99--AK-TETLIN NWR-CARIBOU SCULPTURES

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies solicitation 140FS126Q0023, originally dated 02/02/2026, with an effective date of 02/12/2026.

Key changes include:

• Extension of Bid Submission Deadline: The deadline for submitting offers has been extended to Tuesday, February 24, 2026, with offers due by 12:00 PM Eastern Time.

• Inclusion of New Attachments: An attachment showing the approximate installation location for the sculptures has been added. Additionally, a Questions and Answers document addressing received RFIs is now included.

• Period of Performance Update: The period of performance has been updated to 03/02/2026 to 10/01/2027.

• Item 00010 Modification: Item 00010, "Caribou Sculptures Display Sketches," has been modified to reflect the obligated amount.

• Addition of New Items: New items have been added to the solicitation:

  • 00011: Caribou Sculpture Model
  • 00012: Caribou Sculpture Wax Model
  • 00013: Caribou Sculpture Bronze Casting
  • 00014: Caribou Sculptures Site Installation

• Solicitation due date and time.

• Period of Performance.

• Contract line items (00010 modified, 00011-00014 added).

• Introduction of new attachments (installation location, Q&A).

• Bidders are granted an extension to submit their proposals.

• Bidders should review the new attachments and updated line items for proposal preparation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document appears to be an image attachment, likely intended to provide visual context or supplementary information related to a SAM.gov opportunity. Based on the visual content, it depicts the "Tok Mainstreet Visitor Center" with flags and signage, and an image of caribou in a snowy landscape.

• Visual representation of a visitor center.
• Signage indicating "Tok Mainstreet Visitor Center".
• Images of caribou, potentially relevant to the location or a specific aspect of the opportunity.

This attachment may be relevant for bidders to understand the geographical context or specific environmental/scenic elements associated with the opportunity. It does not contain direct requirements, pricing, or submission instructions but serves as supplementary visual information.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the "Caribou Sculptures" opportunity, clarifying installation responsibilities, payment terms, design deliverables, site information, and delivery timelines.

• Installation Responsibilities: The vendor is responsible for installation labor, "touch-up work" (e.g., welding antlers), securing welding equipment, and providing bronze finishing compounds. The Government will provide a hoist/lift, ladders, and basic tools. The Government will also provide and bear the cost of materials and equipment for installation at the site.

• Payment Terms: Payments will be tied to major project milestones, reflected as Firm Fixed Line Items, including "Caribou Sculptures Display Sketches," "Caribou Sculpture Model," "Caribou Sculpture Wax Model," "Caribou Sculpture Bronze Casting," and "Caribou Sculptures Site Installation."

• Design Phase Deliverables: Small-scale maquettes and initial sketches for approval should be delivered to the USFWS Alaska Region and Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge, Tok, Alaska. These can be submitted electronically via email.

• Site Information: The Government will provide photos of the installation location once the snow melts. The site currently has 3 feet of snow.

• Concrete Pad: The contractor is NOT responsible for providing or pouring the concrete pad. The refuge will complete this. However, the contractor must provide a detailed diagram of the sculpture base for pad preparation.

• The delivery lead time has been updated to October 1, 2027, as the revised delivery date.

Other / Unclassified

This document is an image file (PNG) named "Caribou_position_reference_photo_0001.png". It depicts a snowy landscape with three caribou. The image appears to be a reference photo and does not contain any solicitation, SOW, PWS, amendment, or Q&A information relevant to a government contracting opportunity.

This document is not relevant to potential bidders as it does not contain any information pertaining to a SAM.gov opportunity record, such as requirements, deadlines, or contract details.

Amendment / Modification

• Extends the bid submission deadline to February 20, 2026, with all offers due by 12:00 PM Eastern Time.

• Includes an attachment featuring the caribou family, provided as a reference for position and pose.

• The bid submission deadline is modified.

• An attachment is added.

• The proposal deadline has been extended to February 20, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Time.

• The period of performance is now 02/23/2026 to 06/01/2027.

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).