CT-SBM NWR-kiosk panel project

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a small business contractor to design, fabricate, and deliver interpretive kiosk panels and wayside exhibits for the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge in Connecticut. The project requires producing seven 36" x 36" kiosk panels and five 36" x 24" wayside exhibits using high-pressure laminate materials with UV-stable 12-color printing. Technical evaluation will focus on the contractor's experience with similar projects, technical approach, management plan, and past performance, with these factors weighted more heavily than price. Quotes are due by March 5, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, with an anticipated contract award date of March 11, 2025. The technical point of contact is Shaun Roche, who can be reached at 860-399-2513 for any questions or clarifications about the solicitation.

The contract is 100% set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 541430 (Graphic Design Services) with a $9 million size standard. The period of performance runs from March 11, 2025, to December 31, 2025, with work to be completed at refuge units in Norwalk and Westbrook, Connecticut. While no specific incumbent is mentioned, the contractor will be responsible for designing panels that cover topics including U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service overview, National Wildlife Refuge System information, and local wildlife and habitat details. The government will provide content, images, and scientific references, and the contractor must deliver monthly status reports and attend review meetings. Deliverables include multiple design drafts, color samples, and complete unassembled components to be delivered to the refuge headquarters in Westbrook, CT, with a required 7-year product guarantee.