Maintenance worker for USFWS vieques NWR

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service seeks a maintenance worker for the Vieques National Wildlife Refuge in Puerto Rico, with quotations due August 4, 2026. This is a total small business set-aside RFQ.

Place of performance is Vieques, Puerto Rico. The contract covers a one-year base period (August 17, 2026 to August 16, 2027) with four option years through August 16, 2031, firm fixed-price. The position requires a commercial driver's license prior to contract acceptance and USFWS Defensive Driving certification. Candidates must demonstrate basic knowledge in electrical work, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, auto mechanics, and groundskeeping systems, and the ability to frequently lift and carry equipment up to 50 pounds and occasionally over 50 pounds with assistance. Work encompasses grounds maintenance using hand tools and power equipment including chainsaws and riding mowers, general facility maintenance including construction and preventive maintenance, operation of USFWS tractors and vehicles, safety compliance checks, and support for event setup and special projects at the refuge and potentially other Caribbean refuge facilities. The position is eight hours per day, five days per week, Monday through Friday.

NAICS is 561210, Facilities Support Services; PSC is R499, Support – Professional: Other. Quotations must include hourly, monthly, and yearly rates with a grand total for all five years, submitted as a single consolidated PDF not exceeding 15 pages via email to Chantal Bashizi. Site visits are strongly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting (786) 847-3314 or silmarie_padron@fws.gov. The contract is subject to Puerto Rico prevailing wage rates under the Service Contract Act, effective May 13, 2026. Evaluation will prioritize price, specification compliance, and past performance from CPARS/FAPIIS.