56--Boardwalk Materials for Bear River Migratory Birds Refuge

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting boardwalk materials for the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge in Brigham City, Utah, under solicitation number 140FGA26Q0022, with a response deadline of May 29, 2026. This procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 332311, with a size standard of 750 employees, and is restricted to small business concerns only. The requirement is for materials only—no services—and comprises two separate line items: materials for the West Boardwalk and materials for the East Boardwalk, each to be delivered by September 15, 2026, under FOB Destination terms. The contract will be awarded on a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis, with a firm-fixed-price structure, and no discussions will be held. Offerors must meet stringent technical pass/fail gates, including compliance with specifications for PermaTrak beachwood deck systems with a minimum 4,000 PSI compressive strength, 316 stainless steel integral railings and gates meeting ABA/ADA standards, and a night sky-compliant LumenPod 16 LED lighting system with specific performance metrics including 2700K amber light, ETL listing, IP54 rating, and a -40°C to +60°C operating range. All materials must be delivered in original, unopened containers with full labeling including manufacturer, product designation, color, expiration, pot life, cure time, and mixing instructions. Reinforcing steel must be stored on wood supports, segregated by label, and epoxy-coated steel must be protected from moisture and UV exposure using padded handling systems. Offerors must submit a completed Standard Form 18, pricing quote schedule, Data Entry Form with SAM UEI, company name, delivery lead time, and all required representations and certifications via SAM.gov. The contract incorporates critical clauses on labor standards, minimum wages under Executive Order 14026, employment eligibility verification, combating human trafficking, Buy American requirements, and prohibitions on payments to influence federal transactions or contracts with entities tied to Iran. All work must comply with 29 CFR 1910 and 1926 safety regulations, and the contractor assumes full liability for safety compliance. Invoicing is required through the Treasury’s IPP system, and contractors not able to