Final_Public_Announcment_Attachment_1_Full_Text_Moody_NWR_5_18_26.pdf

SF330s for Land Surveying Architect-Engineer (A-E) services at Moody NWR (TX)

1. PURPOSE

A. Announcement

This notice is issued by the Department of the Interior (DOI), on behalf of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), to obtain current Architect-Engineer (A-E) qualifications for professional cadastral land surveying services associated with Moody National Wildlife Refuge in Chambers County, Texas.

This notice constitutes the announcement for this A-E requirement in accordance with FAR Subpart 36.6 and applicable DOI acquisition procedures. This is a Public Announcement Request for SF330 Qualifications only. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or invitation for bid. No pricing information is requested or shall be submitted at this time.

The Government will utilize qualifications-based selection procedures for this acquisition.

B. Qualifications-Based Selection Process

The Short Selection Process utilizes the procedures set forth in RFO FAR Subsection 36.202-4 for Architect-Engineer (AE) projects with an estimated total fee less than the simplified acquisition threshold. The Government anticipates utilizing the short selection process. For each proposed project, the Government may conduct discussions as necessary with at least 3 firms to evaluate qualifications, specialized experience, capacity, and related factors. Following evaluation and ranking, the Government anticipates requesting a fee proposal from the highest ranked firm only. Price proposals are not requested under this notice and shall not be submitted at this stage. If the Government is unable to negotiate a fair and reasonable price with the highest ranked firm, negotiations may be terminated and initiated with the next highest ranked firm until award can be made.

2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The anticipated requirement consists of professional cadastral land surveying services associated with the boundary retracement, dependent resurvey, monument recovery and establishment, and refuge boundary posting of approximately 3,534.8 acres identified as Cecil W. Parker, Jr. Tracts (11), (11a), and (11b), located within Chambers County, Texas.

The survey effort supports federal land acquisition activities for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at Moody National Wildlife Refuge.

Required services are anticipated to include extensive boundary research and analysis involving title commitments, exception documents, adjoiner deeds, recorded and unrecorded surveys, chains of title, and historical survey evidence necessary to accurately retrace and establish subject property boundaries.

The contractor will be responsible for conducting field investigations and cadastral survey activities necessary to recover, verify, restore, and establish property corners and controlling monuments in accordance with:

• Applicable Texas surveying laws,

• DOI and FWS cadastral survey requirements,

• The FWS Land Survey Handbook, and

• The current BLM Manual of Surveying Instructions.

Field activities are anticipated to include:

• Establishment of GPS and state plane survey control,

• Boundary evidence recovery and verification,

• Corner monumentation and restoration,

• Refuge boundary sign posting,

• Recovery and tying of fences, roads, utilities, pipelines, easements, and occupation lines,

• Documentation of encroachments and boundary discrepancies,

• Preparation of field notes and survey documentation, and

• Coordination with adjoining landowners and Government personnel.

Anticipated deliverables include:

• Signed and sealed Record of Survey plats,

• Legal descriptions suitable for federal land acquisition and conveyance,

• Digital survey drawing files,

• Coordinate and monumentation data,

• Boundary posting documentation,

• Field notes,

• Photographic documentation, and

• Associated cadastral survey records.

A. Location

Moody National Wildlife Refuge Chenier Plain Refuges Complex

4017 FM 563

Anahuac, TX 77514

B. Contract Type

The Government anticipates award of a single Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract.

C. Anticipated Period of Performance

The anticipated period of performance is approximately 210 calendar days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

D. NAICS and PSC

• NAICS: 541370 – Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical Services)

• Small Business Size Standard: $19 Million

• PSC: R404 – Support-Professional: Land Surveys/Cadastral

E. Set-Aside

This acquisition will be conducted as a Total 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

3. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Interested firms capable of performing the required services are invited to submit qualifications packages demonstrating relevant experience and capabilities.

A. Submission Requirements

Interested firms shall submit:

1. A cover letter should precede your other data. The letter should outline the work your firm specializes in and include a brief description of your firm's capabilities specifically related to the project examples stated above.

2. SAM Entity Overview Print Out. System for Award Management (SAM) registration is required for award of federal contracts. You must have an active registration in SAM to be considered for project work. Contractors may register in SAM free of charge at https://sam.gov/ under the header labeled Register Your Entity or Get a Unique Entity ID.

3. Standard Form 330 - Architect-Engineer Qualifications Parts I and II.

4. A separate list of the licensed professionals and the States of their licensing for each with expiration dates.

Price proposals shall not be submitted.

B. Page Limitations

Submissions shall:

• Be submitted as a single PDF file,

• Not exceed 30 pages total,

• Not exceed 20 MB in file size.

C. Submission Deadline

Qualifications packages and questions shall be submitted electronically via email to:

Adam Graham adam_graham@ios.doi.gov

The email subject line shall reference the Public Announcement Notice number and title.

Hardcopy submissions will not be accepted.

Submissions must be received no later than: 1 June 2026 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time

NOTE: The Government reserves the right to cancel this announcement, revise requirements, or not make an award. SF330s must be timely submitted by the due date and time for selection consideration of award.

4. EVALUATION CRITERIA

The Government intends to evaluate firms based on the qualifications submitted in the SF 330 package and other supporting documentation. Evaluation will include the following factors in descending order of importance:

1. Specialized Experience: Evaluation will consider the firm’s experience performing work similar in scope and complexity to this requirement, including:

• Cadastral boundary retracement and resurveying

• Boundary establishment, monumentation, and restoration

• Preparation of Record of Survey documents and legal descriptions

• Survey work involving federal, state, or large land management agencies

• Application of applicable state surveying laws and professional survey standards (e.g., BLM Manual of Surveying Instructions)

2. Relevant Project Experience

Evaluation will consider the similarity and relevance of prior completed projects, including:

• Projects of comparable size and complexity

• Work involving land acquisition or boundary determination activities

• Experience in coastal, marsh, or similarly challenging field conditions

• Projects involving multiple adjoining landowners and title research complexity

3. Key Personnel Qualifications

Evaluation will consider qualifications and experience of key personnel proposed for performance, including:

• Licensed professional surveyor(s) responsible for technical oversight

• Experience in cadastral surveying, boundary determination, and legal description preparation

• Experience supervising field survey operations

• Applicable state licensure in the jurisdiction of performance

4. Past Performance

Evaluation will consider past performance on relevant projects, including:

• Quality and accuracy of deliverables

• Ability to meet schedule and project requirements

• Responsiveness to Government review comments

• Information obtained from Government-wide performance systems and other relevant sources

5. Understanding of Local Conditions

Evaluation will consider the firm’s understanding of conditions relevant to the project area, including:

• Experience with cadastral surveying in jurisdictions with complex deed-based land records systems and county-level land registration practices, including Texas or similar states

• Familiarity with coastal and marsh survey conditions

• Understanding of boundary evidence issues and deed research practices in the region