LA-big branch marsh NWR-hurricane shutte

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a contractor to provide and install hurricane shutters at the Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge Administration building located in Lacombe, Louisiana. The project involves installing rolldown shutters on the east side of the building using heavy-duty impact-resistant aluminum that meets specific engineering standards and includes motorized operation with manual crank override. Proposals are due by February 18, 2025, at 5:00 PM Eastern, with the contract to be awarded using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology. Offerors must submit three past performance references from the last five years and be registered in SAM.gov. The technical evaluation will assess the contractor's capability and past performance, with a focus on meeting the detailed specifications outlined in the Statement of Work.

The solicitation is set aside as a total small business contract with an estimated project value between $100,000 and $250,000. The period of performance is 120 calendar days, specifically from March 11, 2025, to July 9, 2025, with work to be completed during standard business hours of Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM CST. The project site is located approximately 15 miles west of Slidell, Louisiana, at 61389 LA-434. Contractors must provide a minimum 20-year warranty and are required to submit comprehensive operation and maintenance manuals, as well as as-built drawings upon project completion. The scope includes not only shutter installation but also relocating existing electrical and air conditioning components to accommodate the new shutters. Bid bonds will be required, and potential bidders are encouraged to attend a pre-proposal site meeting to fully understand the project requirements.