Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Desert National Wildlife Refuge Design/Construct Nevada Fire Zone Fire Complex The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is seeking qualified contractors to perform both Phase I (Design) and Phase II (... Desert National Wildlife Refuge Design/Construct Nevada Fire Zone Fire Complex The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is seeking qualified contractors to perform both Phase I (Design) and Phase II (Construction) services for the Design-Build of the Nevada Fire Zone Fire Complex. The selected contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, supervision, and services necessary to complete the full design and construction effort in accordance with the scope of work. The project includes design/build complex for the Desert NWR encompasses six major mountain ranges and seven distinct life zones, supporting a rich ecological system across Southern Nevada. The Nevada Fire Zone program serves all the refuges in the Desert NWR Complex and supports wildfire suppression, vegetation control, prescribed burns, and habitat management through coordinated fire operations. The planned Fire Complex will consolidate currently decentralized operations and staff into a single, centralized location to support safe, efficient, and long-term operational effectiveness. The project includes full design and construction of permanent fire facilities to support administration, vehicle/equipment storage, personnel readiness, and fire operations planning. The compliance and quality assurance shall follow all local, state, and federal regulations governing construction activities. The construction magnitude is estimated between $10,000,000.00 to $14,000,000.00. 100% performance bonds and payment bonds will be required. The office is located: Corn Creek Administrative Area Desert National Wildlife Refuge Las Vegas, Nevada Performance Period and Completion: NTP + 465 Calendar Days Wage Rates: General Wage Rate Decision Number: NV20250038 Construction Type: Building Date: (05/02/2025) State: Nevada County: Clark County This acquisition is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act. Applicable wage determination(s) are provided within the solicitation. Contractors must comply with minimum wage and labor standards set forth therein. This Request for Proposal (RFP) is a TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE and is conducted under the procedures of FAR Parts 12 and 13, incorporating provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06. The NAICS code is 236220 and the small business size standard is $45.0m. Instructions to offeror: All responsible small business sources shall review all documentation and submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency. The contractor shall demonstrate within the proposal relevant experience to successfully complete as followed; all state and local law; provides appropriate licensed and certified within the state of Nevada. Offerors shall submit a technical proposal detailing their approach to construction, including schedule, labor resources, Subcontracting Plan, and compliance with applicable building codes and safety standards. Refer to (Section L) & (Section M) for formats, contents, and page limits. Furthermore, see the statement of work and attachments for additional details to create Volume (I & II) & TABs to address the technical approach(s) and pricing to the standard of Phase (I&II). The Award will be made as a firm-fixed-price contract. The basis of contract will be on technical approach and Price, as acceptability for this requirement below. Award of the contract will be made to a responsible source pursuant to FAR subpart 9.1. Please submit your proposal with solicitation document (showing unit and total price) on company letterhead or Pricing Bid structure/Form; SAM.gov UEI code; point of contact phone number and e- mail address. Refer to FAR provision 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors ¿ Commercial Items for additional submission guidance and include a copy of FAR provision 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with applicable sections completed. Bonds: All bid bonds are required (Section H). Contractors shall provide evidence of appropriate construction licensing and bonding in accordance with FAR 28.102-1 and FAR 52.228-15, Performance and Payment Bonds¿Construction. All required bonds must be submitted no later than 10 calendar days after award. Failure to provide required bonds may result in contract termination for default. Site Visit Acknowledgement Offerors are strongly encouraged to attend the scheduled site visit to gain a comprehensive understanding of the project location and site conditions. Information regarding the date, time, and access instructions for the site visit is provided in Section L. Any questions arising from the site visit shall be submitted in writing per the instructions in Section L. Any and all questions shall be submitted via email only; no verbal questions will be accepted. Please be sure to include the solicitation number in your proposal and in the subject line of any email submitted. E-Mail Submission for Questions & Proposals: terrence_anderson@fws.gov Site Visit: 12:00 PM ¿ 1:00 PM ED - August 25, 2025, 8: 30A.M ¿ 11: 00A.M PCT Question Deadline Date: Phase I - August 4, 2025, 10:00 AM CST Phase II - August 29, 2025, 10:00 AM CST Final Proposal Due: (Phase I & II) - 9:00 AM CST Thursday September 11, 2025 Solicitation Package: SF1442 - Solicitation Pricing Form Clauses & Provisions (Terms and Conditions) Wage Rate Determination Attachment 1 - Statement of Work (SOW) (2-11) Attachments In order to have a quote considered for award, respondent must be registered at the System for Award Management (SAM) website (https://www.sam.gov ) as an active vendor by the time an award decision is necessary.

Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This is a Pre-solicitation Notice issued in accordance with FAR 5.204. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) intends to issue a solicitation for the design and construction of the Nevada Fire Zone ... This is a Pre-solicitation Notice issued in accordance with FAR 5.204. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) intends to issue a solicitation for the design and construction of the Nevada Fire Zone Fire Complex located within the Corn Creek administrative area at Desert NWR, just north of Las Vegas, Nevada. Desert NWR encompasses six major mountain ranges and seven distinct life zones, supporting a rich ecological system across Southern Nevada. The Nevada Fire Zone program serves all the refuges in the Desert NWR Complex and supports wildfire suppression, vegetation control, prescribed burns, and habitat management through coordinated fire operations. The planned Fire Complex will consolidate currently decentralized operations and staff into a single, centralized location to support safe, efficient, and long-term operational effectiveness. The project includes full design and construction of permanent fire facilities to support administration, vehicle/equipment storage, personnel readiness, and fire operations planning. Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Design-Build Construction Contract Estimated Magnitude of Construction: Between $10,000,000 and $14,000,000 (IAW FAR 36.204) Place of Performance: Corn Creek Administrative Area Desert National Wildlife Refuge Las Vegas, Nevada Period of Performance: Approximately 465 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP) Anticipated Solicitation Issue Date: On or about July 31, 2025 Additional Information for Interested Vendors: - This will be a Design-Build acquisition using a two-phase selection process as outlined in FAR Subpart 36.3. - Solicitation documents will be available only on SAM.gov and link with additional supporting document; no hard copies will be provided through direct email. - All responsible sources may submit a proposal for Phase I to advance to Phase II. The solicitation is issued in accordance with all terms and conditions; specification and attachments/exhibits. - Interested vendors should monitor the SAM.gov website for updates, amendments, and the final solicitation. Disclaimer: This notice is issued solely for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or a Request for Proposal (RFP). Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government will not reimburse any costs incurred in response to this notice.

Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE General Information Document Type: Sources Sought Notice Title: Design/Construct Nevada Fire Zone Fire Complex Sources Sought Post Date: March 10, 2025 Sources Sought Response Da... SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE General Information Document Type: Sources Sought Notice Title: Design/Construct Nevada Fire Zone Fire Complex Sources Sought Post Date: March 10, 2025 Sources Sought Response Date: Monday, March 24, 2025, 10:00 am ET NAICS Code: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction Standard Industrial Code: 1542 - General Contractors - Nonresidential Buildings, Other than Industrial Buildings and Warehouses Sources Sought Notice This source sought announcement is for informational purposes only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS, QUOTATIONS, OR BIDS. It is not to be construed as an obligation on the part of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). In order to proactively plan for future requirements, FWS is conducting market research to locate qualified, experienced, and interested firm who has the capability to identify qualified and experienced Design/Build contractors for the construction of a bunkhouse facility. The selected contractor will provide all services necessary, including architectural design, engineering, construction, and all associated work required for the successful completion of the project. This notice is a market survey being conducted solely to determine whether there are adequate Small Business contractors for the following proposed procurement. NO LARGE businesses need to respond to this notice. A contract is anticipated to be awarded by end of September 2025. The anticipated contract type shall be single award firm fixed price. Disclaimer: This notice does not constitute a formal solicitation or an obligation on the part of Fish and Wildlife Service. It is solely intended to gather information about the availability and capabilities of interested contractors. Respondents will not be compensated for their responses. This Sources Sought Notice is for market research purposes only and is not a request for proposal (RFP) nor does it restrict the Government as to the final acquisition strategy. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparation of a response to this notice. The Due Date to submit a response to this Notice is Thursday, March 24, 2025, 10:00 AM ET. