54--Water Control Structures, Merrit Island, FL

Solicitation 140FS326Q0025, issued by FWS SAT Team 3 of the Department of the Interior, is a small business set-aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses. The contract requires the supply and delivery of 24 aluminum water control structures to the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in Florida to replace storm-damaged units. These structures are specified as 30-foot long, 36-inch diameter aluminum culverts featuring custom 48-inch wide by 4-foot high riser faces and safety bars to prevent manatees and people from entering. The delivery is divided among three projects: seven units for T-10-L, two for Project 24D (T-8-L), and four for C-15C, with a total delivery deadline of October 31, 2026. The performance period runs from March 1, 2026, to October 31, 2026, with final deliveries required within 20 weeks of order receipt. Terms are FOB Destination, and the government will conduct inspection and acceptance at the delivery site in Titusville, Florida. Award decisions are based on a trade-off process considering price and past performance regarding similar products and delivery schedules. Contractors must submit invoices electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The procurement is governed by various FAR clauses, including those regarding commercial products, small business utilization, and supply chain security.