E--WA- DIV OF VSTR SVCS -INTERPRETIVE

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting quotes for the development of an interpretive program at the Jim Creek Recreation Area near Seattle, WA, through Request for Quotation 140FS126Q0042, issued on March 6, 2026. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541430 for Graphic Design Services, with all proposals due by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time on March 13, 2026. The contract will be awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis using a trade-off evaluation method that equally weighs technical capability, past performance, and price, with the goal of selecting the most advantageous offer rather than the lowest-priced technically acceptable bid. The scope of work requires the contractor to produce a comprehensive interpretive experience concept plan, including signage, programming, interpretive text, approved illustration samples verified for biological accuracy, and final camera-ready digital artwork in high-resolution format, delivered in four concept design milestones at 30%, 60%, 90%, and 100% completion, with a target delivery date of February 18, 2026. All work must be performed on-site at Jim Creek Recreation Area, with final deliverables to be submitted to the Eastside Federal Complex in Portland, OR. The contract is subject to a comprehensive suite of federal acquisition regulations, including requirements for whistleblower protections under 52.203-17 and 52.203-15, contractor ethics compliance under 52.203-13, supply chain security prohibitions involving ByteDance, Kaspersky, Huawei, and ZTE under clauses 52.204-23, 52.204-25, 52.204-27, and 52.204-30, and mandates related to labor standards such as the Service Contract Labor Standards under 52.222-41, minimum wage requirements under Executive Order 14026, and paid sick leave under Executive Order 13706. Equal opportunity, veteran employment reporting, and disability inclusion obligations are also enforced through multiple clauses. The contractor must maintain active SAM.gov registration, provide a UEI code, and comply with reporting mandates for executive compensation and first-tier subcontract awards. Packaging and