Cle Elum Ranger District of the Oka-Wen National Forest backpack electrofisher and associated accessories.

Background
The Fisheries Program on the Cle Elum Ranger District of the Oka-Wen National Forest requires a backpack electrofisher and associated accessories to safely and efficiently capture fish in small streams. This equipment is needed for various purposes, including salvaging fish from work sites during aquatic restoration activities, determining fish presence/absence in vegetation management planning areas, and collaborating with partners in the Upper Yakima Basin for bull trout rescue efforts and enumeration studies.

Work Details
The solicitation includes a detailed Statement of Work (SOW) which outlines specific requirements for potential vendors. Interested vendors are required to complete and return a Capability Questionnaire and submit a capability summary supporting their company's ability to provide the supplies described in the Draft Statement of Need and Draft Statement of Items. The SOW also includes questions related to small business programs eligibility, delivery timeline after contract award, invoicing frequency, previous experience providing similar services under government contracts, physical presence in performing similar work, capacity to perform the work, clarification of ambiguous specifications, personnel or scope of work limitations, response time to a Request For Quote/Proposal, relevant licenses, certifications, qualifications, and any additional feedback or issues experienced with similar contracts.

Place of Performance
The place of performance for this contract is the Cle Elum Ranger District of the Oka-Wen National Forest.