Sol_140FC226R0014.pdf

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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid and "bidder".

SOLICITATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

CODE

6. PROJECT NO.

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date)

11. The contractor shall begin performance within

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and

b. An offer guarantee

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

d. Offers providing less than

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(d) calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

is, is not required.

local time containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by (hour) award, YES NO notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable.

calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

NEGOTIATED (RFP) REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF

SEALED BID (IFB) INVITATION FOR BID

9. FOR

INFORMATION CALL

PAGES

140FC226R0014

FWS Constr A/E 2 FWS, Construction A/E Team 2 5275 Leesburg Pike Falls Church VA 22041

0044049295

FC2

Christine Beauregard 4132538232

06/22/2026

07/13/2026

1 0

Scope of Work

1 17

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement by the Government in writing within stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

CODE FACILITY CODE

15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than Item 14.)

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

26. ADMINISTERED BY

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print)

31c. DATE

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022) BACK

31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO THE UNITED STATES CODE AT

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

10 U.S.C. 3204(a) ( ) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

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AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE.

FWS Constr A/E 2 FWS, Construction A/E Team 2 5275 Leesburg Pike Falls Church VA 22041

FC2

Christine Beauregard

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGES

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

NSN 7540-01-152-8067

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation prepared in accordance with the format in

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Charlestown, RI has a requirement for a Feasibility Study, located at Steward B. McKinney National

Wildlife Refuge. The anticipated performance period is two years after award and weather conditions are suitable, unless unforeseen circumstances are found.

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is 100% Small

Business and is conducted under the procedures of FAR Part 13, incorporating provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition

Circular 2026-01. The NAICS code is 541330

Engineering Services.

SITE VISIT: No site visit is scheduled for this project.

Instructions

All responsible business sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency. Award will be made as a firm-fixed-price contract.

The basis of award is preliminary schedule of events showing how the project will meet the period of performance, past performance showing three projects of same and/or similar work completed or in process reflecting the previous five years, and price. Bidders must be able to present their understanding of the project, its features and components through to full execution in writing, showing compliance with expectations outlined in the scope of work.

Combined factors other than price are evaluated as 51% of proposed value.

The government reserves the right to research additional past performance records of all companies where bids are submitted. Award will

Continued...

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGES

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

NSN 7540-01-152-8067

be made to a responsible source pursuant to FAR subpart 9.1.

Please submit your proposal on attached Bid

Schedule with SAM.gov UEI code, and point of contact phone number and e-mail address.

Solicitation Questions Due: July 6, 2026 before

5:00pm ET

Proposals Due: July 13, 2026 before 3:00pm ET

E-Mail Questions and Proposal Submission:

christine_beauregard@ios.doi.gov

In order to have a quote considered for award, respondent must be registered at the System for

Award Management (SAM) website

(https://www.sam.gov) as an active vendor by the time an award decision is necessary.

Delivery: 08/31/2028

Delivery Location Code: 0011280081

FWS STHRN NEW ENGLAND ESTUARY PROJ

50 BEND ROAD

CHARLESTOWN RI 02813 US

00010 Feasibility Study

Period of Performance: 09/01/2026 to

08/31/2028

CLAUSES

The following Provisions and Clauses are hereby incorporated by reference;

FAR Provisions Incorporated by Reference

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation (JAN 2017) 52.204-7 System for Award Management (DEVIATION APR 2026) 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation (DEVIATION APR 2026) 52.214-7 Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids (DEVIATION APR 2026) 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors-Competitive Acquisition (DEVIATION APR 2026) 52.237-1 Site Visit (Apr 1984)

52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (DEVIATION APR

2026)

FAR Provisions Incorporated by Full Text

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (DEVIATION APR 2026)

(a) The Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that—

(1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or

(2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(b) The Offeror represents that–

(1) It is □ is not □ a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and

(2) It is □ is not □ a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

(End of provision)

52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations (DEVIATION APR 2026)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business concern eligible under the WOSB Program.

HUBZone small business concern means a small business concern that meets the requirements described in 13

CFR 126.200, is certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and designated by SBA as a HUBZone small business concern in the Small Business Search (SBS) ( 13 CFR 126.103).

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program means an SDVOSB concern that is designated in the System for Award Management (SAM) as certified by the Small

Business Administration (SBA) in accordance with 13 CFR 128.300.

