Y--OK-TISHOMINGO NFH-REPLACE KETTLES 6 & 7

The contract, identified by solicitation number 140FC126Q0011, is a firm-fixed-price award for the replacement of Kettles 6 and 7 at the Tishomingo National Fish Hatchery in Oklahoma, issued under the Department of the Interior’s U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The work must be performed within a 120-day period following the notice to proceed, with a contract performance window spanning from June 2, 2026, to September 30, 2026. The procurement is structured as a sealed bid under simplified acquisition procedures and is set aside entirely for small businesses, requiring offerors to certify their small business status through SAM.gov. Evaluation follows a lowest-priced technically acceptable (LPTA) approach, prioritizing price reasonableness first, then technical acceptability as a pass/fail criterion based on demonstrated understanding of the scope, three recent similar projects, a realistic schedule, and full compliance with submission requirements. Responsibility determination, including active SAM registration, financial stability, and past performance, is the final gate before award. The Statement of Work and supporting drawings specify construction activities including demolition, concrete work, structural steel, piping, electrical systems, and testing, all governed by industry standards such as ASTM and ACI for materials and quality control. Special conditions mandate work hours limited to half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset, with no work permitted on weekends or federal holidays without written approval. Environmental protections are stringent, requiring immediate suspension of work upon discovery of threatened or endangered species and immediate reporting of any historical or archaeological findings, with potential for equitable adjustments. Hazardous materials such as asbestos may be present and must be reported immediately, and waste handling must comply with multiple federal environmental regulations, with contractors liable for associated government costs. The Davis-Bacon Act applies only to truck drivers working directly on-site or between the site and a dedicated nearby facility. All submissions must be in two volumes—pricing and technical—submitted electronically to the designated contract specialist, formatted to strict page, font, and margin requirements, with a maximum of 20 pages total. Invoicing is exclusively electronic through the Invoice Processing Platform, and all documents must reference the contract number. The place of performance is clearly defined as the hatchery in Tishomingo, Oklahoma, and inspection and acceptance occur on-site by the Government’s Contracting Officer’s Representative. Key clauses such as whistleblower protections, anti-kickback procedures, and prohibitions on contracting