Z--NY-LWR GRT LAKES FSHRY RSRCS STORAGE VEN

This solicitation, identified as 140FC226Q0039 and titled NY-LWR GRT LAKES FSHRY RSRCS STORAGE VEN, is a sealed bid invitation for a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 236220, targeting a firm fixed-price construction contract for a ventilation system at the Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge in Basom, New York. The project involves designing and installing a passive ventilation solution in a 40 by 100 foot, five-bay, insulated, unheated steel storage building to mitigate moisture buildup, with requirements for animal-proof and weather-tight venting, including ridge, gable, soffit, and lower-wall vents, and proper sealing of any altered insulation. All work must be completed within 90 calendar days after notice to proceed, with a delivery date of February 1, 2027, and performance limited to weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding federal holidays. The estimated contract value is under $25,000, and award will be made without discussions to the responsible respondent offering the lowest evaluated price, which must be fair and reasonable. The contract incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, including those requiring maintenance of System for Award Management (SAM) records, prohibition on contracting with inverted domestic corporations, and post-award small business recertification, reinforcing compliance with small business set-aside requirements. The contractor must adhere to green procurement standards, using products listed under EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines, USDA Biobased Product Program, Energy Star, and FEMP Low Standby Power programs, and must submit certifications for biobased and recovered material content as applicable. Davis-Bacon wage rates apply to truck drivers, and performance and payment bonds are required. All invoices must be submitted electronically through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, with final payment contingent on submission of a final invoice clearly marked “FINAL” along with a Contractor’s Release of Claims. Proposals must be submitted electronically to christa_garrigas@fws.gov by 12:00 p.m. local time on July 28, 2026, and must include a completed SF-1442, pricing for the single line item, and applicable representations and certifications. The point of contact for the solicitation is Christa Garrigas, and administrative questions must be directed by July 2