F--AK BETHEL ADMIN YDNWR HAZ SURVEY

This contract, identified by solicitation number 140FS126Q0080, is a firm-fixed-price agreement intended for a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 562910. It is issued by the Department of the Interior’s Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), specifically the Sat Team 1 FWS operating out of Falls Church, VA. The contract’s primary objective is to conduct an environmental hazards survey at the Old Chevak Church located within the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska. The scope encompasses inspection, sampling, laboratory analysis, and reporting related to hazardous materials including asbestos, lead-based paint, PCBs, and other substances potentially impacting the site. The work requires compliance with federal and state regulations, including NESHAP, TSCA, OSHA standards, and Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation rules, and mandates that inspectors be properly certified while laboratories hold recognized accreditation. All deliverables, including detailed reports, sample data, certifications, and chain-of-custody documentation, are due by mid-August 2026 following field activities concluding by July 31, 2026. The contract emphasizes adherence to various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses addressing labor standards, anti-trafficking, ethics, security clearances, and supply chain security, among others. It includes provisions for personal identity verification of contractor personnel, restrictions on certain foreign-manufactured telecommunications and surveillance equipment, and bans on specific software applications. The evaluation process uses a Best Value Tradeoff approach, with price as the primary factor, supplemented by pass/fail assessments of technical acceptability and qualitative evaluation of technical approach, key personnel qualifications, and relevant experience. Invoicing is conducted exclusively through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The contract allows for options to extend services and contract duration up to a total of five and a half years. Administrative and acceptance responsibilities for the survey work rest with the FWS representatives based in Bethel, Alaska, reinforcing a destination-based inspection and acceptance model.