Y--Design Build Service New Headquarters Fish Laboratory Building
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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 Interior, has issued a Presolicitation Notice for a Design-Build Service contract to construct a New Headquarters Fish Laboratory Building and demolish an existing one at the San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in Arizona. This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The Request for Proposal (RFP) is anticipated to be posted on March 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
This project requires a design-build approach for:
- The construction of a new, state-of-the-art fisheries laboratory.
- The demolition and removal of the existing fish laboratory structure.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction)
- Size Standard: $45 Million
- Solicitation Release: Anticipated March 18, 2026, on SAM.gov.
- Response Date: April 17, 2026 (for the eventual solicitation).
- Published Date: February 24, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on the best value, specifically utilizing the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method under FAR 15.101-2. Evaluation criteria will include:
- Design Phase I: Technical Approach, Recent Relevant Experience.
- Construction Phase II: Key Personnel, Design Build Team Organization, Technical Solution, Past Performance, Price.
Additional Notes
Contractors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for participation. All inquiries and questions regarding this opportunity must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, JoAnn Mallory (joann_mallory@fws.gov).