HAVO Hexagonal Wire Netting

The contract solicitation 140P8226Q0041 seeks commercially available hexagonal wire netting for use in constructing a predator exclusion fence at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to protect endangered Hawaiian seabirds. The product must meet specific technical requirements: 72 inches in height, 150 feet per roll, with a 1-inch by 1-inch mesh, 1.4 mm wire diameter, hot-dipped galvanized core, a minimum zinc coating of 275 g/m², and a thermally fused black PVC coating applied after weaving using normal and reverse twist construction. The material must comply with ASTM A641 specifications, be corrosion-resistant for volcanic and high-moisture environments, and adhere to the Buy American Act. The contract requires delivery of 125 rolls of netting and associated shipping and delivery services, including mandatory compliance with the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Invasive Pest Prevention Standard Operating Procedures dated December 20, 2024. This includes ensuring all materials, vehicles, and equipment are thoroughly cleaned and free of invasive pests such as ants, coqui frogs, plant debris, and soil prior to entry into the park; failure to comply may result in denial of entry or rejection of shipment at the contractor’s expense. The contractor must coordinate inspections with park staff at least three business days before delivery and be responsible for offloading at the delivery point. The solicitation is a firm-fixed price, combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services under FAR Subpart 12.6 and is set aside exclusively for small businesses in accordance with FAR 19.5 under NAICS code 332618. All offerors must maintain an active SAM.gov registration and provide their UEI, point of contact, phone, and email details in block 17 of the SF-1449 form. Proposals must include an execution plan detailing shipping and invasive species prevention procedures and be submitted by June 11, 2026, at 1700 HST. The contract, expected to commence on August 1, 2026, with performance ending September 30, 2026, will be delivered FOB destination to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Pricing must remain valid for at least 60 days, and award will be based on the most advantageous offer considering price and technical capability. Payment requests must be submitted electronically via the Treasury’s IPP