Z--MT RED ROCK LAKES NWR HQ OFC REHAB
Overview
Buyer
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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 US Fish and Wildlife Service has issued a pre-solicitation notice for the Red Rock Lakes NWR Headquarters Renovation. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity seeks a contractor to perform repairs and upgrades to the 2,465 square foot headquarters office and visitor center, originally constructed in 1936. The project aims to bring the building up to current standards, including 2023 NEC Electrical Codes, and improve energy savings. The award will be a Firm Fixed Price contract, estimated between $250,000 and $500,000, and will be made on a Lowest-Price Technically Acceptable basis. The full solicitation (140FGA26R0008) is anticipated to be posted on SAM.gov around February 23, 2026, with a solicitation period in March 2026.
Scope of Work
The renovation work involves comprehensive repairs to the Red Rock Lakes NWR headquarters office and visitor center. Key aspects include:
- Bringing the building's electrical systems up to 2023 NEC Electrical Codes.
- Implementing improvements to benefit energy savings.
- Specific past experience required for evaluation includes Log Chinking, Exterior Media Blasting, Gutter replacement, and Boiler Install.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Project Magnitude: Between $250,000 and $500,000.
- NAICS Code: 236220, with a size standard of $45 million.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Bonding Requirements: 100% Payment Bond and 100% Performance Bond will be required.
- Proposed Solicitation Number: 140FGA26R0008.
- Anticipated Solicitation Posting: Documents will be posted to SAM.gov | Contract Opportunities around February 23, 2026.
- Proposed Solicitation Period: March 2026 (Estimated Dates).
- Pre-solicitation Published: February 6, 2026.
- Pre-solicitation Response Date: February 21, 2026 (for inquiries related to this notice).
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be based on a Lowest-Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Evaluation of interested firms will consider:
- Price
- Past Experience (specifically Log Chinking, Exterior Media Blasting, Gutter replacement, and Boiler Install)
- Past Performance
Additional Notes
This is a pre-solicitation notice and not a request for proposal. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov to participate. All inquiries and questions must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist, Sanford Carson, at sanford_carson@fws.gov. No verbal questions will be accepted.