TN-erwin NFH-R4-construct carport

The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting quotations for the delivery, installation, and construction of a new 24-foot by 40-foot post-frame metal carport at Erwin National Fish Hatchery in Erwin, Tennessee. The work includes all site preparation, installation, and materials in accordance with the Statement of Work, structured as a firm-fixed-price contract under NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction). The Government will evaluate quotations using a Lowest-Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology and award to the responsible quoter submitting the lowest-priced quotation determined to be technically acceptable, fair, and reasonable. Quotations must be submitted in two volumes: Volume I addressing pricing with itemized cost breakdowns, and Volume II demonstrating technical acceptability through project understanding, construction approach, relevant experience, project schedule, and compliance documentation. Quotations are due by 11:00 AM local time on March 2, 2026, with an organized site visit scheduled for February 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time. The question submission period has ended as of the amendment dated February 24, 2026, and prospective offerors are strongly encouraged to have attended the site visit.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13) and construction procedures (FAR Part 36). No incumbent contractor is identified in the available documentation. The specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the solicitation materials. The contractor must commence work within 10 calendar days of receiving notice to proceed and complete the entire carport construction within 130 calendar days. Performance and payment bonds are not anticipated to be required. The work will be performed at Erwin National Fish Hatchery, 520 Federal Hatchery Road, Erwin, Tennessee 37650, and all contractors must comply with Department of Labor Wage Determination #TN20260197 dated January 2, 2026, for Tennessee statewide building construction prevailing wage rates.