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is NAICS: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. Background and Need The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is seeking services to design and construct a new Fire Cache and Bunkhouse at the Corn Creek Field Station in Nevada for the Desert National Wildlife Refuge Complex. All services must be provided by licensed professionals registered in Nevada. The Desert NWR, covering six mountain ranges and seven life zones, supports wildlife management and fire prevention efforts in Southern Nevada. The Nevada Fire Zone, responsible for wildfire suppression, vegetation control, and prescribed burns, urgently requires dedicated fire facilities for effective operation. Currently decentralized, the new facilities will centralize all Nevada Fire Zone operations at the Corn Creek area. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SITE WORK FOR THE NEVADA FIRE ZONE FIRE COMPLEX 1.1. The Contractor must connect the new buildings to the existing utilities. These utilities include electrical connection points and water supply from the refuges well supply. Natural gas is not available, and the use of propane in the facility is not allowed. 1.2. The Contractor is responsible for verifying all utility connection points and coordinating with service providers to complete all required connections. 1.3. The Contractor must obtain all required utility connection permits. 1.4. The Contractor shall be responsible for locating and making all utility connections to the structure(s). Install all utilities underground to the buildings per applicable federal, state, and county building codes. 1.5. The Contractor must complete all required site development work to support the new facilities. Building sites must be leveled, and soil must be compacted to 95% or better for the residence foundation. Site work must include sloping all soil away from the new buildings (min of 3') to allow for positive drainage. The Contractor must provide adequate drainage across project site as required so that no water shall pool within 3¿ of the structure. The Contractor may also be required to provide additional fill or additional drainage as necessary. 1.6. Septic System: design, permit and construct a septic system to support the new fire cache and the 10-bedroom bunkhouse (note: this is a separate item on the bid schedule). 1.7. Drive aisles and parking areas shall be crushed and compacted gravel. 1.8. Design and construct a concrete pad for the trash/recycling dumpster. 1.9. Construct or install building and complete all utility connections. 1.10. Refer to attached drawings for additional information. 1.11. Project must follow the current applicable codes, all structure design to be signed and stamped by a structural engineer licensed in the State of Nevada: - Live load, wind and seismic as applicable to Corn Creek, NV. - International Building Code (IBC) - International Residential Code (IRC) - International Plumbing Code (IPC) - National Electric Code (NEC) - National Fire Protection Code (NFPA) - International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) Scope of Work: See Attachment - DRAFT Statement of Work Response Information: In order to respond to this notice, contractors must be able to indicate experience and/or the ability to provide all of the tab(s) below. Give enough some elements so your response clearly indicates knowledge and experience with Draft Statement of Work (SOW) requirements, including: Submission Requirements: Interested parties are invited to submit the following information by March 24, 2025: Tab 1 - Company name, address, and contact information. Tab 2 - A brief description of the company's capabilities and experience. Tab 3 - A list of similar projects completed, including references. Tab 4 - Proof of relevant licenses, certifications, and qualifications. Business Information -- a. DUNS/EIN b. Company Name c. Company Address d. 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction e. Type of Company as validated via the System for Award Management (SAM). All offerors must register in SAMs located at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ g. Company Point of Contact, Phone and Email address All interested Small Business contractors should submit their capability statements and narratives no longer than eight (10) pages. Responses should be submitted electronically via e-mail to Terrence Anderson at terrence_anderson@fws.gov on or before Monday, March 24, 2025, 10:00 AM ET. Questions shall be directed to Contracting Specialist, Terrence Anderson at terrence_anderson@fws.gov. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in the response. The Government reserves the right to use any technical information in any resultant solicitation(s) or technical approaches where that information is not appropriately marked proprietary, confidential or sensitive.