B01_-_Synopsis_Of_Proposed_Contract_Activity_(PreSolicitation_Notice)_3.pdf

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This document is a Pre-Solicitation Notice/Synopsis for a Design/Build contract issued by the United States Department of Interior, Fish and Wildlife Joint Administrative Operations. The project involves comprehensive restoration of the Crystal Springs system in Nye County, Nevada, including decommissioning and removing multiple dams and reservoirs, reconstructing spring outflow channels, and creating visitor access improvements. The project will restore ecological function for rare fish, wildlife, and plants while enhancing outdoor education and recreation opportunities.

Key contract details include a proposed solicitation number of 140FGA25R0024, anticipated contract award in December 2025, and a total performance period of 3 years and 5 months. The contract is valued at more than $10 million, will use a two-phase design-build selection process under FAR 36.3, and will be advertised as a full and open acquisition. The project involves approximately 5 miles of irrigation ditch and 1 mile of new spring outflow channels, with all work to be performed in the Desert National Wildlife Refuge Complex, Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge. Potential bidders should direct questions to Ian Young at Ian_A_Young@fws.gov.

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In accordance with FAR 5.207, Preparation and Transmittal of Synopses.

THIS POST IS A PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE/SYNOPSIS. THIS IS NOT THE

SOLICITATION AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL,

QUOTE, OR INVITATION FOR BID. PLEASE READ THIS SYNOPSIS CAREFULLY

FOR ANTICIPATED SOLICITATION POSTING INFORMATION. THANK YOU.

(1) Post Date/Year. 25 August 2025

(2) Action/Classification Code. Y - Construction

(3) Product or Service Code. Y1KA – Construction of Dams

(4) NAICS Code/Size Standard. 237990 – Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, $45 Million

(5) Agency/Contracting Office Address/Zip Code. United States Department of Interior, Fish and Wildlife Joint Administrative Operations, FWS GAOA, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041

(6) Proposed Solicitation Number. 140FGA25R0024

(7) Synopsis Period. 25 August 2025 through 9 September 2025

(8) Proposed Solicitation Period. October 2025 (Estimated Date)

(9) Subject. Design/Build Services for Crystal Springs Outflow Restoration and All Associated Appurtenances

(10) Description. The Contractor shall provide Design/Build Services for the Planning, Design, Remediation, Construction, Decommissioning, Breaching, and Removal of Crystal Springs Dam, Horseshoe Dam, and Lower Crystal Springs Dam, Decommissioning and Removal of Crystal Springs Reservoir, Horseshoe Reservoir, and Lower Crystal Springs Reservoir, Removal of Existing Irrigation Infrastructure and Site Restoration, Re-construction of New Spring Outflow Channel(s), Construction of Visitor Access Improvements, and All Associated Appurtenances.

The Project Area of Interest includes approximately 5 miles of irrigation ditch and irrigation berm and approximately 1 mile of new spring outflow channels to be constructed under this Design/Build Contract. The Desert National Wildlife Refuge Complex (DNWRC), Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (AMNWR), is requesting Design/Build Services to restore its largest spring system, Crystal Springs. Discharge from Crystal Springs supports a diverse array of habitat types including wet meadows, emergent marshes, alkali flats, and riparian areas.

Crystal Springs and its drainage were previously modified and developed for agricultural uses.

Remaining irrigation infrastructure is aging rapidly, creating a requirement for remedial action and an opportunity to restore natural habitats for the benefit of rare fish, wildlife, and plants.

This project includes a comprehensive restoration of the Crystal Springs system to restore ecological function and incorporates visitor access and interpretation enhancements to increase opportunities for outdoor education and recreation.

(11) Place of Contract Performance. Nye County, Nevada

(12) Contract Award Date. Anticipated on or about December 2025.

In accordance with FAR 5.207, Preparation and Transmittal of Synopses.

(13) Contract Award Period of Performance. The anticipated Period of Performance for this contract is 3-years and 5-months from the actual date of Notice to Proceed (NTP) Letter.

Anticipated Delivery Date for NTP Letter is 30 Days Following Initial Contract Award Date.

(15) Contract Award Dollar Amount. It is anticipated that the range price of this contract will be: More than $10M.

(16) Source Selection Process. All proposals shall be evaluated in accordance with FAR 36.3, two phase design-build selection procedures.

(17) Pre-proposal Conference/Site Visit. Site visit information will be provided in the solicitation package.

(18) Set-aside Status. This project will not be set-aside. This requirement will be advertised as a full and open acquisition

(19) Contact Point or Contracting Officer. Ian Young, Ian_A_Young@fws.gov. All questions pertaining to this upcoming solicitation must be submitted in writing, via email to this contact.

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