Aviary Netting Replacement

The USDA-APHIS National Wildlife Research Center, Mississippi Field Station, is soliciting bids for the replacement of approximately 70,000 square feet of netting at its research aviary, with 60,000 square feet for exterior use and 10,000 square feet for interior use. The work involves removing and properly disposing of existing netting and installing new heavy-duty, UV-stable, weather-resistant #36 three-strand twisted knotted netting with a 1-3/4” x 1-3/4” mesh size, featuring a UV and abrasion-coated black finish and a 3/8” rope border along all edges. Installation must occur on the existing cable, pole, and fence structure, with all current hardware reused. The netting must carry a five-year warranty covering manufacturing defects and UV degradation, and the work is subject to strict inspection and acceptance standards under FAR 52.246-12. The contract is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, with a NAICS code of 238990, and is being procured as a firm-fixed price construction purchase order through a Request for Quotations. The estimated contract value ranges between $100,000 and $250,000, with award guided by a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) approach, where price reasonableness is assessed alongside a technical evaluation of relevant netting experience and a subjective assessment of past performance. The solicitation requires submission of a complete quote package by June 8, 2026, at noon CT to james.g.roloff@usda.gov, including the solicitation page, proof of relevant experience, and past performance details. All offerors must maintain current SAM registration and comply with multiple FAR clauses, including those pertaining to labor standards under the Davis-Bacon Act, the Copeland Act, and prohibitions on child labor and trafficking. Performance and payment bonds are required within ten days of award, along with an irrevocable letter of credit, and the contractor must adhere to Buy American requirements for construction materials. Wage rates must conform to federal standards for Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, and detailed progress payment submissions are mandated, including itemized costs, subcontractor data, and prior payments. The government retains the right to audit records and electronic systems to verify payment entitlement. Contractors must also comply with information security requirements