J--USFWS SARATOGA NFH_WYOMING_WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM

The contract pertains to the construction and implementation of a water treatment system at the Saratoga National Fish Hatchery in Wyoming, identified under solicitation number 140FGA26Q0012 and classified under NAICS code 237110 for Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. The work scope, detailed in Attachment 1: Statement of Work, involves Well Pump Electrical Stabilization with a required completion timeline of 80 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, though the total performance period extends to 100 days to accommodate final cleanup. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) type under a Lowest-Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation process, where technical acceptability is assessed as a binary pass/fail against the Statement of Work and referenced FAR clauses, with price being equally weighted. Proposals must be submitted electronically by March 31, 2026, to Thomas Ikner at thomas_ikner@fws.gov, with the required subject line format, and must include completed SF-1442, Quote Schedule, and current SAM.gov representations including UEI and CAGE codes. The contractor is responsible for securing all permits, providing two past performance examples valued at $25,000 or more, and ensuring full compliance with environmental regulations including the Endangered Species Act, which mandates immediate work stoppage upon discovery of protected species. Special requirements include strict work hour limitations—operations are restricted to one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset, with no work permitted on weekends or federal holidays without prior COR authorization. Environmental delays due to typical weather conditions do not entitle the contractor to time extensions or cost compensation, with extensions granted only for unusually severe conditions. Drawings provided may be photocopies subject to scale distortion, requiring contractors to request full-size versions from the COR for accurate interpretation. The contractor must halt all activities and notify the government immediately upon discovering historical or archaeological materials under Public Law 93-291. All submissions must clearly display the contract number, and postage for all deliverables is the contractor's responsibility. Invoicing must occur exclusively through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), not WAWF. Performance bonds and payment bonds are required under FAR clauses 52.228-14 and 52.228-15, with payments linked to electronic funds transfer and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. The Contracting Officer, based