C--ND LAMBS LAKE NWR AE DESIGN DAM

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking Architect-Engineer (A-E) services to modify the Lambs Lake Dam located at the Lambs Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Nelson County, North Dakota. The primary scope of work involves conducting site visits, investigations, and design development to determine if the existing dam is operating within its Easement Deed rights and to assess its impact on hydrologic or hydraulic conditions off-refuge. The project is structured as a firm-fixed-price contract, with design completion required within 213 calendar days following the Notice to Proceed. Anticipated award is set for September 2026. This solicitation is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) rather than a Request for Proposal (RFP), utilizing the short selection process under FAR Subpart 36.6. Interested small businesses must submit SF 330 Part I and Part II via email by September 4, 2026. Evaluation is based on five equally weighted criteria: knowledge of the location, professional qualifications, specialized experience and technical competence, capacity to perform, and past performance. Required expertise includes civil, geotechnical, structural, and environmental engineering, as well as hydrology, hydraulics, and cost estimating. Key personnel must be permanent employees, and those requiring licensure must hold active registration in the State of North Dakota.