F--Nimbus Fish Hatchery Operations and Maintenance

Description

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.