10--WI ASHLAND - FWCO GILL NETS STURGEON

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intends to award a sole source contract to M & S INC for the purchase and delivery of standardized multi-mesh gill nets used by state, tribal, and federal agencies in the Great Lakes to assess juvenile lake sturgeon. The gill nets must meet specific exact specifications. * The gill nets are 1,000' Long x 6' Deep * The gill nets have 3 Panels, repeated to complete 1000' * The gill nets have specific mesh sizes and materials * The gill nets have a top rope and bottom rope with specific materials and floats * The gill nets have side lines made of 1/8" Braided Nylon * The gill nets are tied with # 15 twine 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.