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    RE-STOCK DRAINED LAKE WITH SPORT FISH

    Issued by FOREST SERVICE · USDA-FS, CSA EAST 3
    Sol. 12444126Q0046SolicitationSet-aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Atlanta, GA
    Open · 16d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    16
    closes Jul 29, 2026
    POSTED
    Jul 7, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    112511
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    J088
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The Department of Agriculture's Forest Service seeks to stock Lake Vesuvius with 10,600 fingerling largemouth bass to establish a sustainable recreational fishery. Fish must meet Ohio's health certifications and genetic requirements, with delivery scheduled for late-March or April 2027. Interested vendors should ensure compliance with state regulations.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    12444126Q0046
    Notice Type
    Solicitation
    Set-Aside
    Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
    Posted Date
    July 7, 2026
    Response Deadline
    July 29, 2026
    NAICS Code
    112511AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    J088
    Issuing Office
    USDA-FS, CSA EAST 3
    Sub-Agency
    FOREST SERVICE
    Agency
    DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
    Primary Contact
    Thomas Wolterman
    City
    Atlanta
    State
    GA
    ZIP Code
    303092449
    AI Product/Service
    product

    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

    Key dates

    1. July 7, 2026Posted Date
    2. July 29, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

    AI search tags

    fish stockingrecreational fishingenvironmental restorationaquaculture

    Frequently asked questions

    RE-STOCK DRAINED LAKE WITH SPORT FISH is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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