Justification (Sole Source)Posted May 29, 2026

Z--USFWS Creston National Fish Hatchery - Well 2 Plumbing repairs

Interior (all) · FWS, GAOA

Stage
Justification for other than full competition
NAICS
237110
Value
Not stated
Solicitation
140FGA26C0027
Set-aside
None stated
PSC
Z2NE
Place
Not stated
Contact
Ikner, Thomas (thomas_ikner@fws.gov)
CSV Email

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Where this opportunity stands

Every notice posted under solicitation 140FGA26C0027 in this department, oldest first.

Early notice
None posted
Solicitation
None posted
Award
  • Jun 1, 2026
    Award Notice
    MOUNTAIN TRADES CONTRACTING, LLC · $28K
    Open
Other notices
  • May 29, 2026 · this notice
    Justification (Sole Source)

Next steps for this stage

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What the notice says

Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Joint Administrative Operations, Acquisition & Property Operations. USFWS Division of JAO intends to award a firm fixed contract for water line repairs at the US Fish and Wildlife Service Creston National Fish Hatchery located in Kalispell, MT, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 only one responsible source to: Mountain Trades Contracting, LLC 9321 US HWY 2 W MARION, MT 59925 UEID: QFG7EC12DQK4 The North American Industry C… (show all)

lassification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 237110, Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures construction, and the size standard is $45m. This contract is to make essential repairs to the water system at the hatchery to prevent further loss of inventory. These repairs include the replacement of approx.. 150� of existing 10� water line with new pipe and fittings. This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation; however, if any interested party believes they can meet the above requirement, it may submit a statement of capabilities. The statement of capabilities must be submitted in writing and must contain clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. If parties choose to respond, any cost associated with preparation and submission of data or any other cost incurred in response to this announcement are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government. Capability statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following address: Thomas_ikner@ios.doi.gov. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED

Who won similar work

3 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Matched by: Same office (FWS, GAOA), same product/service code (PSC) Z2NE.

Single-winner award sizes (3): middle half $233K to $2.3M, median $451K; range $15K to $4.2M.

WinnerAwardsValueLast
WICKHAM PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION 18039 HWY 30 Hagerman ID 83332 USA1$4.2MApr 4, 2025
ECODYNAMICS INC1$451KApr 20, 2026
NORTHERN PLAINS DRILLING & EXCAVATING INC1$15KAug 11, 2025

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