Z--HI- Honouliuli Mammalian Exclusion Fence Repairs
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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 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting proposals for mammalian exclusion fence repairs at the Honouliuli unit of Pearl Harbor National Wildlife Refuge in Hawaii. This project involves installing Aquamesh material on corroded fence skirt sections and clearing debris. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due by March 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
This project focuses on repairing 750 feet of the mammalian exclusion fence skirt. Key tasks include:
- Installing Aquamesh material on corroded sections, extending at least 6 inches underground and 2 feet out into a soil substrate.
- Clearing approximately 300 feet of driftwood, marine debris, and mangroves from seaward sections to facilitate installation.
- Securing Aquamesh material to the existing fence using PVC board or non-corrodible equivalent and stainless steel screws.
- Replacing up to 20 posts that are no longer in functioning order.
- Avoiding disturbance to wildlife and native vegetation.
- Attending pre-implementation meetings with refuge staff.
- On-site chipping/staging is permitted for mangrove biomass disposal.
- Access to repair sections is possible via UTV or small truck, and small machines are permitted for work.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Construction Purchase Order
- Period of Performance: From the day after award until May 15, 2026. An alternate 45-day timeline for completion is acceptable.
- Project Magnitude: Less than $25,000
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Offers Due: March 16, 2026
- Published: March 3, 2026 (Amendment 0001)
- Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE): 800 ft of Aquamesh material; additional GFE panels will be provided if necessary for mangrove obstructions.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotations must be submitted electronically via email to Shannon_barnhill@fws.gov. The award will be made to the responsible respondent submitting the lowest evaluated price determined fair and reasonable, without discussions. Key submission items include: Completed SF 1442, signed amendments (including Amendment 0001), pricing on the Quote Schedule (Section B), and applicable Representations and Certifications.
Additional Notes
This is a new repair effort, with original construction in 2017/2018. The original solicitation included a site visit on February 23, 2026, and a deadline for questions on February 25, 2026; however, Amendment 0001 clarifies that the original deadline for questions has passed. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of Amendment 0001.