R--SUPPLY: PR CABO ROJO NWR MAINT WORKER SUPPORT

The contract supports maintenance worker services at the Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge in Boquerón, Puerto Rico, under RFQ number 140F1S26Q0046, with a firm-fixed price structure governed by FAR Part 12. The base performance period runs from June 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026, followed by four option years extending through September 30, 2030, allowing for a potential five-year engagement. Work includes routine facility and grounds maintenance, emergency response support, and operational readiness tasks, with personnel required to hold a Commercial Driver’s License, operate heavy equipment, and possess technical skills in electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. Workers must be physically located near the refuge to ensure rapid response capability and are subject to background investigations as a condition of employment. The contract is a small business set-aside, evaluated under the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, where technical acceptability and past performance—both assessed on a Pass/Fail basis—must be met before price is considered, with no tradeoffs permitted. Award is expected without discussions, and the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform is the sole authorized method for invoicing. Compliance with numerous FAR clauses is mandatory, including labor standards under the Service Contract Act, wage requirements under Executive Order 14026, paid sick leave under Executive Order 13706, employment eligibility verification, and prohibitions on trafficking in persons and convict labor. The contractor must also adhere to Buy American and Trade Agreement provisions, sustainability standards for recovered material content, and restrictions on certain foreign purchases, including prohibitions on ByteDance-covered applications. The contractor is responsible for inspections to ensure conformity, though the Government retains final acceptance authority. Subcontracting is limited by the 50% small business subcontracting rule, and the contractor must submit required certifications through SAM, including UEI and CAGE codes, and comply with reporting obligations for executive compensation and service contract activities. Payment processing is handled via the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, and the contracting officer, Melissa Niemi, located in Falls Church, Virginia, retains primary oversight, with a COR and COTR to be designated upon award. No pricing details or contract value are published, as the solicitation remains open to offers prior to the submission deadline of May 29, 2026.