N--FL HOBE SOUND NWR WATER HEATER RPLMNT

Solicitation 140FS326Q0034 is a firm-fixed-price contract issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for the replacement of aging domestic hot water systems at Quarters 1 and 2 of the Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge in Florida. This 100 percent small business set-aside under NAICS code 333415 requires the removal and disposal of existing tank-type electric water heaters and the installation of new tankless systems. The scope of work includes all necessary piping and electrical modifications, site restoration, and the provision of a 10-year warranty. The period of performance is 45 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with a delivery destination at the Hobe Sound NWR. Award will be made based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. To be considered technically acceptable, offerors must be registered in SAM, possess at least seven years of relevant experience with three verifiable references from the last three years, and submit all required documentation. Key deliverables include pre-installation submittals, commissioning results, O&M manuals, and as-built drawings. The contract mandates strict adherence to Florida and national building codes, with a zero-leak tolerance for flood risk and zero safety defects for electrical work. Invoicing must be processed electronically through the Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform.