99--AK-TETLIN NWR-CARIBOU SCULPTURES

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items to procure the design, fabrication, and installation of a bronze sculpture exhibit featuring a life-like caribou family. The exhibit is intended for the Tok Main Street Interagency Visitor Center in Tok, Alaska.

• Design, fabrication, and installation of a bronze sculpture exhibit of a caribou family.

• The sculptures must be life-like and anatomically accurate.

• The approach must address Alaska's climate challenges.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Period of Performance: Anticipated from award through June 1, 2027.

• NAICS Code: 711510.

• Small Business Size Standard: $9M.

• PSC Code: 9999.

• Quotes are due by February 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time.

• Submission is via email to oscar_orozco@fws.gov in a single PDF document (no more than 15 pages).

• Required documents include: completed SF-1449, company information, signed amendments (if any), completed FAR provisions (or confirmation of current SAM.gov registration), a technical approach narrative, technical experience and past performance references, and price quotes.

• Award will be made on a Best Value basis, considering Technical Approach, Relevant Experience, Past Performance, and Price. Technical Approach and Relevant Experience are weighted more heavily than price.

• This is a TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE.

• All responsible small business sources may submit a quote.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).

• The solicitation package includes the SF-1449, Submission Requirements, Statement of Work (SOW), Wage Determination, and Provisions & Clauses attachment.

• If subcontractors will perform, their information must be provided; failure to do so may result in non-responsiveness.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT, specifically Wage Determination No. 2015-5687, Revision No. 27, dated December 3, 2025. It lists various occupations and their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits required for contracts in specific areas of Alaska, including the Alaska Boroughs of Aleutian Island, Bethel, Bristol Bay, Dillingham, Kenai Peninsula, Kodiak Island, Nome, North Slope, Southeast Fairb, Valdez-Cordova, and Yukon-Koyukuk.

This document is crucial for potential bidders as it establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to service employees working under a contract covered by the Service Contract Act in the specified Alaskan regions. Bidders must use these rates when calculating their labor costs for proposals to ensure compliance with federal regulations. The document also includes important notes regarding Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage), as well as details on vacation and holiday entitlements, and the process for conforming unlisted classifications.

Key information includes:

• Minimum hourly wage rates for a wide range of occupations.
• Required fringe benefits (Health & Welfare).
• Specific notes on Executive Order 13706 and 13658 applicability.
• Details on vacation and holiday provisions.
• Procedures for requesting additional classifications and wage rates (Conformance Process).

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To procure the design, fabrication, and installation of three bronze sculptures depicting a caribou family (bull, cow, and yearling) for the Tok Main Street Interagency Visitor Center in Tok, Alaska.

• Sculptures must capture the essence of Alaska's eastern interior caribou herds, depicting a family in a still-life arrangement.

• The cow caribou should be in the lead, with an alert pose and small antlers. The yearling will trail behind, noticeably smaller. The bull will be at the rear with large antlers, sculpted in a loping gait.

• Sculptures will be life-like, anatomically correct for the region, and approximately 1 1/8 to 1 1/2 times actual size.

• Caribou will be patinated for natural color contrast, luster, and sheen.

• Sculptures must be designed for secure fastening to concrete pads/piers, with the sculptor providing design and construction drawings for brackets.

• The sculptor will create sketches and maquettes for review and approval by the USFWS COR and subject matter experts.

• A site visit to the sculptor's studio will be required for inspection and approval of clay sculptures before casting.

• The sculptor is responsible for packaging and crating the bronzes for protection.

• The sculptor will coordinate installation logistics with the USFWS COR, including identifying areas to be closed and equipment/utility needs.

• The sculptor will install the sculptures and perform any touchups or assembly.

• Period of Performance: Award Date through June 1, 2027.

• Fabrication: Contractor's studio or designated facility.

• Installation: Tok Main Street Interagency Visitor Center, 1314 Alaska Highway, Tok, Alaska 99780.

• Deliverables: Approved sketches and maquettes, design/construction drawings for mounting brackets, three bronze sculptures, and completed installation.

• Roles & Responsibilities: Contractor handles design, fabrication, packaging, coordination, and installation. USFWS handles sculpture transportation, installation materials/equipment, and final acceptance.

• Inspection & Acceptance: Key milestones include approval of sketches/maquettes (June 15, 2026), approval of mounting bracket drawings (September 1, 2026), inspection of fabricated sculptures (April 15, 2027), and final acceptance of installation (June 1, 2027).