51--SURVEY MONUMENTS CAPS MARKERS BPA
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), under the Department of the Interior, has issued a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified manufacturers or authorized resellers for Survey Monuments, caps, and nail markers. This market research aims to support a potential Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for these essential surveying supplies. Responses are due by March 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The FWS is seeking sources for various types of survey equipment, including:
- Drivable Aluminum Monuments for Wetlands: Featuring a 3 ¼" diameter aluminum survey cap, 2" diameter aluminum pipe (30" long), and a cast aluminum base point, designed for wet environments.
- Drivable Steel Monuments with Bronze Cap: Comprising a stainless steel rod (9/16" diameter, 30" long) with a bronze cap and a stainless steel flange.
- Aluminum Drive-in Survey Monuments: Similar to the wetland version but with a 1" diameter aluminum pipe (30" long) and a magnet.
- Aluminum Caps for Rebar: 2" diameter aluminum caps for both 5/8" and 3/4" rebar, with SureGrip™ plastic insulators.
- Steel Nail Markers: 3" solid steel markers with "SURVEY MARK" imprinted, designed for driving into blacktop.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (for a potential BPA)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 20, 2026, by 5:00 PM ET
- Published: March 11, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors must respond via email to Robert_Sung@fws.gov with the subject line "140F0S26Q0021 - Sources Sought for Survey Monuments, caps, and nail markers". Responses must include:
- CAGE Code
- Unique Entity ID (UEI)
- Evidence demonstrating capability as either:
- A manufacturer (or possible manufacturer) of the requested survey equipment, price competitive with Berntsen (e.g., https://www.berntsen.com/Surveying/Survey-Monuments/Drive-in-Monuments-Wetland-Monuments/Wetland-Survey-Monuments).
- An authorized reseller of the requested equipment that has been successfully used in survey work in the US.
Additional Notes
This is a market research effort to identify potential sources and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee future procurement. The provided document, "A04_-_monuments(drivable)_description_for_contracting1_1.docx", details the technical specifications for the required items, which bidders should review for compliance.