Z--Boiler Replacement Project at Red Rock Lakes NWR

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting quotes for the urgent replacement of an end-of-life, 26-year-old Burnham boiler at the Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge Bunkhouse in Lima, Montana. This small business set-aside project, conducted under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, requires the installation of a high-efficiency, propane-fueled combination condensing boiler featuring a stainless steel heat exchanger. The scope of work includes removing the existing non-condensing unit, upgrading associated piping, and performing a full system flush to remove ferrous debris to ensure the system is suitable for hard water and tight space constraints. The project is valued under 50,000 dollars and will be awarded as a firm fixed-price contract based on the lowest price technically acceptable evaluation. The period of performance is scheduled from April 15, 2026, to May 15, 2026, with work restricted to daylight hours. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, and equipment, and must adhere to Montana prevailing wage rates for Beaverhead County. Key contractual requirements include mandatory electronic invoicing via the Invoice Processing Platform and strict compliance with environmental laws, including the protection of historical or archaeological data and endangered species. Proposals must be submitted electronically by April 15, 2026, and must include completed SF-18 and SF-1442 forms to be considered responsive.