Y--MA DIV OF REFUGE FIELD SUPPORT VC TO HQ

Solicitation 140FC226R0016 is a negotiated Request for Proposal issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for a firm fixed price construction project located at the Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge in Sudbury, Massachusetts. The scope of work involves the conversion and renovation of the existing Visitor Center to serve as the new Headquarters for the Eastern MA National Wildlife Refuge Complex. This project is a total small business set-aside, requiring contractors to provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and supervision. The performance period is scheduled from October 5, 2026, to October 5, 2027, with a requirement to complete all work, including final cleanup, within 365 days of the notice to proceed. The government will award the contract using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedures. Proposals will be evaluated on an acceptable or unacceptable basis regarding the project work plan, proposed progress schedule, organizational structure, key personnel, and past performance. Offerors must provide three to five references for similar work completed within the last five years. Key administrative requirements include mandatory registration in SAM.gov, the provision of an offer guarantee, and the furnishing of performance and payment bonds. Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to the contracting officer, Micah Holmes, no later than 5:00 PM Eastern on September 28, 2026. Compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act, Buy America requirements, and various ADA and safety standards is mandatory for the duration of the project.