Z--Remove and Replace Above Ground Fuel Storage Fuel
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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 (USFWS), under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting proposals for the removal and replacement of above-ground fuel storage tanks, pumps, and associated actions at the Central Washington National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) Complex. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for firms capable of performing repair or alteration of fuel supply facilities. Quotes are due by July 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
This project involves the replacement of aging fuel infrastructure to meet current state and federal compliance standards.
- Base Bid Requirements:
- Pumping, cleaning, recycling, and removal of existing above-ground storage tanks and accessories at Conboy NWR, Columbia NWR, and Hanford Reach ALE Unit.
- Provision and installation of new UL-2085 listed, double-walled steel above-ground fuel storage tanks (1,000-gallon split for off-road diesel and gasoline) with pumps and metered accessories at these locations.
- All work must comply with federal, state, and local laws, including RCRA, and requires obtaining necessary permits.
- Optional Line Items:
- Removal and recycling of a 300-gallon used oil tank at Columbia NWR.
- Provision and installation of a prefabricated metal canopy cover over new fuel tanks and existing propane tanks at Conboy NWR.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Estimated Project Magnitude: Between $25,000 and $60,000
- Period of Performance: July 30, 2026, to July 30, 2027. All services to be completed by August 30, 2027, with a final report due September 30, 2027.
- NAICS Code: 327120 (Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction)
- Small Business Size Standard: $45 million
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Place of Performance: Columbia NWR, Conboy Lake NWR, and Hanford Reach National Monument ALE Reserve Unit within the Central Washington NWR Complex.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: July 18, 2026.
- Submission Method: Electronically to tariq_malveaux@ios.doi.gov.
- Requests for Information (RFIs) Due: July 6, 2026, 5:00 pm Pacific, via email.
- Evaluation Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Technical acceptability requires submission of detailed tank information, product data for accessories, and drawings for Optional Task Seven.
- Site Visit: A multi-day site visit is highly recommended but not mandatory, scheduled for June 29th (Columbia Refuge, Hanford Reach) and June 30th (Conboy Lake Refuge). No questions will be accepted during the site visit; all RFIs must be emailed to the Contracting Officer.
- Bonds: A bid bond is not required. Payment bonds are required for awards over $35,000, and both payment and performance bonds for awards over $150,000. Bonds are due within 10 calendar days after award.
- Registration: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov to be considered for award.
- Wage Rates: Davis Bacon wage rates are applicable.
Key Documents
The solicitation includes a Bid Schedule for pricing, Site Visit Information, a detailed Statement of Work (SOW), Wage Determination, and specifications for Fireguard® Aboveground Storage Tanks. Amendment 0001 incorporates the Site Visit Information and Bid Schedule.