F--MN-REGIONAL SIGN CENTER-CONTAMINANT SAMPLING

The contract, identified by solicitation number 140FS226Q0131, is a firm-fixed price award issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s SAT Team 2 under the Department of the Interior, specifically for contaminant sampling services at the MN-Regional Sign Center. The period of performance runs from July 10, 2026, to September 30, 2026, with delivery scheduled for the latter date under FOB Destination terms. This is a 100% Total Small Business set-aside, and the scope centers on conducting an asbestos assessment and contaminant sampling across five buildings, with compliance required to federal environmental and health regulations including HAZWOPER, ASTM E1527-21, and standards governing asbestos and lead. Proposals must demonstrate technical acceptability through demonstrated experience with at least three similar projects in the past five years, qualified key personnel with relevant certifications, accredited laboratory capabilities, and full disclosure of self-performance versus subcontracting. Past performance must include three verified examples of successful, timely government projects. Price evaluation occurs only after technical and past performance thresholds are met, with award based on best value trade-off, not lowest price technically acceptable. Contractors must meet stringent compliance and administrative requirements, including electronic invoicing via the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, adherence to federal sustainable procurement mandates such as ENERGY STAR®, USDA BioPreferred®, and the Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines, and indemnification against patent infringement. All submissions must be sent via email to khalilah_brown@fws.gov by July 6, 2026, on company letterhead and include the Unique Entity Identifier, EFT indicator, certifications, and a statement of agreement with solicitation terms. Prohibited practices include requiring internal confidentiality agreements, contracting with inverted domestic corporations, and engaging in racially discriminatory DEI activities. Records must be retained for audit purposes, and the government retains full inspection and acceptance rights upon delivery. Payment oversight and administrative support are managed by FWS SAT 2 in Falls Church, VA, though specific COR/COTR or accounting data such as TAS or ACRN are not provided. The contract includes clauses covering whistleblower protections, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, protest procedures, and options to extend services, all in alignment with FAR provisions. No packaging, labeling, or preservation specifications are detailed beyond general regulatory indicators, and no attachment list or pricing quantities are fully disclosed.