USFWS-SPRING CREEK NFH-AERATOR PUMPS SERVICING

This is a special notice provided for informational purposes only, prepared in accordance with FAR 5.2- Synopses of Proposed Contract Actions. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) Joint Administrative Operations, Acquisition and Property Operations, Goods and Services Operations located at 911 NE 11th Ave. Portland, OR 97232 plans to issue an emergency single source award in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) to Mather and Sons Pumps, Inc. The work involves the servicing of up to 4 vertical pumps that are crucial to the water hatchery water system due to the fact that they the only way to provide water to the raceways. The pump assemblies from the motors, down to the pumps have not been serviced in several years causing severe wear and tear. The system is used 24/7 for several months while raising over 12.7M fish and during the return of the adult Salmon. Failure of one pump will place the operation of the system to its limits, the failure of two pumps will cause major issues to the system and potentially cause loss of fish. For these reasons, an emergency single source award will be issued for this requirement, but future requirements for the same services may be competed. This notice is not a request for proposal/quote or invitation for bid. A solicitation will not be issued in conjunction with this notice of intent. Any vendor that believes it can provide the proposed services can provide supporting documents demonstrating capability for future reference. The Government is not responsible for any costs incurred in response to this notice. Information can be sent to the Contract Specialist, Aaron Eubank, email: [email protected] before the notice close date of 9/8/2020. No telephone, mail, or facsimile requests will be accepted.