Boiler Replacement Project in Lima, MT

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking qualified contractors to replace an aging boiler system at Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge in Lima, Montana. This Firm Fixed Price contract will be awarded based on best value lowest price technically acceptable evaluation under FAR Part 15 (Contracting by Negotiation). The contractor must remove the existing 26-year-old Burnham non-condensing boiler and install a high-efficiency combination condensing boiler capable of providing both space heating and domestic hot water to the facility's hydronic floor heat system. Key requirements include supplying all materials, equipment, tools, and labor; performing a mandatory flush of the hydronic system to remove ferrous debris; and protecting government property while restoring any damaged areas. The complete solicitation package will be posted to www.sam.gov on or about March 26, 2026, with a pre-proposal site visit to be announced. All interested contractors must be registered in SAM and complete Online Representations and Certifications, with direct questions directed in writing to Justine Coleman at Justine_Coleman@ios.doi.gov.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, with the NAICS code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) and a small business size standard of $19.5 million. The project magnitude is under $50,000, making this a relatively modest procurement. Work must commence within 10 days of the Notice to Proceed and be completed by May 15, 2026, with the actual performance period specified as April 15 through May 15, 2026, during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., excluding Federal Holidays). The Technical Coordinator, Frank Durbian (Project Leader, 307-201-5409), will provide site access and on-site coordination. The pre-proposal notice deadline is April 10, 2026, and potential bidders should expect the formal solicitation within one day of this pre-solicitation posting.