Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) for construction projects in the state of North Dakota

***NOTE - this modicification to a previous posted synopsis is to correct the set-aside listing. This is a Total Small Business set-aside..***

This solicitation announcement is being issued pursuant to FAR Part 15. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 236220, with a size standard of $33.5M.

The proposed contract is 100% set-aside for small business participation. Proposals/Offers from other than a small business concern will not be considered.

This solicitation announcement is for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) for construction projects that will entail various disciplines. Design/Build services may be included. Significant sub-contracting opportunities can be expected to include a variety of trades/disciplines to include but not limited to: roofing, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, roadwork, painting, masonry, fencing, well work and water control. These contracts will cover all Fish and Wildlife Service's assets in the state of North Dakota. Contract performance period will be a one-year base period plus four one-year option periods. The total performance period will be 60 months if all options are exercised. The goal is to award between 4 and 6 multiple-year IDIQ Task Order contracts for construction services to include design/build services for the National Wildlife Refugees, National Fish Hatcheries and/or Wetland Management Districts located in the state of North Dakota. The minimum guarantee is $25,000.00 per contract over the life of each contract. Task Order minimum and maximum limits are $2,000.00 and $10,000,000.00 respectively.The "estimated" maximum (non-guaranteed) dollar value for each contract is $20,000,000.00 over five-years. Task Orders could range in magnitude from $2,000.00 up to $10,000,000.00 per job.Typical Task Orders will consist of providing all plant, labor, tools, parts, materials, equipment, transportation and incidentals necessary to provide renovations-alterations, or new construction with emphasis on a broad range of maintenance, repair, dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements and construction work involving real property. Design/Build services may be included. This solicitation is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside utilizing "best value" competitive procedures.Proposals are being solicited by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Contracting and General Services Division, Region 6. The basis for award will be the "best value" to the Government, taking into consideration the following: Past Performance, Company Capabilities, Technical Approach to the Sample Project and Price. This sample project will be used to evaluate the price proposal and portions of the technical proposal. Past Performance and Technical Factors when combined will be significantly more important than cost or price. The Government may accept other than the lowest priced proposal.It is anticipated that the solicitation will be available on or about 01 Feb 2011. A pre-proposal conference and site visit will be held with the specific information being specified in the solicitation. Interested contractors are encouraged to attend but will not be required. The closing date will be scheduled for approximately 45 days after the issuance of the solicitation. All information, amendments, and questions concerning the solicitation will be posted on this website (www.fbo.gov) under the solicitation number F11PS00113. No items will be mailed or emailed and telephone requests will not be honored. All interested parties MUST be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database in order to be considered for an award. CCR registration can be completed at www.ccr.gov. Also, the Online Representations and Certifications must be completed on the ORCA website at https://orca.bpn.gov/ The USFWS point of contact for this requirement is Tom Griffin. Send any inquiries to tom_griffin@fws.gov. Please do not contact the Government prior to seeing and reviewing the solicitation.

***NOTE - this modicification to a previous posted synopsis is to correct the number used for that synopsis. All other information is correct. The number should have been F11PS00113 instead of F11PS00113B.***

This solicitation announcement is being issued pursuant to FAR Part 15. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 236220, with a size standard of $33.5M.

The proposed contract is 100% set-aside for small business participation. Proposals/Offers from other than a small business concern will not be considered.

This solicitation announcement is for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) for construction projects that will entail various disciplines. Design/Build services may be included. Significant sub-contracting opportunities can be expected to include a variety of trades/disciplines to include but not limited to: roofing, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, roadwork, painting, masonry, fencing, well work and water control. These contracts will cover all Fish and Wildlife Service's assets in the state of North Dakota. Contract performance period will be a one-year base period plus four one-year option periods. The total performance period will be 60 months if all options are exercised. The goal is to award between 4 and 6 multiple-year IDIQ Task Order contracts for construction services to include design/build services for the National Wildlife Refugees, National Fish Hatcheries and/or Wetland Management Districts located in the state of North Dakota. The minimum guarantee is $25,000.00 per contract over the life of each contract. Task Order minimum and maximum limits are $2,000.00 and $10,000,000.00 respectively.The "estimated" maximum (non-guaranteed) dollar value for each contract is $20,000,000.00 over five-years. Task Orders could range in magnitude from $2,000.00 up to $10,000,000.00 per job.Typical Task Orders will consist of providing all plant, labor, tools, parts, materials, equipment, transportation and incidentals necessary to provide renovations-alterations, or new construction with emphasis on a broad range of maintenance, repair, dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements and construction work involving real property. Design/Build services may be included. This solicitation is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside utilizing "best value" competitive procedures.Proposals are being solicited by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Contracting and General Services Division, Region 6. The basis for award will be the "best value" to the Government, taking into consideration the following: Past Performance, Company Capabilities, Technical Approach to the Sample Project and Price. This sample project will be used to evaluate the price proposal and portions of the technical proposal. Past Performance and Technical Factors when combined will be significantly more important than cost or price. The Government may accept other than the lowest priced proposal.It is anticipated that the solicitation will be available on or about 01 Feb 2011. A pre-proposal conference and site visit will be held with the specific information being specified in the solicitation. Interested contractors are encouraged to attend but will not be required. The closing date will be scheduled for approximately 45 days after the issuance of the solicitation. All information, amendments, and questions concerning the solicitation will be posted on this website (www.fbo.gov) under the solicitation number F11PS00113. No items will be mailed or emailed and telephone requests will not be honored. All interested parties MUST be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database in order to be considered for an award. CCR registration can be completed at www.ccr.gov. Also, the Online Representations and Certifications must be completed on the ORCA website at https://orca.bpn.gov/ The USFWS point of contact for this requirement is Tom Griffin. Send any inquiries to tom_griffin@fws.gov. Please do not contact the Government prior to seeing and reviewing the solicitation.

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICESources Sought for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 6, Mountain Prairie Region, Contracting and General Services. This is not a Pre-Solicitation or a Solicitation Announcement. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. The purpose of this sources sought notice is to gain market knowledge of potential small business sources and their size classifications, either Small Business (SB), HUBZONE, 8(a), or Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB) relative to providing construction services under a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) for National Wildlife Refuges, National Fish Hatcheries, and Wetland Management Districts located in the state of: North Dakota.Typical Task Orders will consist of providing all plant, labor, tools, parts, materials, equipment, transportation and incidentals necessary to provide renovations-alterations, and new construction with emphasis on a broad range of maintenance, repair, dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements and construction work involving real property. Design/Build services may be included. Task Orders could range in magnitude from $2,000.00 up to $10,000,000.00 per job. Significant sub-contracting opportunities can be expected to include a variety of trades: roofing, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, roadwork, painting, masonry, fencing, well work and water control structures. The NAICS for this acquisition is: 236220, with a size standard of $33.5M. Responses to this notice shall include: Company name, Address, Point of Contact, Size of Business pursuant to NAICS 236220. Please respond to the following questions:1. Is your firm a small business under NAICS code 236220?2. Is your firm certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act?3. Is your firm a certified HUBZONE Business?4. Is your firm a certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB)?This is not a solicitation and responses will not be considered as proposals to perform the work and in no way obligates the Government to award a contract. This is Market Research Information Only.Please provide responses to this sources sought notice to: tom_griffin@fws.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Provide responses in writing no later than December 02, 2010Responses to this sources sought announcement will not be considered as a response to any solicitation, or a request to be added to a prospective bidders list, or to receive a copy of any solicitation. No solicitation is currently available at this time.