demonstrated fish-friendly performance.
• Alternatives: None identified.
• Efforts to Obtain Competition: Details of efforts are redacted.
• Procurement History: Four out of the last six purchases have been single source to Clear Edge Filtration.

This document indicates a sole-source justification for specific mesh panels. Bidders interested in providing these or equivalent items should note the brand name and part number specified, as well as the justification for limiting competition. The document outlines the specific requirements and the rationale for procuring from a single source, which may impact competitive bidding opportunities.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides detailed drawings and specifications for a "Fish Screen Mesh Panel" (M-145). It is intended to supplement a solicitation, as indicated by the prominent text stating "THIS DRAWING IS NOT PART OF THIS SOLICITATION. PLEASE SEE THE BELOW DRAWING OF THE FISH SCREEN MESH PANEL."

• 146-3 Mesh Panel (M-145): Details the dimensions and material specifications for the mesh panel itself.
• 146-1 Link Bar (M-145, Item No. 4) and 146-2 Lap Link Bar (M-145, Item No. 3): Provides dimensions and material specifications for the link bars used in the assembly.
• Installation Instructions: Includes steps for assembling and tightening the chains and link bars, with specific torque requirements.
• Material Specifications: Lists materials such as ASTM A 500 Grade C tube and ASTM A 36 plate for the link bars.
• Drawings: Includes scaled diagrams of the mesh panel and link bars with critical dimensions.

Bidders responding to the related solicitation should use these drawings to understand the exact specifications, dimensions, and materials required for the fish screen mesh panels. This information is crucial for accurate cost estimation, manufacturing, and proposal preparation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a purchase description for STS Fish Screen Mesh Panels required by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) at Bonneville Lock and Dam. It specifies the materials needed for the Submerged Traveling Fish Screens (STS) used in Powerhouse 2 to guide fish away from turbines.

• Product: Fish Screen Mesh Panels, Polyester Belting, SCAPA Filter Media Part #7-3360/59 PBT.
• Specifications: Size 90.5" wide x 132" long.
• Manufacturer Requirement: Mesh screens must be Madison Filter Co #73360/59 PBT or Clear Edge Filtration #73360/59 PBT Mesh.
• Quantity: 56 panels.
• Delivery Timeline: Within 6 - 8 weeks of award date.
• Delivery Location: US Army Corps of Engineers, Bonneville Lock and Dam, Cascade Locks, OR 97014.
• Delivery Hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm (excluding Federal holidays).
• Invoice Information: To be submitted to a specified contact (details redacted in provided text).
• Points of Contact: Contracting Officer Suzanne W. Hunt and Contract Specialist Consuelo J. Kiser.

This document outlines the specific technical requirements, quantity, delivery schedule, and logistical details for a potential procurement. Bidders should note the exact specifications for the mesh panels, the required manufacturers, and the delivery constraints to determine their ability to meet the government's needs.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the specific technical specifications for fish screens.

• Length: 132 inches (+/- 0.125 inches)
• Width: 90.5 inches (+0.0/- 0.125 inches)
• Perpendicularity or Squareness: Within 0.125 inches (as denoted on drawing)
• Material: Poly Butylene Terephthalate (PBT), 7-3360/59, 0.040 X 6 (Preferred); Polyester, LS3000, 0.039 X 6.35 (Acceptable)
• Side Edges: Polyurethane reinforced, completely bonded throughout 2.0 inches wide (+/- 0.125 inches)
• Length Edges: Polyurethane reinforced, completely bonded throughout 3.0 inches wide (+/- 0.125 inches)
• Color: Clear to Opaque/White (Preferred as per fish biologists); Blue is acceptable but not preferred.

This attachment provides critical dimensional and material requirements for the fish screens. Bidders must ensure their proposed products meet or exceed these specifications to be considered compliant with the solicitation.