54--AK-YUKON FLATS NWR-CABIN KIT

Amendment / Modification

• This amendment (0001) provides responses to questions received regarding the Request for Information.

• The solicitation deadline has been extended to Friday at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.

• Not explicitly detailed, but the deadline is affected.

• The proposal submission deadline is extended to Friday at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.

• Acknowledgment of this amendment must be included with all proposal submissions.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the construction of a cabin kit, clarifying specifications and requirements.

• Interior Wall Height: 7 ft 6 in.
• Exterior Finish: No exterior finish is requested from the vendor.
• Windows: Windows are required, with a maximum width of 42 inches for all windows. One egress window is needed for each of the two sleeping areas.
• Deck Height: The deck will be level with the bottom of the structure, estimated at 1-3 ft.
• Roof Trim & Color: Trim is needed for gable, eave, and ridge. The customer will decide the roof color.
• Interior Walls & Ceiling: 1x6 T&G SPF (similar to pine or cedar) is specified for interior walls and ceiling.
• Exterior Walls: Walls are 2x6 #2&Btr Doug Fir with 1/2" plywood and 1x8 T&G cedar siding.
• Floor Plan: No floor plan is provided as the intent is for an internal working crew to assemble a cabin kit.
• Roof System: A roof system comprised of trusses, rafters, and beams is required.
• Kitchen: A partitioned kitchen space is required, without cabinets or other structures.
• Insulation: Upgrade to R-30 insulation is not required; R-19 is sufficient.
• Fasteners: 8d and 16d galvanized fasteners and metal roof screws are to be provided.

These clarifications provide specific details on materials, dimensions, and construction elements, which bidders should incorporate into their proposals. No changes to deadlines or submission rules are indicated.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items to procure the pre-fabrication of a cabin kit structure for the Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge in Fort Yukon, Alaska. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service requires this structure to replace an existing administrative cabin that has deteriorated.

• A prefabricated cedar structure, 560 sq ft (20ft x 28ft), designed to sleep up to 6 people.

• Must be constructed of long-lived cedar materials resistant to harsh environments.

• Includes a steel front door for bear protection, roof trusses for heavy snow loads (100lb/sq ft), glued laminated beams, 2x8 rafters, ½ inch plywood flooring with 2x6 joists, interior 1x6 cedar planking for walls and ceiling, 3-inch rigid foam floor insulation, R-19 batt roof insulation, 2x6 studded walls for R-21 batt wall insulation, and an exterior 10x20 ft deck.

• Interior layout: 16x10 ft common area, 8x8 ft indoor storage, and 8x8 ft kitchen. No indoor bathroom required. A wall partition separating two sleeping spaces (11x10 ft each) from the common space is required.

• Foundation to be constructed from 8x8 inch rot-resistant treated beams.

• Materials must be bundled for shipment in parcels not exceeding 1900 lbs each and meet helicopter sling load specifications.

• Delivery Date: May 15, 2026.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Basis of Award: Lowest price technically acceptable.

• Period of Performance: February 16, 2026, to May 15, 2026.

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

• Submission Method: E-mail to Oscar_orozco@fws.gov.

• Technical Acceptability: Vendors must confirm ability to meet the May 15, 2026 delivery date and compliance with all SOW specifications (weight, packaging, sling-load).

• Offerors must submit quotations on company letterhead or SF-1449 form, including SAM.gov UEI code, point of contact, phone number, and email address.

• Include a copy of FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items, with applicable sections completed.

• If subcontractors will perform, provide their information (company name, supervisor, contact info, email, phone number).

• This solicitation is a TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE.

• NAICS Code: 321992.

• Small Business Size Standard: 500 Employees.

• PSC Code: 5410.

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

• This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; no separate written solicitation will be issued.

• Delivery destination: Everts Air Cargo-Fairbanks International Airport, 5525 Airport Industrial Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709.

• Contact for consolidation number: Keith Silver, Everts, 907-249-4361.

• Everts offers two weeks of complimentary ramp storage.