Z--WA-FWS SPRING CRK PROTECTIVE COATING

The contract, identified as WA-FWS SPRING CRK PROTECTIVE COATING under solicitation number 140FC326Q0018, is a Firm Fixed Price construction award issued by the Department of the Interior’s Construction A/E Team 3 for the application of protective coatings to filter bed channels at the Spring Creek National Fish Hatchery in Underwood, Washington. The work, valued between $25,000 and $100,000, must be completed between June 1 and August 1, 2026, and involves surface preparation, coating application, and curing in an aquatic environment, with strict compliance to environmental regulations including the Clean Air Act, Endangered Species Act, and Toxic Substances Control Act, as well as prohibitions on lead-based paint exceeding 0.06%. The contract requires adherence to FAR clauses covering site safety, sustainable construction, wages, and warranty of construction, and mandates environmental compliance with the Clean Water Act and RCRA, including proper waste disposal and reimbursement liability for noncompliance. Hazardous material discovery triggers reporting obligations and potential equitable adjustments. The solicitation is set aside for small business concerns under NAICS code 238110 with a size standard of $19 million in average annual receipts, and offerors must submit certifications via SAM.gov including UEI and CAGE codes, size status, and socioeconomic program eligibility. Proposals are evaluated using a trade-off approach, with price weighted at 50%, followed by relevant experience at 20%, technical approach at 15%, past performance at 10%, and project schedule at 5%; proposals must not exceed three pages per narrative factor. All submissions are to be sent electronically via email to Shannon Barnhill by the revised deadline of May 7, 2026, and must follow specific formatting and compliance requirements. Contract administration requires electronic invoicing through the Invoice Processing Platform, not WAWF, and stipulates that all documents must bear the contract number. Substitutions of key personnel, materials, or methods are prohibited without written approval, and contractor personnel are restricted to designated work zones. The contractor is responsible for postage fees and labeling submissions with the contract number. Environmental and green procurement requirements mandate the use of EPA and USDA biobased products, Energy Star equipment, and FEMP-designated low-power devices. Payment, inspection, and acceptance occur at the project site, with final authority resting with the government’s Contracting Officer’s