Z--CA-HUMBOLDT BAY NWR-BUNKHSE SAFETY REPAI
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The contract pertains to life safety repairs at the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Loleta, California, specifically addressing fire sprinkler system upgrades and related fire alarm system testing at a bunkhouse facility. The work scope, detailed in a four-page Statement of Work along with supporting attachments including a bunkhouse design checklist, fire alarm test documentation, and site photographs, mandates the installation and verification of residential sprinkler systems compliant with NFPA 13D and UL-listed components, along with adherence to the International Building Code, National Electrical Code, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, and ADA/ABA Accessibility Standards. All tasks must be completed within 120 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, with performance scheduled from June 16 to October 17, 2026. Inspection and final acceptance occur on-site by the Contracting Officer’s Representative and Refuge Staff following a walk-through, ensuring all deliverables—including as-built drawings, warranty documents, staff training, and a released claim—are met before payment. The contract is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Construction A/E Team 3, operating under the Department of the Interior, with primary point of contact Terrence Anderson based in Falls Church, Virginia. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), with no use of WAWF or other systems permitted. The solicitation employs a best-value trade-off evaluation method, where non-price factors are approximately equal in importance to cost, allowing selection of a technically superior proposal even at a higher price. Offerors must self-certify size status, socioeconomic status, UEI, and CAGE code via SAM.gov, and affirm compliance with clauses addressing child labor, supply chain security, Iranian activities, and data rights. The contract incorporates mandatory FAR clauses for termination for convenience, failure to perform, value engineering, and competition in subcontracting, with alternate versions applied. Special requirements include immediate work stoppage upon discovery of protected species, notification of archaeological findings, use of full-size drawings only, and suspension of work without compensation due to weather or fire danger. All proposals must be submitted electronically by May 27, 2026, under strict formatting rules, and no hard copies are accepted. Although pricing lines are included in the document, no actual dollar values are provided, leaving the estimated contract value unspecified.
General Info
Contract Value
$69,100Place of Performance
VA, USASet-Aside
Award Issued Date
Timeline
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
The construction magnitude is estimated to be between $60,000 to $80,000.00.
The office is located:
USFWS - Humboldt Bay NWR
1020 Ranch Road,
Loleta, CA 95551.
The anticipated performance period shall be completed within 120 days of Award Notice issued.
Wage Rates:
General Wage Rate Decision Number: CA20260005 (01/02/2026)
State: California
County: Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake and Mendocino Counties in California
This Request for Proposal (RFP) is a TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE and is conducted under the procedures of FAR Parts 12 and 13, incorporating provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-03. The NAICS code is 238220 and the small business size standard is $19.0m.
Instructions to offeror:
All responsible small business sources shall review all documentation and submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency. The contractor MUST show within the bid relevant experience by demonstrating the ability to successfully complete as followed; all state and local law; provides appropriate licenses and certified within the state of California for handling of Sprinkler System with replacement/installation and disposal. Offerors shall submit QUOTE electronically via email in accordance with the instructions below. Failure to submit all required documents may result in the proposal being determined non-responsive.
Furthermore, read the entity¿s statement of work and attachments for additional details to create technical approach to the standard Award that will be made as a firm-fixed-price contract. The basis of contract will be on technical approach and Price, as acceptability for this requirement below. Award of the contract will be made to a responsible source pursuant to FAR subpart 9.1.
Please submit your proposal with solicitation document (showing unit and total price) on company letterhead; Pricing Form; SAM.gov UEI code; point of contact phone number and e- mail address. Refer to FAR provision 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors ¿ Commercial Items for additional submission guidance and include a copy of FAR provision 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with applicable sections completed.
Bonds:
A bond(s) is required. Contractors are reminded that any amount awarded over $35,000 requires submission of a Payment Bond. Any amount over $150,000.00 requires both payment and performance bonds. Bonds are due no later than 10 calendar days after award. Due to the project magnitude, both payment and performance bonds will be required.
Format for Proposals:
1.Proposals shall be 8 ½¿x 11¿
2.A page is defined as one face of a sheet of paper containing information
3.Typing shall not be less than 12 pitches (Times New Roman/Ariel/Etc.), 1-inch border, no artistic script fonts for readability
4.Elaborate formats, bindings or color presentations are not desired or required
Any and all questions shall be submitted via email only; no verbal questions will be accepted. Please be sure to include the solicitation number in your proposal and in the subject line of any email submitted. E-Mail Submission for Questions & Proposals: contact@example.gov
Site Visit: 9:00 - 11:00 AM PST - Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Question Deadline Date: 12:00 PM PST ¿ Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Proposal/Bid Due: 9:00 am PST ¿ Monday, April 27, 2026
Solicitation Package:
-SF1449 - Solicitation
-Pricing Form
-Clauses & Provisions (Terms and Conditions) Wage Rate Determination
-Statement of Work (SOW)
-Three (3) Attachments
In order to have a quote considered for award, respondent must be registered at the System for Award Management (SAM) website (https://www.sam.gov ) as an active vendor by the time an award decision is necessary.
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