Z--WY NTL ELK REFUGE ELECTRICAL REPAIR

The contract solicitation for electrical repairs at the National Elk Refuge in Jackson, Wyoming, is a sealed bid opportunity issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the GAOA office, with a solicitation number of 140FGA26R0013 and a response deadline of June 10, 2026. The work involves comprehensive electrical system upgrades across 18 structures on the refuge compound, including the Administration Building, New Shop with three vehicle bays, Quarters #1, Log Horse Barn, and Miller House, among others. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price arrangement under the Lowest-Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, with award determined solely on the lowest compliant bid after meeting minimum technical performance thresholds. Only small businesses, as defined by a $19 million annual receipts threshold under NAICS code 238210, are eligible due to a total small business set-aside. Proposals must be submitted electronically to [email hidden] by 2:00 PM EST on the deadline date and include a completed SF-1442, a detailed price schedule with both lump sum and breakdowns by division, past performance documentation for up to three relevant federal or state projects, and all required certifications and representations, including UEI and CAGE codes. Performance must commence within 10 days of order issuance and be completed within a 90-day window, with an overall contract period from June 10 to September 8, 2026. Work is subject to strict environmental and historic preservation requirements, including immediate reporting of any archaeological or prehistorical findings under Public Law 93-291, suspension of operations upon discovery of endangered species, and compliance with Federal, state, and local waste disposal regulations. Contractor operations are restricted to standard business hours Monday through Friday, with overtime requiring prior approval, and work may be suspended without compensation due to adverse weather, fire danger, or winter conditions. All key personnel, materials, and subcontractors specified in the proposal are binding unless approved in writing by the Contracting Officer, and clauses governing material and workmanship, inspection, warranty, accident prevention, cleanup, and protection of existing infrastructure are fully incorporated. Invoices must be submitted exclusively through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), not WAWF, and government inspection and final acceptance occur on-site, with one-year warranty coverage mandated. No contract value is specified due to