Lighthouse Lantern Weatherproofing/Isolation Desig

THIS NOTICE IS PREPARED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, prepared in accordance with FAR 5.2- Synopses of Proposed Contract Actions. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) Joint Administrative Operations, Acquisition and Property Operations, Construction/A&E Operations located at 911 NE 11th Ave. Portland, OR 97232 is issuing a sole source solicitation for a lighthouse lantern weatherproofing and isolation design project at Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge in accordance with FAR 6.302-1. The lantern sustained damage to the weatherproofing resulting in leaking that needs to be addressed. Due to the historic nature of the lantern, the curved glazing and metal framing, and specifically the rare and irreplaceable Fresnel lens inside the lantern, the design scope of work will address weatherproofing repairs needs and be developed by a firm with experience in historic preservation and very knowledgeable in historic restoration. It is critical to the successful completion of the repairs that the work is described in relevant and specific detail to protect the valuable historic asset the Kilauea Point lighthouse represents. Associated travel costs with mainland contractors makes that approach prohibitive and the only firm in the islands with the specific experience required is Glenn Mason Architects. This notice is NOT a request for proposal/quote or invitation for bid. A solicitation will not be issued in conjunction with this notice of intent. Any vendor that believes it can provide the proposed services can provide supporting documents demonstrating capability for future reference. The Government is not responsible for any costs incurred in response to this notice. Information can be sent to the Contracting Officer, Karl Lautzenheiser, email: karl_lautzenheiser@fws.gov before the notice close date of 07/07/2022. No telephone, mail, or facsimile requests will be accepted.