SD - DC BOOTH NFH Rehabilitate Fire Suppression Sy

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a qualified contractor to rehabilitate the fire suppression system at the DC Booth National Fish Hatchery in Spearfish, South Dakota. The project stems from critical damage to the sprinkler system caused by extreme cold temperatures and a boiler failure in late 2023, necessitating urgent repairs to ensure building safety. Contractors must be licensed and certified in South Dakota for fire suppression system work, with technical evaluation focused on demonstrated capabilities, required licenses, and past performance references. The solicitation will assess quotes using a technical factors-weighted approach, where technical capabilities are considered more important than price. Quotes are due by January 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time and must be submitted via email to dana_arnold@fws.gov, with vendors required to register in SAM.gov and use Standard Form 1449.

This solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a size standard of $19 million. The project's period of performance is from January 24, 2025 to March 15, 2025, with a firm delivery date of March 15, 2025. Work will be performed at 423 Hatchery Circle, Spearfish, SD, during normal business hours (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday-Friday), with the government providing restrooms, electricity, and water. Contractors must submit up to three past performance references and demonstrate relevant experience in similar rehabilitation projects. Invoices will be processed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and wage rates will follow the Service Contract Act determinations for Lawrence County, South Dakota. The project's urgency is underscored by the building's current fire vulnerability and the need for a fully operational fire suppression system.