99--MI DETROIT RIVER IWR INTERPRETIVE EXHIBIT and PANE

The contract involves the design, fabrication, and potential installation of interpretive exhibits and panels for the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, with a primary focus on conveying the role of community engagement in the refuge’s transformation through factually accurate, visitor-appropriate content aligned with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service branding and interpretive standards. Work must be completed between July 1, 2026, and November 1, 2026, with all deliverables—including concept sketches, draft layouts, color proofs, and full-scale mock-ups—subject to approval by refuge staff before fabrication begins. Final acceptance requires a written sign-off following a staff-led walkthrough and confirmation that all materials meet durability standards for a minimum 10-year indoor lifespan, comply with ADA and Architectural Barriers Act accessibility requirements, and incorporate museum-quality hardware and finishes. The contract specifies an optional line item for kiosk exhibit panels and location banner updates across nine refuge locations. All work must be performed at the refuge site in Michigan under FOB Destination terms, with electronic invoicing required through the Treasury’s IPP system and payment governed by the Prompt Payment Act. The solicitation was issued as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 339999, and contractors must maintain current SAM registrations, provide accurate socioeconomic representations, and comply with all applicable federal labor, procurement integrity, and Buy American requirements. Wage determinations for Wayne County, Michigan, govern labor rates, and contractors must ensure uniform costs do not reduce employee wages below mandated levels. The contract incorporates numerous FAR clauses, including whistleblower protections, prohibitions on forced confidentiality agreements, trafficking in persons compliance, and restrictions on contracting with inverted domestic corporations, many of which include deviations effective in 2026. Evaluation of offers will prioritize technical conformance over price, with best value determined through an objective assessment of ability to meet specifications, lead time, past performance, and cost, allowing for award to an offer that is not the lowest priced if it provides superior overall value. Contractors must also submit a Buy American Certificate, avoid affiliation with debarred entities, and comply with federal statutes on kickbacks, contract work hours, and procurement integrity.