Y--SC WACCAMAW NWR RICE TRUNKS REPAIR
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 (Department of the Interior) has issued a presolicitation for Rice Trunks Repair at the Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge in Georgetown County, SC. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for construction and maintenance services. The solicitation is anticipated to be posted on June 9, 2026, with proposals due by June 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves critical infrastructure repair and maintenance within the refuge. Key deliverables include:
- Replacement of two rice trunks and one spillway box.
- Addition of dirt to the top of all dikes surrounding the impoundments.
- Replacement of rotten/broken boards and backfilling around bulkheads.
- Repair of four tractor bridges.
- Mechanical removal of invasive plant species from the canals around the impoundments.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Procurement Method: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), conducted under FAR 15 Contracting by Negotiation.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside, in accordance with FAR 19.502-2.
- NAICS Code: 237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (Small Business Size Standard: $45.0 million).
- Product Service Code (PSC): Y1QA - Construction Of Restoration Of Real Property (Public Or Private).
Submission & Evaluation
Detailed requirements, specifications, and evaluation criteria will be provided upon the issuance of the full solicitation package. The package will include Solicitation Forms (SF1442), a Statement of Work, Wage Determination, and other necessary attachments. Award will be based on the best value, as determined by the evaluation criteria outlined in the solicitation.
- Solicitation Posting Date: June 9, 2026.
- Proposal Due Date: June 23, 2026, 4:00 PM ET.
Additional Notes
Contractors interested in this opportunity must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for participation.
- Contract Specialist: Nelson T. Crawford
- Email: Nelson_Crawford@fws.gov
- Phone: 404-679-4077