Me-rachael carson NWR-fire bldg heating

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a contractor to design and install a propane-fueled heating system for a 40' x 60' pre-engineered metal fire building at the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge in Wells, Maine. The procurement requires a comprehensive heating solution including forced air propane heaters or infrared tube heaters, exterior propane tank installation, proper ventilation, programmable thermostat control, and combustion air management systems. Contractors must perform heat load calculations, coordinate with licensed propane suppliers, obtain all necessary permits, and comply with Maine Fuel Board codes and NFPA 58 regulations. The solicitation will be evaluated using a best value tradeoff process considering three factors: Design Concept, Past Experience, and Price. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for August 11, 2025, at 11:00 AM, questions are due by August 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, and full quotations must be submitted by August 27, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a size standard of $19.0 million. The project magnitude is estimated between $25,000 and $100,000, with the contract structured as a firm fixed price award. The successful contractor will have 45 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed to complete the installation, with work anticipated to begin following contract award in August 2025. Performance will take place at the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge in Wells, Maine, where the contractor must provide complete system testing, commissioning, and owner training upon completion. The procurement falls under the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) and requires contractors to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with current representations and certifications.