Design Build Service New Headquarters
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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 (FWS), under the Department of Interior, has issued a Solicitation for a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Design-Build Service for a New Headquarters Fish Laboratory Building at the San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge in Douglas, AZ. This project involves the design and construction of a new facility and the demolition of an existing fish laboratory. Proposals are due April 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern.
Scope of Work
The project requires the design and construction of a new fish laboratory building, approximately 45'x45', and the demolition of the existing facility. The new laboratory must include specific areas such as aquatic holding (wet labs), dry laboratory, microbiology/pathology lab, preparation rooms, quarantine area, equipment rooms, administrative/office space, and storage. Key requirements include robust water systems, environmental and HVAC systems, and adherence to various codes and standards including International Building Code, ADA Guidelines, LEED standards, and energy efficiency 30% better than ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2013. The contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and following geotechnical recommendations.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $250,000 and $500,000
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction)
- Size Standard: $45 Million
- Period of Performance: 180 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (60 days for Design Phase, 120 days for Construction Phase).
- Place of Performance: San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge, 7628 North Highway 191, Douglas, AZ.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: April 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern.
- Submission Method: Electronic submission only.
- Questions Deadline: Five (5) calendar days prior to the proposal closing date (April 12, 2026), submitted via email to Joann_mallory@fws.gov.
- Evaluation Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Approach, Recent Relevant Experience, Key Personnel, Design Build Team Organization, Technical Solution, Past Performance, and Price.
- Site Visit: A pre-proposal site visit is scheduled for March 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
- Past Performance: Offerors must send a Past Performance Questionnaire to references, due by April 17, 2026, 2:00 PM EST to Joann_mallory@ios.doi.gov.
Eligibility & Requirements
- Set-Aside: Not explicitly stated as a set-aside in the solicitation, but small business concerns are mentioned.
- Bonds: Performance and payment bonds are required within 10 calendar days after award.
- Wage Determination: Bidders must adhere to the Department of Labor Wage Determination AZ20260038 for Building Construction Projects in Cochise County, Arizona, which includes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits.
- Registration: Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to participate.
- Offer Validity: Offers must be valid for 180 calendar days after receipt.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Joann Mallory
- Email: joann_mallory@fws.gov
- Phone: 404-679-7274