Z--MN BIG STONE WMD BOILER REPLACEMENT

The contract pertains to the emergency replacement of a failed Prestige Solo 399 condensing water boiler at the Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge in Odessa, Minnesota, with a new KNIGHT Fire Tube Wall Mount Boiler Model WHB399L 121 or an approved equal, due to hazardous failures including explosive pressure events and flame ejection. The work involves full removal and disposal of the existing unit, reconnection of all existing venting, combustion air, supply/return piping, condensate drain, and associated fittings, with reuse of components where feasible. Performance must occur within a strict 30-day window from April 30 to May 29, 2026, under a firm-fixed-price structure with no option quantities or extended pricing details provided. The procurement is a sealed bid solicitation under NAICS code 238220, set aside exclusively for small businesses with a $19 million size standard, and will be awarded on a lowest price technically acceptable basis with price being the sole evaluation factor. The contract requires strict compliance with federal regulations including the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wage rates, Buy American provisions for construction materials, and adherence to 29 CFR 1910.1001 for asbestos handling. Environmental protections are heightened by special conditions mandating immediate suspension of work if threatened or endangered species are encountered and requiring prompt reporting of any archaeological or historical discoveries. Substitutions of materials, personnel, or processes are strictly prohibited without written approval from the Contracting Officer. Technical specifications are defined through attachments including the Statement of Work, boiler specifications, plumbing drawings, and the Davis-Bacon wage determination. Invoicing must be submitted electronically via the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, and inspection and acceptance occur on-site at the refuge by the Government, with the Contracting Officer’s Representative acting as the technical monitor. Offerors must provide current UEI and CAGE codes and complete all required representations including those related to telecommunications equipment, federal supply chain security, tax delinquency, and small business status. All submissions are due electronically by April 29, 2026, and no physical proposal is required unless submitted as a sealed bid.