NV-edenton NFH-replace admin building

The United States Fish and Wildlife Service intends to solicit construction services to build a new administration building at the Edenton National Fish Hatchery in Edenton, North Carolina, with an anticipated solicitation release in August 2026 and a response deadline of August 17, 2026. This procurement is a 100% Small Business set-aside.

Place of performance is 1102 West Queen Street, Edenton, North Carolina 27932-1621, within Chowan County. The new facility will encompass 2,362 square feet and include a public lobby, corridor, hatchery manager's office, deputy manager's office, crew room, mechanical room, open office area, unisex toilet, copy/print room, reception office, and electrical room.

The contractor must hold an Unlimited Commercial license in North Carolina and demonstrate relevant experience constructing similarly-sized facilities. All construction must conform to the 2024 North Carolina Building Code (2021 International Building Code). The contractor is responsible for supervision, labor, materials, equipment, tools, utilities, testing, inspection, and all services necessary for completion. A qualified English-speaking supervisor must be present during working hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.). The contractor must engage an independent, accredited materials testing laboratory for quality control and maintain OSHA compliance (29 CFR 1926 and 1910) and DOI and FWS policies.

The performance period is 365 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, anticipated 30 days after contract award. The estimated contract award value is between $750,000 and $2,000,000, with an anticipated award date of September 2026. The procurement is classified under NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and PSC Y1AA (Construction of Office Buildings). Contracting Officer Ian Young (Ian_Young@ios.doi.gov) handles all questions.