SAM #140FS126P0231

Sole Source Salmon Carcass Removal and Disposal Services at Coleman National Fish Hatchery

This opportunity is for urgent salmon carcass removal and disposal services at the Coleman National Fish Hatchery, required during the spawning season to support new fish production programs. - Sole source contract intended for Sacramento Rendering Company (SRC) - SRC holds necessary state and federal permits for biological waste processing - SRC has proven capacity and experience with fish hatchery waste management - Over 10,000 fall run Chinook salmon carcasses to be processed - Carcasses are not suitable for donation and are intended for fertilizer use - Service must comply with environmental stewardship and biosecurity requirements - Procurement falls under NAICS code 311613 (Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing) - Simplified Acquisition procedures under FAR 13.501(a)(b) are being used - FWS is seeking capability statements to determine if competition is feasible - No specific products or part numbers; this is strictly a service contract - Period of performance is during the spawning season, anticipated October through June - Buyer is Joseph Kosalko at Coleman National Fish Hatchery

Description

CA-FWS COLEMAN NFH-CARCASS REMOVALThis is not a request for competitive quotes.The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) hereby submits a Notice of Intent (NOI) to inform industry contractors of the Government¿s intent to award a sole source, firm-fixed priced contract to SACRAMENTO RENDERING CO. for the Urgent disposing of salmon carcasses. per the Scope of Work.This contract action is for commercial services under NAICS code 311613, Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing for which the agency intends to award with only one source under Authority, FAR 13.501(a)b), Simplified Acquisition procedures.During the spawning season (i.e. October 01, 2026 through June 30, 2027, fish carcasses need to be removed from the hatchery. Carcasses are salmon which have expired before or during spawning operations. Carcasses are of poor quality and are not eligible to be donated to local Native American Indian tribes or food banks. Instead, carcasses would be ideally used for fertilizers.FWS anticipates work to begin after receipt of the delivery/ purchase order.This announcement constitutes the only notice. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government and would not be cost or time prohibitive. Responses received from this solicitation will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the agency not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the agency.Questions or comments to this NOI should be directed to Contracting Specialist, Chelsea DeVivo at Chelsea_devivo@ios.doi.gov no later than 2:00pm, EDT, Wednesday 08/26/2026. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Please indicate in the subject of your email: Notice of Intent Capability Statement Submission ¿ Coleman NFH Salmon Carcass Removal.

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