Or wapato lake NWR kiosk and panels

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a contractor to design, fabricate, and install an orientation kiosk, interpretive panels, entrance signage, and related site amenities at the Wapato Lake National Wildlife Refuge. The project requires comprehensive design elements that incorporate local tribal artwork, highlight the refuge's wildlife conservation mission, and showcase the area's natural environment and cultural significance while meeting accessibility standards. Evaluation will be based on four criteria: price, technical and schedule approach, key personnel qualifications, and relevant experience, with technical factors weighted more heavily than price in the best-value determination. Interested vendors must submit quotations by January 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET, with questions due by January 13, 2026. All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submission.

This solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside, limiting competition to small business entities. The project has a targeted completion date of November 1, 2026, and includes both base bid items and optional line items such as landscaping and additional site amenities. Specific deliverables encompass a multi-sided kiosk with informational panels, low-angled interpretive panels, a double-sided entrance sign, bike racks, benches, and a picnic area. The place of performance is the Wapato Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Gaston, Oregon. No incumbent contractor is identified in the available solicitation documents, and specific budget or award value information is not disclosed in the publicly available materials.