ND-VLY CITY NFH-REPAIR FENCE ON QUARTERS
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 US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS, GAOA), under the Department of the Interior, has issued a solicitation for the repair of a damaged chain-link fence at the Valley City National Fish Hatchery in Valley City, North Dakota. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with an estimated magnitude of less than $25,000. The contract type will be Firm Fixed Price, and proposals are due by June 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The primary objective is to repair and restore a damaged section of the perimeter chain-link fence to ensure structural integrity, facility security, wildlife exclusion, and equipment protection, complying with USFWS safety and security expectations. Key tasks include:
- Assessment: Inspecting the damaged fence section and documenting conditions.
- Materials Procurement: Acquiring replacement chain-link fabric, galvanized posts, top rails, tension bars, clamps, hardware, and concrete.
- Fence Repair Work: Removing and disposing of damaged materials, resetting/replacing posts, installing new top rail, chain-link fabric with proper tensioning, and reattaching hardware.
- Cleanup & Final Inspection: Removing debris, conducting a final inspection for stability, tension, and safety compliance, and providing "before and after" documentation.
Work is to be performed at the Valley City National Fish Hatchery, 11515 River Road, Valley City, ND 58072.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Product Service Code: Z2PZ (Repair Or Alteration Of Other Non Building Facilities)
- Estimated Magnitude: Less than $25,000
- Period of Performance: Work must begin within 10 calendar days and be completed within 14 calendar days after receiving the Notice to Proceed.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Published Date: May 20, 2026
- Questions Due: May 27, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
- Proposal Due: June 2, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
Submission & Evaluation
Bidders must complete and submit the provided Price Schedule, detailing a lump sum cost for the base item. Incomplete Price Schedules will not be considered. Award will be based on the Lowest Price determined fair and reasonable. The government will also review CPARS, SAM, and FAPIIS for contractor responsibility. Offerors must be registered in SAM and qualify as a small business concern.
Important Notes
- Site Visit: A site visit is scheduled for May 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM Local Time. Contractors must RSVP at least 24 hours prior.
- Bonds: Performance bonds and payment bonds are required.
- Wage Determination: The solicitation includes a DOL Wage Determination (ND20260019) outlining prevailing wage rates and fringes, crucial for labor cost estimation and Davis-Bacon Act compliance.
- Contact: Samantha Lague, samantha_lague@fws.gov, 413-253-8349.