OH OTTAWA NWR WATER CONTROL STRUCTURE
ID: 140FS226Q0010Type: Solicitation
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INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICEFWS, SAT TEAM 2Falls Church, VA, 22041, USA

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Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors (238120)

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MISCELLANEOUS CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (5680)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is seeking qualified small businesses to provide water control structure components for the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge in Oak Harbor, Ohio. The procurement includes various materials such as pre-cast concrete boxes, aluminum stop logs, HDPE pipes, and sealants, aimed at enhancing existing wetland units and installing a new stoplog structure. This initiative is crucial for maintaining the ecological integrity of the refuge, ensuring effective water management in wetland habitats. Interested contractors must submit their quotes by January 21, 2026, following a mandatory pre-offer site visit on January 8, 2026. For further inquiries, contact Jeremy Riva at jeremy_riva@fws.gov or call 240-381-7321.

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    This document is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the procurement and delivery of water control structure components to the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge in Oak Harbor, OH. The solicitation, numbered 140FS226Q0010, is a 100% Total Small Business set-aside, firm-fixed price contract. Key dates include an offer due date of January 21, 2026, and a pre-offer site visit on January 8, 2026. The evaluation criteria prioritize technical specifications and past performance over price. The document details contract terms and conditions, including clauses related to payment, disputes, termination, and various federal regulations such as the Buy American Act and prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment. Offerors must submit quotes via email and are encouraged to use the Standard Form 1449.
    This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for procuring and delivering water control structure components to the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in Oak Harbor, OH. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) seeks a contractor to supply various materials, including pre-cast concrete boxes, aluminum stop logs, HDPE pipes, and sealants, for enhancing three existing wetland units and installing one new stoplog structure on the Smith Family tract. The contractor is responsible for all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, and supervision for procurement and delivery, but explicitly not for construction or installation. A mandatory pre-offer site visit is scheduled for January 8, 2026. Key tasks include providing shop drawings, managing lead times, storing procured items, and delivering materials with appropriate lifting equipment. The contract is a firm-fixed-price agreement, with a performance period from the award date until March 1, 2026.
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