NV-ASH MEADOWS NWR-BOARDWALK MATERIALS
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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), Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), under the Department of the Interior, is seeking to procure boardwalk materials for rebuilding the wood boardwalk at Point of Rocks, Amargosa Valley, NV. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due March 12, 2026, at 1700 ET.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires all necessary materials for rebuilding the wood boardwalk at Point of Rocks. The reconstruction involves replacing weathered/damaged decking, fasteners, ties, structural members, handrails, and base supports as needed. Materials must be suitable for the environmental conditions at Ash Meadows NWR, which include extreme temperatures, high winds, intense solar radiation, humidity, and potential monsoonal conditions. Specific requirements include pressure-treated, dimensional, ground contact, dark brown lumber that matches current materials, along with detailed specifications for screws, tie plates, boiled linseed oil, and mineral spirits. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are required for any hazardous materials.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance/Delivery: Anticipated between March 1, 2026, and November 1, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 332311 (Miscellaneous Construction Materials) with a 750 employee size standard.
- Solicitation Questions Due: March 10, 2026, at 1700 ET
- Quotes Due: March 12, 2026, at 1700 ET
- Published: February 24, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable criteria. Quotes must be submitted on company letterhead and include the UEI No., point of contact phone number, and e-mail address. If applicable, provide a GSA contract number. Offerors must also include a completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. All submissions and questions should be sent via e-mail to Kathryn Coltran at kathryn_coltran@fws.gov.
Additional Notes
This solicitation is conducted under FAR Part 12 and 13 procedures. Delivery is FOB Destination to Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Point of Rocks Road, Amargosa Valley, NV 89020. Delivery must be coordinated in advance with Refuge staff due to the remote location and limited access. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be considered for award.