Sol_140FS126Q0145.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

b. TELEPHONE

AREA CODE

NUMBER

STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6/1995)

Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

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8. TO:

b. COMPANYa. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

7. DELIVERY

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or service. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotation must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

ITEM NUMBER

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations are are not attached.

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

a. NAME OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

PAGE OF PAGES

1. REQUEST NUMBER 2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

RATING

5a. ISSUED BY 6. DELIVER BY (Date)

NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

c. CITY

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS)

60 NOWELO STREET, SUITE 100

FWS SAT 1

FWS, SAT Team 1 5275 Leesburg Pike Falls Church VA 22041

0044043546140FS126Q0145

Marshall Richard

000-0000

FWS BIG ISLAND NWR COMPLX

96720-2788

08/07/2026

08/17/2026 1300 ED

06/30/2026

HILO

HI

Potential bidders should carefully review specifications and ask questions if there is any uncertainty.

00010 Fencing Materials

Delivery: 06/30/2026

Period of Performance: 08/07/2026 to

12/31/2026

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This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The work needing to be complete will be done for Big Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex, 60 Nowelo Street, Suite 100 Hilo, HI 96720-2788.

This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is a small business set aside and is conducted under the procedures of FAR Parts 12 and 13, incorporating provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-04. The NAICS Code is 332510 Hardware Manufacturing 750 employees and the Primary Product/Service Code is 5660 FENCING, FENCES, GATES

AND COMPONENTS.

Instructions

All responsible small business sources may submit a quote, which shall be considered by the agency. Award will be made as a firm-fixed-price contract. This contract will be awarded as a firm fixed price purchase order and Lowest price technically acceptable will be used to select the quote representing the best value to the government. The evaluating factors will be weather the submitted quotes meet the attached salient characteristics. You must complete and submit the attached BID SCHEDULE & OFFER EVALUATION FORM (must be completed in full), Page 3 of this document. Award will be made to a responsible source pursuant to FAR subpart 9.1.

Please include the estimated start date. Please submit your quotation on company letterhead with SAM.gov UEI Code, and point of contact phone number and e-mail address. Refer to FAR provision 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items for additional submission guidance.

Solicitation Questions Due: August 12, 2026. to Marshall Richard:

marshall_richard@ios.doi.gov

Quotes Due: August 17, 2026 at 1300 eastern time. E-Mail Quote Submission to Marshall Richard: marshall_richard@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.

mailto:marshall_richard@fws.gov mailto:marshall_richard@fws.gov

BID SCHEDULE & OFFER EVALUATION FORM (must be completed in full)

Total Quoted Price: $__________________________

Proposed Delivery Date: __________________________

Notes:

The quoted price shall include all Items listed and delivery.

When submitting your quote, please list the subject line as the solicitation number followed by your company name. Please also label your quote attachment the same way. This will ensure easy identification of emails and help prevent any submissions from being missed. If you do not receive an email response confirming that the Government has received your quote within 24 hours after the closing date and time, please follow up by emailing marshall_richard@ios.doi.gov.

Vendor Information & Declarations:

Company Name: __________________________

SAM.gov UEI: __________________________

Valid Email Address: __________________________

Confirmation of Active SAM Registration (no exclusions): Yes □ No □

Item Unit Price 8-foot Galvanized T-posts 660 each

Fasteners (Fence Clips) 4,600 clips T-133 Galvanized Anchor Posts with anchor hole (24”)

200 anchors

Stainless Steel Wire, .1250, 304 Heat , #25/4H, Annealed, 300 ft roll

10 rolls

2-7/8 inches O.D. Schedule 40 galvanized pipe, 10 ft length

60 posts

1-7/8 inches O.D. Schedule 40 galvanized pipe, 8 ft length

9 posts

MATERIALS:

Materials listed here shall meet the specifications below.

8-foot Galvanized T-posts 660 each

Fasteners (Fence Clips) 4,600 clips T-133 Galvanized Anchor Posts with anchor hole (24”) 200 anchors Stainless Steel Wire, .1250, 304 Heat , #25/4H, Annealed, 300 ft roll

10 rolls

2-7/8 inches O.D. Schedule 40 galvanized pipe, 10 ft length 60 posts 1-7/8 inches O.D. Schedule 40 galvanized pipe, 8 ft length 9 posts

SPECIFICATIONS:

A. STEEL T-POSTS:

8 foot length T-133 Galvanized T-posts; with anchor plate. NPS specs. Fabricated from hot rolled steel meeting ASTM A499-89 specifications or new billet possessing physical properties equivalent to or surpassing A499; Hot dipped galvanized per ASTM A123. Must meet ASTM A702-89 Steel “B” requirement. Must meet ASTM A702-89 specifications unless otherwise specified in this RFQ; Must be manufactured in the U.S.A. Do not include wire fasteners; Line posts shall be bound in bundles of 200 for delivery. Certificate of Compliance and Mill Stamp must be presented upon delivery.

1. Type I, Style 1, with studs for attaching wire not more than 3 inches apart.

2. Line posts minimum weight of 1.33 pounds per linear foot (T-133 post).

3. Anchor plates – minimum weight 0.67 pound, securely fastened to the post.

Wire Gauge Tensile Strength Breaking Load Galv. Coating

Top and High Tensile 1462lbs – 1696lbs 1.1 oz / sq. ft.

Bottom 12 ga 179K – 210K

Line Wires 12-1/2 ga High Tensile 1350lbs – 1584lbs 1.1 oz/sq. ft.

179K-210K

Stay Wires 12-1/2 ga Med-Tensile 943lbs – 1094lbs 1.1 oz/sq. ft.

Knot Wires 13 ga Low-Tensile 438lbs – 580lbs 1.1 oz/sq. ft.

