FWS clarks river NWR - water control structure REP

The Fish and Wildlife Service seeks quotation for a water control structure replacement pipe assembly to be delivered to Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge in Benton, Kentucky, with quotations due September 8, 2026 at 1700 Eastern Daylight Time and questions due September 3, 2026 at 1200 Eastern Daylight Time.

This is not a small business set-aside. Place of performance is Spottsville, Kentucky (13197 Hwy 1078N, Spottsville, KY 42458). The requirement is a 60-inch diameter aluminum pipe assembly with delivery required within 60 calendar days after contract award, Monday through Friday between 0800 and 1500 local time.

Specifications, corrected by Amendment 0001 issued August 31, 2026, call for 5052 aluminum alloy corrugated pipe (12 gauge, 3 inch by 1 inch corrugation) with minimum total length of 75 feet in 50-foot sections where possible, with 3004-H32 core clad with 7072-aluminum alloy on both sides. The assembly includes flanges, gaskets, and one 60-inch 5052 aluminum alloy Cahoon-style external flap gate with 3/8-inch thick flange, 3/8-inch by 2-inch hinge arm, gasket guard, 3/8-inch thick flap, and neoprene gasket. Contractor must provide manufacturer certifications and bill of materials at or before delivery; all materials must arrive undamaged and complete. Government inspection will verify technical compliance and completeness, with deficiencies corrected at no additional cost.

This is a firm-fixed-price procurement under FAR Part 12 using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation. Award goes to the lowest-priced quoter with pass/fail technical acceptability and pass/fail past performance. Quotations must remain valid for at least 60 calendar days from closing. The NAICS code is 332996, Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing; PSC is 4730.

Contracting point of contact is Lorenzo Aragon (lawrence_aragon@ios.doi.gov; 505-248-6627).