Z--AK KENAI NWR VC EXTERIOR WOOD REFINISH

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to the solicitation 140FC326Q0013 provides corrections and updates:

• Clauses on page 44 have been corrected.

• The site visit date has been corrected to 04/14/2026, with the time noted as 10:00 AM Alaska Daylight Time.

• Clauses on page 44 of the original solicitation.

• Site visit date and time.

• The deadline for Questions & Answers (RFIs) is 04/17/2026, 5:00 PM (PDT).

• The deadline for responding and submitting the bid schedule is 04/24/2026, 5:00 PM (PDT).

• Bid schedules should be submitted via email to cindy_salazar@ios.doi.gov.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (Amendment 0001) modifies the solicitation by:

• Correcting clauses on page 44.

• Rescheduling the site visit to Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM Alaska Daylight Time.

• Page 44 (clauses)

• Site Visit details

• The deadline for responding to Requests for Information (RFIs) is now April 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM PDT.

• The deadline for submitting the bid schedule is April 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM PDT.

• The site visit is now scheduled for April 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM Alaska Daylight Time.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To clean and refinish exposed exterior wood surfaces of the Visitors Center building at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.

• Refinish wood siding, wood soffits, wood trim, and turned log posts.

• Specific areas include:

  • 6 turned log posts (approx. 12" diameter x 10' tall) at the front entrance.
  • 4 turned log posts (approx. 10" diameter x 10' tall) at the rear patio.
  • Approx. 890 sq ft of horizontal soffit (front entrance, Multi-Purpose Room emergency exit, north staff entrance, rear entrance/patio).
  • Approx. 1500 sq ft of vertical siding (front entrance, Multi-Purpose Room emergency exit, north staff entrance, rear entrance/patio, upper areas accessed from roof).

• The contractor is responsible for measuring exact surface areas.

• Cleaning: Thoroughly clean to remove deteriorated finishes, mold, mildew, and dirt using a biodegradable non-chlorine bleach solution, following manufacturer's instructions.

• Finishing: Apply three coats of penetrating waterborne oil (e.g., Nature's Edge, Sikkens Wood Finishes, or equal), following manufacturer's written instructions.

• Existing Finishes: The current finish is an oil alkyd formulation by Sikkens Wood Finishes (Cetol 1 and Cetol 23 Plus).

• Protection: Protect all adjacent surfaces (doors, windows, metal, concrete, etc.) from damage. Any damage caused by the contractor will be repaired or replaced at their expense.

• Period: Work to commence within 15 days of contract award and be completed within 45 calendar days from award.

• Place: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, Soldotna, Alaska.

• Contractor Personnel: Provide a list of personnel for security. A competent, English-speaking on-site representative must be available during work hours.

• Project Submittals: Submit a detailed Work Plan and manufacturer's product information for approval within 10 days of award, before work begins.

• Working Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Coordinate with COTR to minimize disruption.

• Disposal: Dispose of all debris at an approved landfill; do not use on-site dumpsters.

• Materials: Provide Material Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all products. Store materials according to manufacturer and legal requirements. Products must be environmentally friendly and non-toxic.

• Utilities: Government will provide electrical power and tap water.

• Compliance: Comply with all Federal, State, and Local laws, ordinances, and regulations. Obtain necessary permits and licenses.

• Monitoring: COTR will monitor performance. Government may require re-performance or deduct costs for unsatisfactory work.

• Technical: Clifton Peterson (Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

• Alternate Technical: Stephen (Steve) Miller (Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

• Contracting Officer: Cindy Salazar (Portland, Oregon)

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for a Firm Fixed Price Construction contract to "Refinish Exterior Wood Surfaces of the Visitors Center" at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge in Soldotna, Alaska. The estimated contract value is between $25,000 and $100,000.

• Provide all materials, labor, equipment, and supervision to clean and refinish exposed exterior wood surfaces.

• This includes wood siding, wood soffits, wood trim, and turned log posts.

• The contractor is responsible for measuring the building and determining surface areas.

• Work hours are limited to between one-half hour before sunrise and one-half hour after sunset, Monday through Friday. No work on Saturdays, Sundays, or Federal holidays unless authorized.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Construction

• Period of Performance: May 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026

• Estimated Value: $25,000 - $100,000

• Offers are due by April 24, 2026, 5:00 PM (PDT).

• Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price.

• Technical Capability: Requires two examples of similar projects completed in the last five years.

• Past Performance: Requires customer contact information for cited projects.

• Price: Requires a completed Quote Schedule (Section B).

• Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing by April 24, 2026.

• This RFQ is set aside for small business concerns.

• A site visit is scheduled for March 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST.

• Performance and Payment Bonds are required within 10 calendar days after award.

• The contractor must use the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) for payment requests.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for one (1) Firm Fixed Price Construction contract. The requirement is to refinish the exterior wood surfaces of the Visitor Center at Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, located in Soldotna, AK.

• Refinish exterior wood surfaces of the Visitor Center.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Construction.

• The document includes fields for bidder information such as Firm Name, Address, Unique Entity ID, CAGE Code, Point of Contact, Phone Number, and Email Address.

• A pricing schedule is provided with a single line item for the "Kena NWR - Refinish Visitor Center – Exterior Wood Surfaces" (Quantity: 1, Unit of Measure: LS).

• Not specified in the provided text.

• This appears to be a pricing schedule or a portion of a solicitation requiring bidder input for pricing.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a General Decision Number (GDN) from the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, detailing prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction classifications in Alaska. It includes rates for trades such as Asbestos Workers, Boilermakers, Bricklayers, Carpenters, Electricians, Ironworkers, Laborers, Painters, Plasterers, Plumbers, Roofers, Sheet Metal Workers, and Truck Drivers. The document specifies different rates based on geographic location within Alaska (e.g., North of the 63rd Parallel, South of the 63rd Parallel, East of the 141st Meridian) and for specific work conditions like tunnel or underground work. It also includes footnotes regarding paid sick leave (EO 13706) and minimum wage requirements (EO 13658).

