Z--AK KENAI NWR VC EXTERIOR WOOD REFINISH

SOL #: 140FC326Q0013Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

Interior

Us Fish And Wildlife Service

FWS, CONSTRUCTION A/E TEAM 3

Falls Church, VA, 22041, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

All Other Specialty Trade Contractors (238990)

PSC

Maintenance Of Other Administrative Facilities And Service Buildings (Z1AZ)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7feed3cdbf5b4abbb58e825a46840203/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 13, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 6, 2026

Response Deadline

Mar 3, 2026, 1:00 AM

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 (USFWS), under the Department of the Interior, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Synopsis for the exterior wood refinishing of the Visitors Center at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge in Soldotna, Alaska. This effort aims to identify capable small businesses, including various socioeconomic categories, for an anticipated Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. Responses are due by March 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST.

Scope of Work

The project involves cleaning and refinishing all exposed exterior wood surfaces of the Visitors Center. This includes:

6 turned log posts (approx. 12" diameter x 10' tall) at the front entrance.
4 turned log posts (approx. 10" diameter x 10' tall) at the rear patio.
Approx. 890 sq ft of horizontal soffit.
Approx. 1500 sq ft of vertical siding. Existing finishes are Sikkens Wood Finishes. The work requires cleaning with a biodegradable non-chlorine bleach solution, followed by three coats of a penetrating waterborne oil (e.g., Nature's Edge Wood Finish or equal). Protection of adjacent materials (doors, windows, metal) and final site clean-up are also required.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Sources Sought Synopsis (anticipated FFP contract)
Period of Performance: 45 days from the date of award.
Set-Aside: Market research for Total Small Business (including 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, EDWOSB, SDVOSB).
NAICS Code: 238990 (Small Business Size Standard: $19 Million)
Product Service Code (PSC): Z1AZ (Maintenance Of Other Administrative Facilities And Service Buildings)
Response Due: March 2, 2026, by 5:00 PM PST
Published: February 18, 2026

Submission & Evaluation

This is for market research only; no proposals are being requested. Interested firms should respond via email to Cindy Salazar (cindy_salazar@fws.gov) by the deadline, demonstrating experience with similar projects. Past performance will be considered if a solicitation is issued.

Additional Notes

The solicitation, if issued, is estimated to be posted on SAM.gov on or about March 2, 2026. Contractors must provide a list of personnel for security and have a competent on-site representative. Project submittals (Work Plan, product info) are due within 10 days of award. Work hours are Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Debris disposal must comply with Federal, State, and Local laws.