F--Nimbus Fish Hatchery Operations and Maintenance 140R2026Q0060
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AI-generated · Apr 01, 2026Provide operation and maintenance services for Nimbus Fish Hatchery in Gold River, CA, to support continuous hatchery operations and upkeep of all related facilities and systems. Tasks include hatchery operations (spawning, rearing, and release of Fall-run Chinook salmon and Central Valley steelhead), facility maintenance (buildings, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, water systems and equipment), custodial and grounds services, pest and invasive species control, and compliance with applicable laws and environmental/safety regulations. Include coordination with Reclamation and other resource agencies (NMFS, USFWS, CDFW), development of operational plans, and support for reporting and biological monitoring. Staffing must provide all personnel, supervision, equipment, materials, and supplies to sustain 24/7/365 operations. The draft PWS may change; the final PWS will accompany the solicitation. Contracts are anticipated to be firm-fixed-price with a base period and four option periods.
This is a market-research sources-sought notice for capability statements. Responses are not proposals and will not result in an award. Submit a capability statement including: company name and address, SAM UEI, and a point of contact; business size and socioeconomic classification; demonstrated capability to perform fish hatchery operations and maintenance (including 24/7 operations); relevant experience in biological production, facility maintenance, and regulatory compliance; and whether you intend to submit a quote if a solicitation is issued. Submissions should be electronic to the designated contact by the stated deadline.
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), Central California Area Office (CCAO), is seeking businesses capable of providing operation and maintenance services for the Nimbus Fish Hatchery, located in Gold River, California. The requirement is to support continuous hatchery operations and maintenance of all associated facilities and systems. Services shall include the following: 1. Hatchery Operations: Full operation of fish hatchery activities, including spawning, rearing, and release of Fall-run Chinook salmon and Central Valley steelhead. 2. Facility Maintenance: Maintenance and repair of hatchery buildings, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and water systems, and associated equipment. 3. Custodial and Grounds Services: Custodial services, groundskeeping, and pest/invasive species control to maintain a safe and operational facility. 4. Compliance: Compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, including environmental and safety requirements. 5. Coordination and Reporting: Coordination with Reclamation and other resource agencies (e.g., NMFS, USFWS, CDFW), preparation of operational plans, and support for reporting and biological monitoring activities. 6. Staffing and Operations: Provision of all personnel, supervision, equipment, materials, and supplies necessary to support continuous 24/7/365 operations. The Performance Work Statement (PWS) attached is a draft and may change based on information received from industry. The final PWS will be issued with the solicitation. The anticipated contract will be a firm-fixed-price contract with a base period and four (4) option periods. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 561210 Facilities Support Services with a small business size standard of $47.0 million. This notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. Responses will not be considered proposals, and the Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred in responding to this notice. This notice is for market research and information purposes only. No award will be made as a result of this notice. Any businesses with the capability to fulfil the requirement under the applicable NAICS code are encouraged to submit a response. The information requested is: 1. Company name, address, SAM UEI number, and point of contact (name and email). 2. Business size and socioeconomic classification (e.g., Small Business, HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, Large Business, etc). 3. Information demonstrating your capability to perform fish hatchery operations and maintenance, including 24/7 operations and facility management. 4. Relevant experience performing similar work, including biological production, facility maintenance, and compliance with environmental regulations. 5. Your intent to submit a quote if a solicitation is issued. Submission shall be in the form of a capability statement demonstrating the information requested above. All responses to this Sources Sought notice shall be submitted electronically (via email) to Davinder Kullar at davinder_kullar@ios.doi.gov no later than 10:00 AM (PST) on April 7, 2026.
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