61--AR-MAMMOTH SPRING NFH-REPLACE GENERATOR

The contract, titled AR-MAMMOTH SPRING NFH-REPLACE GENERATOR with solicitation number 140FGA26Q0033, is a firm-fixed-price acquisition issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Department of the Interior through the FWS GAOA office in Falls Church, Virginia. The work involves the complete replacement of a flood-damaged generator at the Mammoth Spring National Fish Hatchery in Arkansas, including removal and proper disposal of the old unit, procurement, and installation of a new standby generator along with a transfer switch, wiring, electrical connections, and all associated materials and labor to ensure full operational capability. The project requires compliance with OSHA standards, local and federal regulations for hazardous material handling, and specific safety protocols. The period of performance runs from July 6, 2026, to September 4, 2026, with delivery mandated within 30 days after notice to proceed. The contractor must submit a complete quotation through SF 1449, include all required documentation such as O&M manuals, warranty certificates, and provide a brief onsite training session, along with passing a rigorous operational and load test to verify system functionality against the prior emergency generator’s performance. The Government will conduct a comparative evaluation of product quality, warranty terms, proposed schedule, past performance, and price to determine best value, and may select a higher-priced offer if it offers superior technical value or reduced risk. All submissions must be electronically delivered to Nicole Johnson at nicole_johnson@ios.doi.gov by June 23, 2026, at 1700 EDT, with no phone inquiries allowed. The contract mandates strict compliance with numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses including prohibitions on contracting with Kaspersky Lab and ByteDance-covered entities, restrictions on unmanned aircraft systems from certain foreign manufacturers, preference for U.S.-flag vessels, and requirements for sustainable products and services. The contractor must adhere to the “Addressing DEI Discrimination” provision issued in April 2026, which prohibits racially discriminatory DEI activities and grants inspection rights over records. Financial and administrative obligations include electronic invoicing through the Treasury’s IPP system, mandatory SAM.gov registration with an active UEI, and record retention for three years after final payment or settlement. All offerors must be registered small businesses eligible under HUBZone, SDVOSB, or Women-Owned Small Business set-asides and must submit completed representations for 5