Design Build Service New Headquarters

The Department of the Interior has issued a pre-solicitation notice for a design-build contract (Solicitation Number 140FC126R0006) aimed at the design and construction of a new fisheries laboratory headquarters, along with the demolition of the existing facility, located at the San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge in Arizona. This project, categorized under NAICS 236220 for Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, is set aside exclusively for small businesses and will be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price contract using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection method. The solicitation package, which will include critical documents such as the Statement of Work and the Standard Form 1442, is scheduled to be posted on SAM.gov on March 18, 2026, with proposals due by April 17, 2026. Contractors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible to submit proposals. Evaluation of offers will proceed in two phases: the design phase, focusing on technical approach and recent relevant experience, and the construction phase, emphasizing key personnel, team organization, technical solution, past performance, and price. Although specific weights or adjectival ratings for evaluation criteria are not provided, compliance with established federal procurement regulations and construction standards is expected. The contract administration will be handled via electronic funds transfer, with no detailed accounting or invoicing protocols disclosed. Performance and inspection are anticipated to occur on-site at the refuge, with final acceptance resting with the government. There are no indications of contract options, security clearance requirements, or organizational conflict of interest clauses. The project’s maximum budget is estimated up to $45 million based on the small business size standard. All inquiries and communications will be directed to the designated contracting officer in Falls Church, Virginia.