Sources_Sought_2.pdf

Sources Sought

Aquatic Research Building Addition Dexter National Fish Hatchery – Dexter, New Mexico

This is a Sources Sought Notice for the purposes of conducting market research and obtaining industry information ONLY. This is NOT a request for proposal, quotation, or bid, nor a synopsis of a proposed action under FAR Subpart 5.2. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated for providing information in response to this synopsis or on any follow up information. No solicitation is currently available. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) will use information obtained through this synopsis as well as other market research to develop an acquisition strategy.

Summary:

The USFWS is anticipating the solicitation and award of one firm fixed price design build construction contract. The work under this contract is expected to include, but is not limited to the following:

This project shall add an additional 3,400± square foot space adjacent to the existing research building to accommodate mission needs. USFWS have developed a developed a conceptual layout provided under the “Drawings – Conceptual Research Building Addition” PDF.

The existing pre-engineered metal building is built on a slab-on-grade foundation with plumbing, HVAC, and electrical utilities. An emergency generator is designed to support mission critical functions by the existing building along with other building nearby. The proposed addition shall utilize the existing building utility infrastructure to the extent possible. Available existing As-Built drawings have been provided but are not guaranteed to be accurate to existing conditions. The Design-Build Contractor is responsible for field verification. The PDF file “Drawings – Existing Fish Culture Building” contains the As-Built drawing package. Drawings and Specs can be found via SAM.gov under 140FGA26R0039.

The project is located at the Southwestern Native Aquatic Resources and Recovery Center (SNARRC) in Dexter, New Mexico. The existing structure will be utilized by USFWS during construction to support mission needs.

The primary NAICS code for this acquisition will be 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction and the size standard is $45 Million.

Response Requirements:

All business categories are invited to respond. Responses must include the following:

• Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number and business type (i.e. Large Business, Small Business, (SB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone), 8(a) Program or other).

• Document capability by providing a narrative response detailing a minimum of two (2) and a maximum of (5) projects similar to those detailed above. Project information shall include final price, location, date, and a narrative description.

• Include a statement detailing capacity to accomplish work required by the Service.

Responses shall be emailed to Samantha LaGue (Samantha_LaGue@ios.doi.gov) no later than 08/13/2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.

Sources Sought

*Interested/capable firms must submit the following information:

Name of Firm Point of Contact Address Phone Number Email Address UEI Number

Size status/SBA certifications. Mark all that apply. See FAR Part 19, Small Business Programs.

☐ Small Business ☐ Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) ☐ Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) ☐ HUBZone ☐ Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

☐ ISBEE

☐ Other (specify) ____________________________________________________

Capability statement - A brief summary of capabilities:

Please Enter Information here and/or submit capabilities page as attachment

All responses (using this form) must be submitted via email by no later than 2:00 PM EST, August 13, 2026. Please include reference number (140FGA26R0039) in the subject line.

Please note – there are additional specifications and information via the Pre-Solicitation notice on SAM.gov under 140FGA26R0039.

Email this form in response to: Samantha_LaGue@ios.doi.gov https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/19 https://www.sba.gov/content/women-owned-small-business-program https://www.sba.gov/content/women-owned-small-business-program https://www.sba.gov/contracting/government-contracting-programs/hubzone https://www.sba.gov/sdvosb

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