Y--Ennis National Fish Hatchery MT Replace Insulation

This contract involves the replacement of degraded insulation in the Lower Raceway Building at the Ennis National Fish Hatchery in Montana, with performance scheduled from July 1, 2026, to August 31, 2026. The work requires the complete removal and disposal of existing batt insulation and vinyl protective covering damaged by moisture, freeze/thaw cycles, and icicle formation, followed by the installation of closed-cell spray foam insulation rated R-14 IV HFO WIN HI with a minimum thickness of two inches. The contractor must be properly licensed, accredited, and certified in Montana for insulation work, provide all necessary personal protective equipment and containment materials, and determine exact project dimensions. Work is restricted to daylight hours, specifically from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset, with no work permitted on weekends or federal holidays without written authorization from the Contracting Officer’s Representative. A detailed work progress plan must be presented during the prework conference, outlining workforce allocation and scheduling to meet the tight two-month deadline. The solicitation, numbered 140FGA26R0019 and issued as a Request for Proposal, is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 236220 with a size standard of $45 million in annual revenue. Proposals must be submitted electronically by June 15, 2026, and are evaluated under a Lowest-Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach, meaning the lowest-priced technically compliant offer will be awarded without negotiation. Contractors must comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses addressing confidentiality agreements, personal identity verification, SAM maintenance, CAGE code upkeep, and executive compensation reporting. All invoices must be submitted electronically through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, accompanied by an itemized breakdown and progress narrative, with final payments requiring a Release of Claims. The contractor is required to provide full performance and payment bonds at 100% of the contract value, a 20% bid bond, and adhere to Davis-Bacon wage rates for truck drivers. Compliance with fire safety regulations, environmental laws for disposal, and oversight by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service representatives is mandatory, with authority granted to halt work for safety concerns at any time. Registration in SAM.gov and submission of all required certifications are prerequisites for eligibility.