Summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service issued RFQ 12444126Q0046 to purchase 10,600 largemouth bass fingerlings to repopulate Lake Vesuvius (Pedro, Ohio) after it was drained and refilled. The fish must be 2–4 inch fingerlings with Ohio health certifications, local/regional genetics (no hybrids), and delivered to the Lake Vesuvius boat ramp during the late-March to April 2027 delivery window. The government intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order (Small Business set-aside) using a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable evaluation; offers are due July 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET and questions are directed to the contracting point of contact Thomas Wolterman.