Rehab Fire Tower Project

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking construction services for the rehabilitation of a fire tower located at the Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge in South Dakota. The project involves comprehensive renovation of the existing fire tower facility, with the procurement being managed through a Request for Quote (RFQ) process. Contractors interested in bidding must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. Evaluation criteria will include technical approach, past performance, and pricing, with proposals judged on their overall technical acceptability and cost-effectiveness. The solicitation package, which will include Solicitation Forms (SF1442), Statement of Work, and supporting attachments, is scheduled to be posted on SAM.gov around June 23, 2025, with proposal responses due by June 16, 2025.

The contract opportunity is not designated with a specific small business set-aside, but falls under NAICS code 236220 for Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a size standard of $45 million. The project is estimated to have a total value between $100,000 and $250,000, and will be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price contract to the offeror submitting the lowest technically acceptable proposal. Potential contractors should note the specific PSC category of Z2PZ, which relates to repair or alteration of non-building facilities. Inquiries regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing to Contracting Officer Tracy Gamble or Contract Specialist Christina Mann at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The precise timeline for project completion and specific rehabilitation requirements will be detailed in the full solicitation package.