S--Olympia, WA-FWS NISQUALLY NWR COMPLX-URGENT HAZARD

This contract is a firm fixed price solicitation issued by the Department of the Interior, through the Sat Team 1 FWS contracting office, for the urgent removal of a hazardous black cottonwood tree located at the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge in Olympia, Washington. The tree, identified as a double-trunked Populus trichocarpa in 'Very Poor' condition with a split trunk, poses an immediate threat to public safety and refuge infrastructure and must be removed in a controlled manner. The work is guided by a Tree Risk Assessment from Coastline Tree Consulting dated May 7, 2026, and must be completed by June 15, 2026, within a performance period extending from June 1, 2026, to July 31, 2026. The procurement is structured as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561730, with preference considerations for HUBZone, women-owned, and economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses. Offerors must demonstrate proven experience in tree removal, provide proof of liability insurance and applicable safety certifications, and hold a valid Unique Entity Identifier from SAM.gov. The evaluation considers safety certifications, liability insurance, and past performance collectively as approximately equal in weight to price in determining best value to the government. The contract incorporates a comprehensive set of Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses covering labor standards, employment equity, whistleblower protections, trafficking prevention, privacy training, and compliance with executive orders regarding wages and sick leave. Contractors are required to flow down key clauses to subcontractors, including provisions on ethics, employment eligibility, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, and prohibitions on equipment from covered foreign entities. Compliance with Buy American requirements and the obligation to screen against excluded parties in SAM are mandatory. The Refuge Manager or designated representative will conduct pre- and post-removal inspections, including photographic documentation, to verify work completion and ensure no damage to infrastructure. Payment will be made via electronic funds transfer under FAR 52.232-33, and the contractor must affirm whether they provide covered telecommunications equipment or services. All submissions must acknowledge receipt of any amendments and comply with the May 29, 2026, deadline. No contract value is publicly disclosed, but the requirement is treated as a high-priority hazard mitigation action with strict deadlines and safety-focused evaluation criteria.