B. FASTENERS (CLIPS):

Bezinal or galfan coating. Designed for fastening woven wire and barbed wire to posts. 11 gauge wire.

C. ANCHORS:

T-133 Galvanized Post; 24 inches or longer length w/spade with 1/4 inch hole located 6 inches from top for anchoring; hot dipped galvanized after drilling. (200 each)

D. BRACE WIRE AND ANCHOR WIRE:

Stainless Steel Wire, .1250, 304 Heat , #25/4H, Annealed. (10 each x 300ft. rolls)

E. CORNER POSTS:

2-7/8 inches O.D. Schedule 40 galvanized pipe, cut to 10 feet lengths. 10-11 ft acceptable range

(60 posts total).

F. BRACE ASSEMBLY

1-7/8 inches O.D. Schedule 40 galvanized pipe, cut to 8 ft lengths. 8-8.5 ft. acceptable range. (9 posts total).

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C – Contract Clauses

DOI ELECTRONIC INVOICING Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (February 2021)

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, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. 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 [Contracting Officer to edit and include the documentation required under this contract]:

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRBSTL) within 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 Local Clause)

52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (DEVIATION MAR 2026)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Program participation means membership or participation in, or access or admission to: training, mentoring, or leadership development programs; educational opportunities; clubs; associations; or similar opportunities that are sponsored or established by the contractor or subcontractor.

Racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities means disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity in the recruitment, employment (e.g., hiring, promotions), contracting (e.g., vendor agreements), program participation, or allocation or deployment of an entity's resources.

(b) In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the Contractor agrees as follows:

(1) The Contractor will not engage in any racially discriminatory DEI activities;

(2) The Contractor will furnish all information and reports, including providing access to books, records, and accounts, as required by the Contracting Officer, for purposes of ascertaining compliance with this clause;

(3) In the event of the Contractor's or a subcontractor's noncompliance with this clause, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and the Contractor or subcontractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts;

(4) The Contractor will report any subcontractor's known or reasonably knowable conduct that may violate this clause to the Contracting Officer and take any appropriate remedial actions directed by the Contracting Officer; and

(5) The Contractor will inform the Contracting Officer if a subcontractor sues the Contractor and the suit puts at issue, in any way, the validity of this clause.

(6) The Contractor recognizes that compliance with the requirements of this clause are material to the Government's payment decisions for purposes of 31 U.S.C. 3729(b)(4).

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(c) The Contractor must include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts at any tier, including those for commercial products and commercial services, except those where the place of delivery or performance is outside the United States.

(End of clause)

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/far https://www.acquisition.gov/diar https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul

(End of clause)

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (41 U.S.C. 4712); this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community-see FAR 3.900(a).

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel. (JAN 2011)

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. (DEVIATION MAR 2026)

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (DEVIATION MAY 2026) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (DEVIATION MAY 2026) (41 U.S.C.

2313).

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (DEVIATION MAY 2026)

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (DEVIATION MAR 2026)

52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (DEVIATION JAN 2026) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (DEVIATION JAN 2026) (15 U.S.C. 644).

52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (DEVIATION JAN 2026) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (DEVIATION FEB 2026) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (DEVIATION JAN 2026) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

52.219-16 Liquidated Damages- Subcontracting Plan (DEVIATION JAN 2026) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

52.219-33 Nonmanufacturer Rule (DEVIATION JAN 2026) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755).

52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (DEVIATION MAY 2026) (E.O. 13126).

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (DEVIATION MAY 2026) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

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52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (DEVIATION MAY 2026) (29 U.S.C. 793).

52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (DEVIATION MAY 2026) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (DEVIATION MAY 2026) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (DEVIATION MAY 2026) (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (MAY 2008) (42 U.S.C.

6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

52.223-23 Sustainable Products (DEVIATION MAY 2026) (E.O. 14057, 7 U.S.C. 8102, 42 U.S.C. 6962, 42 U.S.C. 8259b, and 42 U.S.C. 7671l).

52.224-3 Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

52.225-1 Buy American- Supplies (OCT 2022)) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

52.225-3 Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2023) (19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

52.225-5 Trade Agreements (NOV 2023) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

52.232-29 Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

52.232-30 Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C.

3805).

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (OCT 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

52.232-36 Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (DEVIATION MAR 2026)

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D – Solicitation Provisions

52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (DEVIATION MAR 2026)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the proposer responsible whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

• Technical experience, capacity, and expertise to perform the required tasks within the period of performance and to meet all goals and objectives on schedule. Demonstrated experience with the listed items, specifically within the size, location, and proximity of the current requirement.

• Technical approach to performing the required tasks as described in the statement of work addendum within the period of performance. The proposal shall include a narrative explaining how the work will be carried out in terms of the techniques, procedures, and schedule.

• Management Plan: Key Personnel shall be addressed and identified in proposals to be considered responsive. If use of a Subcontractor is part of your response to the solicitation, they should be identified in the response to the solicitation.

• Past performance. The proposal shall include three examples of successful, timely completion of similar work. The examples may come from federal, state, or local government. A Past Performance Questionnaire is attached to this solicitation. The following information shall be included:

o Name of the job (to include address) o Project Prime's name o Issuing agency or company o Contract/Identification number o Start and completion dates o Brief description of the scope of work o How the work is substantially similar to the proposed project o No less than two (2) valid references that includes: Agency name, Point of Contact, Phone Number, Email

Address

• Technical Capabilities & Past Performance when combined is significantly more than price.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/far https://www.acquisition.gov/diar https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul

(End of provision)

52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (SEP 2024)

52.204-7 System for Award Management (DEVIATION MAR 2026)

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52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION MAR 2026)

52.222-18 Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products (FEB 2021)

52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (DEVIATION MAR 2026)

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