PR cabo rojo NWR maint worker support

The Fish and Wildlife Service seeks maintenance worker support services at Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge in Boqueron, Puerto Rico, with quotations due May 29, 2026 at 1700 EDT. This is not a small business set-aside.

Place of performance is FWS Cabo Rojo NWR, Caribbean Islands Refuges, Boqueron, Puerto Rico. The contract runs from June 1, 2026 through September 30, 2030, consisting of a four-month base year and four one-year option periods. The worker must perform moderate to very heavy physical effort supporting the Caribbean Islands NWR Complex, including grounds maintenance, facility maintenance and repairs, equipment operation, safety compliance, event support, and facility upkeep.

Required qualifications include experience operating gasoline or diesel-powered tractors and trucks; a commercial driver's license; basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, auto mechanics, and groundskeeping systems; ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently and over 50 pounds occasionally with assistance; willingness to work in all weather conditions and respond to emergencies; completion of a background investigation; and willingness to travel to other Caribbean refuges.

The procurement uses firm-fixed price and Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology under FAR Part 12 procedures. Award is contemplated without discussions, though the Contracting Officer reserves the right to conduct discussions if necessary. Technical acceptability and past performance are evaluated on a pass/fail basis with no tradeoffs; award goes to the lowest-priced offeror meeting technical and past performance thresholds. Quotations must address the base year and each option year separately with unit pricing for each contract period. The NAICS code is 561210, Facilities Support Services; PSC is Z1FB, Maintenance of Recreational Buildings. Contact Melissa Niemi at melissa_niemi@ios.doi.gov or 612-713-5216.