SAM #12444126Q0046

USDA Forest Service Solicits Largemouth Bass Fingerlings for Lake Vesuvius Restocking

The USDA Forest Service, Ironton Ranger District, is seeking to purchase and deliver 10,600 largemouth bass fingerlings to restock Lake Vesuvius in Pedro, Ohio. - Government Buyer: - USDA Forest Service, Ironton Ranger District (USDA-FS CSA EAST 3) - Products/Services Requested: - 10,600 largemouth bass fingerlings - Size: 2-4 inches - Must have Ohio health certifications - Must be of Ohio/regional genetics (no hybrids allowed) - Delivery to Lake Vesuvius boat ramp, Pedro, OH - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Fish must comply with Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife standards - No hybrids permitted; only pure largemouth bass with regional genetics - Delivery required in late March or April - Procurement is set aside for small businesses - Compliance with federal anti-discrimination and DEI provisions is mandatory - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

Customer wishes to order largemouth bass to repopulate a recreation lake (Lake Vesuvius) that was drained and will be refilled. Based on the size of the lake and to establish a high-quality, self-sustainable recreational sport fishery, we need to stock the lake with 10,600 fingerling bass.

Since the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife (DOW) manages state waters and fish, the fish need to meet these state requirements:

2-4” fingerlings Ohio health certifications Ohio/regional genetics with no hybrids allowed Delivery date of late-March or April 2027

Shipping Instructions

Delivery to:

Lake Vesuvius boat ramp (38.6100, -82.6346)

472 County Road 20

Pedro, OH 45659

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