Opportunity
New Mexico Services Portal #70-51600-26-05673
Supply of Female Triploid Rainbow Trout Eggs for New Mexico Hatcheries
Posted
October 29, 2026
Respond By
November 17, 2026
Identifier
70-51600-26-05673
NAICS
112511
The New Mexico Department of Wildlife is seeking suppliers of female triploid rainbow trout eggs for its statewide hatchery and fisheries programs. - Government buyer: New Mexico Department of Wildlife (NMDOW); no sub-agency or office is identified. The requirement covers six fish hatcheries, other department-owned properties, and programmatic needs statewide. - Product requested: Female triploid rainbow trout eggs. Quantities and part numbers are not provided in the available materials; quarterly estimates are referenced in a separate Items List. - Production and quality requirements: Eggs must be pressure-treated at 9,500–10,000 psi, with at least a 95% triploid induction rate verified by a qualified laboratory at least every two months. Eggs may not exceed 450 per ounce; NMDOW prefers eggs under 400 per ounce. Suppliers must describe their production process. - Fish health and delivery: Suppliers must provide disease-free broodstock certification and required facility inspection documentation. Shipments must use new insulated containers and express next-day service to designated hatcheries. Suppliers must give at least 48 hours' advance shipment notice, and delivery requires confirmation by NMDOW. - Awards and term: NMDOW may make multiple awards to support availability and timely delivery. The agreement is for one year, with up to three additional one-year extensions, for a maximum term of four years. Pricing is fixed annually; renewal increases may be requested and are capped at 10%. - Named OEMs and vendors: None are identified in the available materials.
Description
The New Mexico Department of Wildlife seeks a price agreement to supply female triploid rainbow trout eggs to its six fish hatcheries, other Department-owned properties, and other programmatic needs. The agreement is for one year from award, with options to extend for up to three additional years, and may include multiple vendors. Eggs must meet specified triploid induction, fish-health, counting, shipping, and delivery requirements. The solicitation states that federal funds are involved and vendors must maintain active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).