J--OR-CRB NATL FWO-BOILER 4 YR MAIN PROGRAM
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- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
This is an Award Notice for the Boiler 4 Year Main Program at the National Fish & Wildlife Forensic Laboratory in Ashland, Oregon. This contract covers preventative maintenance and annual service for two Cleaver Brooks CFC 700-2500-125HW boilers. The original solicitation was a Total Small Business Set-Aside, and quotes were due on April 7, 2026. This notice was published on May 13, 2026, indicating the solicitation is now closed.
Scope of Awarded Work
The awarded contract encompasses comprehensive boiler maintenance services:
- Quarterly Maintenance: Includes safety testing, combustion analysis, general equipment inspection, flame safeguard control checks, electrode cleaning, operating and limit control checks, alarm checks, LWCO shut down tests, motor operation checks, test firing, scanner operation checks, boiler tune-up, full operational checks, and accessory equipment inspection. Contractors are required to provide combustion readings, boiler efficiency, and stack temperatures.
- Annual Service: Involves opening the unit for internal inspection (potentially with a State inspector), installation of manufacturer-recommended replacement components/gaskets, unit closure, and all checks performed during quarterly maintenance. Replacement of neutralizer media is also required.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: A base year from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, with four additional option years, extending the total performance through April 30, 2031.
- Place of Performance: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, National Fish and Wildlife Forensic Laboratory, 1490 East Main Street, Ashland, Oregon 97520.
- Requirements: Work must adhere to industry standards and manufacturer's specifications, performed during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm). The contractor is responsible for furnishing all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, parts, tools, and service.
Original Solicitation Details
The original solicitation (140FS126Q0053) was conducted under FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) and FAR Part 13, and was 100% set aside for Small Business. The NAICS code was 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a size standard of $19.5 million.
- Submission Requirements: Offers were to be submitted via email in three individual PDF files: SF-1449, Bid Schedule, and Technical Submission. Offerors needed an active SAM.gov registration.
- Evaluation Criteria: Best Value Tradeoff, with Price First. Evaluation considered price, required qualifications, technical approach, and past performance, with technical acceptability being Pass/Fail.
- Bid Schedule: Required pricing for the base year and four option years, including all labor, travel, equipment, tools, materials, parts, inspections, testing, documentation, reporting, overhead, and other necessary costs.
Key Dates
- Award Notice Published: May 13, 2026.
- Original Quotes Due: April 7, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time.
- Base Year Performance: May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027.
Contact Information
For inquiries regarding the original solicitation, the primary contact was Tanner Frank (tanner_frank@ios.doi.gov). Technical contacts for site visits were Tamara M. Smith (tamara_m_smith@fws.gov, 541-625-3791) and Richard Nabarrete (Richard_nabarrete@fws.gov, 541-625-9189).