Small business concern—

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (b) of this provision.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

Small disadvantaged business concern means a small business concern that-

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by one or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR

124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States, and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13 CFR 124.106) by individuals who meet the criteria in paragraph (1) of this definition.

Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127) means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13

CFR 127.300.

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/section-126.200 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/section-126.200 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/section-126.103

(b)

(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is ________ [insert

NAICS code].

(2) The small business size standard is _______ [insert size standard].

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce (i.e., nonmanufacturer), is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under

NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition—

(i) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(c) Representations.

(1) The offeror represents as part of its offer that—

(i) it □ is, □ is not a small business concern; or

(ii) It □ is, □ is not a small business joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 121.103(h) and 13

CFR 125.8(a) and (b). [ The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(2) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it □ is, □ is not a women-owned small disadvantage business concern.

(3) Women-owned small business (WOSB) joint venture eligible under the WOSB Program. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it □ is, □ is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR

127.506(a) through (c). [ The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(4) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it □ is, □ is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [ The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(5) SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program. [Complete only if the offeror is certified as a

SDVOSB concern]. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it □ is, □ is not a SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 128.402. [ The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture:__.]

(6) HUBZone joint venture eligible under the HUBZone Program. [Complete only if the offeror is a HUBZone small business concern.] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that it □ is, □ is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 126.616(a) through (c). [ The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the

HUBZone joint venture must be certified as a HUBZone concern.

(d) Notice. Under 15 U.S.C. 645(d), any person who misrepresents a firm’s status as a business concern that is small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, service-disabled veteran-owned small, economically disadvantaged women-owned small, or women-owned small eligible under the WOSB Program in order to obtain a contract to be awarded under the preference programs established pursuant to section 8, 9, 15, 31, and 36 of the Small

Business Act or any other provision of Federal law that specifically references section 8(d) for a definition of program eligibility, will be—

(1) Punished by imposition of fine, imprisonment, or both;

(2) Subject to administrative remedies, including suspension and debarment; and

(3) Ineligible for participation in programs conducted under the authority of the Act.

(End of provision)

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN

2017) 52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT AWARDS (DEVIATION APR

2026) 52.204-13 System for Award Management—Maintenance (DEVIATION APR 2026) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded (DEVIATION APR 2026) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (DEVIATION APR 2026) 52.213-4 Terms and Conditions - Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services) (DEVIATION APR 2026) 52.215-2 Audit and Records-Negotiation (DEVIATION APR 2026) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (DEVIATION APR 2026) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (DEVIATION APR 2026) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (DEVIATION APR 2026) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (DEVIATION APR 2026) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (DEVIATION APR 2026) 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (DEVIATION APR 2026) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (DEVIATION APR 2026) 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (DEVIATION APR 2026) 52.223-23 Sustainable Products (DEVIATION APR 2026) 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) 52.232-10 Payments under Fixed-Price Architect-Engineer Contracts (Apr 2010) 52.232-26 Prompt Payment for Fixed-Price Architect-Engineer Contracts (Jan 2017) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013)

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) 52.233-1 Disputes (DEVIATION APR 2026) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (DEVIATION APR 2026) 52.236-23 Responsibility of the Architect-Engineer Contractor (DEVIATION APR 2026) 52.236-24 Work Oversight in Architect-Engineer Contracts (Apr 1984) 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (DEVIATION APR 2026) 52.242-14 Suspension of Work (April 1984) 52.242-17 Government Delay of Work (April 1984) 52.243-1 Changes-Fixed-Price Alt3 (DEVIATION APR 2026) 52.244-4 Subcontractors and Outside Associates and Consultants (Architect-Engineer Services) (Aug 1998) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION APR 2026) 52.249-7 Termination (Fixed-Price Architect-Engineer) (Apr 1984) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (DEVIATION APR 2026)

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov

(End of clause)

Local Clauses

Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements – Invoice Processing Platform (IPP)

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

“Payment request” means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov.

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice:

1. Invoice billed according to contract line items and rates.

2. If final payment is billed, the last invoice shall state “FINAL”

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contract (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (FRBB) prior to the contract award date, but no more than 3 – 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone (866) 973-3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its proposal or quotation.

(End of Clause) https://www.acquisition.gov/ https://www.ipp.gov/ mailto:IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.g

Offeror phone number

Standard form 1442 backside

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110