NM BITTER LAKE NWR BIO BLDG ROOF REPLACEMENT

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a firm-fixed-price contract for the replacement of approximately 2,863 square feet of built-up roofing on the historic 1937 CCC-built Biology Building at Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Roswell, New Mexico. The project requires installation of a new fleece-back membrane roofing system complete with all flashings, terminations, penetrations, and accessories, with strict adherence to preserving the building’s historic integrity. All work must be performed in compliance with the Statement of Work and referenced specifications, including adherence to the Davis-Bacon Act wage rates and construction labor standards, with deviations noted for certain clauses effective February 2025. The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238160, requiring offerors to self-certify as small businesses with average annual receipts under $19 million, and mandates compliance with the Buy American Act for construction materials. Work must commence within 14 calendar days of notice to proceed and complete within 30 days, with an overall performance window from August 31 to September 30, 2026. The Government will evaluate proposals on a best-value basis, considering schedule realism, relevant experience in similar roofing projects—including work on historic structures—and price reasonableness, without assigning quantitative scores or weights. The award will be made using a trade-off approach, allowing selection of a higher-priced, technically superior proposal if it offers reduced performance risk, or a lower-priced option if technical value is comparable. Environmental and cultural preservation requirements are stringent: immediate work cessation is required upon discovery of endangered species, and any archaeological or historical materials uncovered must be reported immediately, potentially triggering contract adjustments for time and cost. Contractors must follow reduced-size drawings without using them for measurements, comply with state fire safety regulations during fire danger season, and obtain prior written approval before substituting any key personnel, subcontractors, materials, or procedures. All submissions must be made via email to Nicole Johnson by 5:00 p.m. local time on August 14, 2026, and must include the completed SF 1442, lump-sum bid, SOW compliance confirmation, past performance references, and a statement of availability in PDF or Microsoft Office format. Invoicing must be conducted through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and all contractors must maintain active UEI and CAGE codes, comply with reporting requirements for telecommunications equipment under the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act,