Z--WA-QUILCENE NFH-INTAKE GENERATOR

The contract solicitation for the WA-QUILCENE NFH-INTAKE GENERATOR, issued under solicitation number 140FC326Q0039 by the Department of the Interior’s Construction A/E Team 3, Fish and Wildlife Service, is a sealed bid solicitation with a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5. It is limited to small business concerns and seeks a fixed-price contract for the installation of a generator at the Big Quilcene River Intake Structure in Quilcene, Washington, with performance required to be completed within 30 days after receipt of approval or permits, and no later than October 1, 2026. The place of performance is the hatchery site, and all work must comply with federal regulations including FAR clauses related to material and workmanship, superintendence, permits, and inspection of construction. Technical capability and relevant experience are evaluated on a binary pass/fail basis, with award going to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offeror under the LPTA methodology; discussions are not permitted, and evaluation stops once the first qualifying bid is identified. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, and coordination necessary for the installation, adhering to the Statement of Work and wage determinations outlined in the attachments. All submissions must include completed SF-1442 forms, accurate representations and certifications via SAM.gov, a valid UEI and CAGE code, and compliance with clauses addressing personal identity verification, convicts labor, payroll records, the Copeland Act, and hazard communication standards. Invoicing is mandatory through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), with no alternative systems accepted; payment is electronic and tied to Treasury processes managed by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. No pricing data is included in the solicitation, as offerors are required to submit their own quotes, and no contract value is estimated or disclosed upfront. All proposals must be submitted electronically by email to Shannon_barnhill@fws.gov no later than 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time on August 17, 2026, with physical delivery as a secondary option. Inspection and acceptance occur at the worksite in Quilcene, WA, under the authority of the Contracting Officer, with final acceptance contingent on conformity to specifications, approved materials, and performance standards.