Z--FL- WELAKA NFH-GARAGE DOORS - BEECHER UNIT
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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 is soliciting proposals for the removal and replacement of seven commercial overhead garage doors at the Welaka National Fish Hatchery (NFH) Beecher Unit in Crescent City, Florida. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside solicitation. Proposals are due January 15, 2026, by 5:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, and materials to remove seven existing 10'x9' garage doors, including tracks, springs, and cables. These removed components are to be set aside for hatchery recycling. The project requires the installation of seven new, manually opened, hurricane-rated sectional garage doors with new equipment, proper installation, and a manufacturer's warranty. Four of the new doors will utilize low overhead tracks. All new doors must be lockable with a single key and meet the specific wind load requirements for Putnam County, FL. The new doors shall be dark brown or painted dark brown by the contractor.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 238290 - Other Building Equipment Contractors (Small Business Size Standard: $22.0 Million)
- Place of Performance: Welaka NFH Beecher Unit, Crescent City, FL (Putnam County)
- Period of Performance: January 26, 2026, to February 6, 2026
- Estimated Value: Less than $25,000.00
- Wage Determination: General Decision Number FL20250024 (effective 12/12/2025) applies, requiring adherence to prevailing wage rates for building construction projects in Putnam County, FL.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission Deadline: January 15, 2026, by 5:00 PM EST
- Submission Method: Email proposals (including all required documents) to john_ferrall@fws.gov. The subject line must be "Proposal Submission-140FC126Q0003".
- Requests for Information (RFIs) Due: December 23, 2025, by 3:00 PM EST, via email to john_ferrall@fws.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest-Price/Technically Acceptable (LPTA), based on price and technical acceptability/past experience. Proposals must include all mandatory documentation to be considered responsive.
- Site Visit: Highly recommended and encouraged. Contact Tony Brady at (386) 467-2374 or Tony_Brady@fws.gov to arrange.
- SAM Registration: Required prior to proposal submission and at the time of award.
Additional Notes
Visual context of the facility is provided through attached image files (Beecher_Unit_Photo_1, 2, 3.jpeg).