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The United States Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting qualified contractors to perform hazardous materials building assessment services, specifically sampling, testing, and inspection for asbestos-containing material (ACM), lead-based paint (LBP), and other hazardous materials at structures located at the San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge in Vernalis, California, prior to building renovations or demolition. Key contract requirements include compliance with EPA, OSHA, and California Department of Industrial Relations regulations; use of Cal/OSHA-certified asbestos inspectors and California-licensed lead assessors; utilization of accredited laboratories; and delivery of bookmarked PDF reports to specified government officials. Award will be made on a best-value basis considering price and three technical evaluation factors: technical approach, project schedule, and relevant experience with comparable projects completed within the past five years. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and provide completed FAR certifications. The revised offer submission deadline is 1:00 PM Eastern Time on February 17, 2026, and a mandatory site visit is scheduled for February 12, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM local time.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services) with PSC F107. No incumbent contractor or budget range is identified in the solicitation documents. The contract includes a firm-fixed-price base task for assessment of the Green House Residence (1,918 square feet, constructed in 1973) and an option task for the Old Barn (13,855 square feet, scheduled for demolition with an anticipated exercise date of day 10 after Notice to Proceed). The anticipated period of performance is 45 days after Notice to Proceed, with delivery required by September 29, 2025. Place of performance is the San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge located at 2714 Dairy Road, Vernalis, California 95385, and all submissions should be directed to Tanner_Frank@fws.gov.