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This is a Pre-solicitation Notice issued in accordance with FAR 5.204. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) intends to issue a solicitation for the design and construction of the Nevada Fire Zone Fire Complex located within the Corn Creek administrative area at Desert NWR, just north of Las Vegas, Nevada.
Desert NWR encompasses six major mountain ranges and seven distinct life zones, supporting a rich ecological system across Southern Nevada. The Nevada Fire Zone program serves all the refuges in the Desert NWR Complex and supports wildfire suppression, vegetation control, prescribed burns, and habitat management through coordinated fire operations.
The planned Fire Complex will consolidate currently decentralized operations and staff into a single, centralized location to support safe, efficient, and long-term operational effectiveness. The project includes full design and construction of permanent fire facilities to support administration, vehicle/equipment storage, personnel readiness, and fire operations planning.

Anticipated Contract Type:
Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Design-Build Construction Contract

Estimated Magnitude of Construction:
Between $10,000,000 and $14,000,000 (IAW FAR 36.204)

Place of Performance:
Corn Creek Administrative Area
Desert National Wildlife Refuge
Las Vegas, Nevada

Period of Performance:
Approximately 465 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP)

Anticipated Solicitation Issue Date: On or about July 31, 2025
Additional Information for Interested Vendors:
- This will be a Design-Build acquisition using a two-phase selection process as outlined in FAR Subpart 36.3.
- Solicitation documents will be available only on SAM.gov and link with additional supporting document; no hard copies will be provided through direct email.
- All responsible sources may submit a proposal for Phase I to advance to Phase II. The solicitation is issued in accordance with all terms and conditions; specification and attachments/exhibits.
- Interested vendors should monitor the SAM.gov website for updates, amendments, and the final solicitation.

Disclaimer:
This notice is issued solely for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or a Request for Proposal (RFP). Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government will not reimburse any costs incurred in response to this notice.