This document is crucial for bidders on construction projects in Alaska that are subject to the Davis-Bacon Act. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to laborers and mechanics employed on the project. Bidders must use this information to accurately estimate labor costs in their proposals and ensure compliance with federal labor laws. Understanding these prevailing wage rates is essential for determining the overall cost of labor for any construction opportunity in the specified geographic areas of Alaska.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Synopsis/Pre-Solicitation Notice for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to procure services for cleaning and refinishing the exterior wood surfaces of the Visitors Center Building at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge in Soldotna, Alaska. The final solicitation package will follow.

• Provide all materials, labor, equipment, and supervision for cleaning and refinishing exposed exterior wood surfaces.

• Work includes all exposed wood surfaces such as siding, soffits, trim, and turned log posts.

• The project involves wood surfaces on the building exterior, including those accessed from the roofs.

• The contractor is responsible for measuring the building and determining surface areas.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Priced Contract.

• Procurement Method: Contracting by Negotiation, Best-Value, tradeoff process pursuant to FAR subpart 15.101-1.

• Period of Performance: To be completed within 60 days from the time of award.

• The Solicitation will be posted on SAM.gov on or about March 20, 2026.

• Interested contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and complete Online Representation and Certifications.

• A Pre-Solicitation Site Visit date and time will be announced with the solicitation.

• This opportunity is exclusively available to Small Businesses.

• Set-Aside: Total Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 238990 – All Other Specialty Trade Contractors.

• Product and Service Code (PSC): Z1AZ Maintenance of Other Administrative Facilities.

• Place of Performance: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, 33398 Ski Hill Road, Soldotna, Alaska, USA.

Sources Sought Synopsis / Solicitation Notice

This document is a Sources Sought Synopsis for market research purposes, not a Request for Proposal (RFP), Quotation, or Bid. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is seeking capable small businesses (including 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, EDWOSB, SDVOSB) for a project to refinish exterior wood surfaces of the Visitors Center at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge in Soldotna, Alaska. The resulting contract is anticipated to be Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP).

• Clean and refinish all exposed exterior wood surfaces of the Visitors Center.

• Work includes wood siding, wood soffits, wood trim, and turned log posts.

• Specific quantities include:

  • 6 turned log posts (approx. 12" diameter x 10' tall) at the front entrance.
  • 4 turned log posts (approx. 10" diameter x 10' tall) at the rear patio.
  • Approx. 890 sq ft of horizontal soffit.
  • Approx. 1500 sq ft of vertical siding.

• Existing finishes are Sikkens Wood Finishes (Cetol 1 and Cetol 23 Plus).

• Cleaning method: Biodegradable non-chlorine bleach solution.

• Finishing: Three coats of penetrating waterborne oil (e.g., Nature's Edge Wood Finish or equal).

• Protection of materials (doors, windows, metal, etc.) is required.

• Final clean-up of the site.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP).

• Period of Performance: 45 days from the date of award.

• This is a Sources Sought Synopsis; no proposals are being requested at this time.

• Interested firms should respond to this synopsis by 5:00 PM PST on March 2, 2026, via email to Cindy Salazar (cindy_salazar@fws.gov).

• Responses should demonstrate contractor experience with similar projects.

• Past performance will be considered once a solicitation is posted.

• Market research is being conducted to determine if the requirement can be set-aside for small businesses or other socioeconomic programs (8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, EDWOSB, SDVOSB).

• These programs are highly encouraged to respond.

• The solicitation, if issued, will be posted on SAM.gov.

• The estimated posting date for the solicitation is on or about March 2, 2026.

• NAICS Code: 238990; Small Business Size Standard: $19 Million.

• Product and Service Code (PSC): Z1AZ.

• Contractors must provide a list of personnel for security reasons and have a competent on-site representative.

• Project submittals (Work Plan, product info) are due within 10 days of award.

• Work hours are Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM.

• Debris disposal must follow Federal, State, and Local laws.

Sources Sought Synopsis

This document is a Sources Sought Synopsis for market research purposes only. It is not a Request for Proposal, Quotation, or Bid. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is seeking to identify capable, potential sources for an Indefinite Quantity contract to furnish labor, services, equipment, materials, and supplies for land surveys. The goal is to determine if the requirement can be set-aside for small businesses or other socioeconomic programs.

The required services include boundary, topographic, control, and water rights surveying. This may involve research, field work, mapping, preparation of legal descriptions and tract reports, applications for land division approval, calculation of volumes, recording of surveys and plats, boundary marking, and other incidental services. The work will support USFWS resource management programs across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California, Nevada, Hawaii, and Pacific island territories.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)

• Period of Performance: Estimated 5-year contract

• NAICS Code: 541370 (Survey and Mapping (except Geophysical))

• Small Business Size Standard: $15.0 Million

• Interested firms should demonstrate experience in similar surveying projects (no more than three projects completed within the last five years).

• Responses should include firm name, address, point of contact, CAGE Code/UEI, interest in prime/subcontractor/joint venture roles, business size and socioeconomic categories, and joint venture information if applicable.

• Responses are limited to ten (10) pages.

Sources are encouraged to identify their interest and capabilities related to Small Business, 8(a) firms, Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

• Estimated posting date of the solicitation: On or about 06/01/2017

• Response due date for this synopsis: May 12, 2017, by 1:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST).

• Responses will be held in strict confidence.

• The solicitation, if issued, will be made available on FedBizOpps and FedConnect. Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring these sites.