56--OH OTTAWA NWR Water Control Structures and Pump

The contract awards a firm-fixed price, 100% small business set-aside for the procurement and delivery of water control structures and a pump system to the Smith Family Tract within the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge in Oak Harbor, Ohio. The scope encompasses supplying precast concrete boxes, stop log U-channels, HDPE pipe, aluminum grating, sealants, a 7.5 HP pump, control panel, level transducer, and related components without installation or construction responsibilities. The contractor must load, transport, and offload materials using their own crane, adhering to strict delivery windows between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays. All deliveries must occur at the designated refuge location, with risk of loss transferring to the government only upon arrival, under FOB Destination terms. Compliance is governed entirely by the Performance Work Statement and Performance Requirements Summary, with no external standards cited, and materials must be non-corrosive—using concrete, HDPE, aluminum, or stainless steel—with epoxy-coated components for underwater use and prohibition of grease-lubricated bearings. The contract mandates a mandatory pre-bid site visit and requires submission of shop drawings for COR approval, with final inspection and acceptance occurring on-site via DD Form 250. Technical compliance is the highest evaluation factor, prioritized over price, and the government will select the offeror providing the best value through a trade-off process rather than lowest price technically acceptable. The contractor must designate a Contract Manager and alternate with full authority, available during work hours, and immediately report any organizational conflicts of interest. Invoicing is exclusively through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, and all records must be retained for three years after final payment. The period of performance runs through August 31, 2026, with delivery dates coordinated in advance. The acquisition is a small business set-aside allowing representation under WOSB, EDWOSB, SDVOSB, and HUBZone categories, with post-award rerepresentation required for those claiming socioeconomic status. No contract value is disclosed, as pricing details remain unfilled, and no specific packaging, preservation, or labeling standards are prescribed beyond ensuring safe handling and transport using appropriate equipment. All submissions must be emailed to the point of contact by the April 30, 2026 deadline.