F--AK ARCTIC NWR BIG RAM LAKE Soil & Hazardous Material EVALUATION

The contract pertains to a soil and hazardous material evaluation at Big Ram Lake within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, specifically targeting the characterization of AVGAS and the assessment of asbestos, lead, and PCB-containing paints in three structures: the Cook Shack, Sleeping Cabin, and Outhouse, which are slated for demolition. The work requires a comprehensive soil and groundwater investigation and hazardous material evaluation conducted in strict accordance with the Performance Work Statement, adhering to regulatory standards from the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and other relevant agencies. The contractor must ensure all sampling and analysis are performed by ADEC-approved laboratories, maintain rigorous quality control protocols including instrument calibration and field documentation, and deliver a final report signed by a licensed professional. All activities must be completed by December 31, 2026, with work constrained to a remote Alaskan environment requiring advanced logistical planning and operational capability. The effort includes preparatory deliverables such as a pre-work meeting within two weeks of notice to proceed, submission of draft and final work plans, and full compliance with Quality Assurance Project Plan requirements. This is a Firm-Fixed Price contract valued as a lump sum for the two primary tasks—soil and groundwater investigation and hazardous material evaluation—with optional line items for additional sampling if requested by the government. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 562910, and all offerors must be active in SAM.gov with a valid Unique Entity Identifier, complete annual certifications, and disclose any use of covered telecommunications equipment. Proposals must be submitted via email by the deadline with three required PDFs: the signed SF-1449, a completed bid schedule with pricing, and a technical submission proving ADEC-qualified environmental professional status, relevant site investigation experience, and the ability to operate in remote Alaskan conditions. Evaluation is conducted under a Best Value Trade-Off - Price First methodology, where technical acceptability is a mandatory pass/fail gate; failure to meet certification, experience, capability, or schedule requirements results in automatic disqualification. Payment is processed electronically through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, and contractors must coordinate all site access with the Refuge On-Site Representative and Contracting Officer Representative with at least five business days’ advance notice, while also complying with HSPD-12 identity verification, Buy American provisions, trafficking in persons prohibitions, and Alaska occupational safety standards.