ID-KOOTENAI NWR-Strip and Paint Exterior of EE Bui
Overview
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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 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), specifically the FWS, Construction A/E Team 3, is soliciting proposals for exterior painting services for the Environmental Education Barn at the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge in Bonners Ferry, ID. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity aims to restore and preserve the historic barn's appearance and structural integrity. Quotes are due by June 15, 2026, 10 AM Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
The project requires comprehensive professional painting services, including:
- Surface Preparation: Power washing, scraping, and caulking window and door trims.
- Paint Application: One coat of tinted water-based bonding primer and two coats of exterior acrylic paint to all vertical surfaces. Primer and finish coats must be applied separately.
- Color Matching: Barn siding and doors must be painted a reddish-brown color matching the existing, while trim will be off-white.
- Material Compliance: All materials must be prepared and installed according to manufacturer's instructions and warranty requirements.
- Site Cleanup: The site must be cleaned of all project debris upon completion.
- Additional Items: Includes additive items for replacing damaged wood and flashing.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Construction Purchase Order.
- Period of Performance: Approximately two weeks, to be completed no later than April 30, 2027. Work will be scheduled for optimal weather conditions.
- Project Magnitude: Under $50,000.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Published Date: May 21, 2026.
- Questions Due: May 27, 2026, by 10 AM Pacific Time.
- Quotes Due: June 15, 2026, by 10 AM Pacific Time.
Submission & Evaluation
- Eligibility: Offers are solicited exclusively from small business concerns.
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to Jessica_tines@fws.gov.
- Required Documents: Proposals must include a completed SF 1442, acknowledged amendments, pricing for the Quote Schedule (Section B), and Representations and Certifications (if not already in SAM).
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible respondent submitting the quotation with the lowest evaluated price, determined to be fair and reasonable.
Additional Notes
Contractors should have demonstrated experience in painting structures, including surface preparation and restoration techniques. Preference will be given to those with proven expertise in exterior acrylic paint application and historic preservation projects. Work must comply with applicable local and federal regulations regarding historic preservation and environmental safety. Normal duty hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.