56--NJ-EDWIN B FORSYTHE NWR-GATE INSTALL

Solicitation 140FS326Q0029 is a firm-fixed price commercial request for quote issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for the installation of an electronic entrance gate at the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge in Oceanville, New Jersey. The project scope includes the removal of damaged fencing and gates, the installation of 25 feet of 4-foot high chain link fencing with concrete footings, and the mounting of a CSL 24 UL Liftmaster gate operator. Required technical components include a 7-day timer, wireless keypad, virtual loop for free exit, and necessary wiring and programming. Performance is scheduled to take place from March 1, 2026, through July 31, 2026, with final inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination site. This acquisition is a total set-aside for small businesses, specifically targeting Women-Owned Small Businesses, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses, and 8(a) Business Development Program concerns under NAICS code 332618. Award selection is based on a trade-off methodology where technical experience, capacity, approach, and past performance are collectively weighted more heavily than price. Contractors must provide three examples of similar successful projects and identify key personnel and subcontractors to be considered responsive. Administrative requirements include electronic invoicing via the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform and compliance with Service Contract Act wage determinations for Ocean and Atlantic Counties in New Jersey.