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Nc-Swanquarter NWR-Bell-Isl Pier Repair   3

ID: 140FGA25Q0044 • Type: Sources Sought • Match:  100%
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Description

This is a Sources Sought Notice for the purposes of conducting market research and obtaining industry information ONLY. This is NOT a request for proposal, quotation, or bid, nor a synopsis of a proposed action under FAR Subpart 5.2. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated for providing information in response to this synopsis or on any follow up information. No solicitation is currently available. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) will use information obtained through this synopsis as well as other market research to develop an acquisition strategy.
Summary:
The USFWS is anticipating the solicitation and award of one firm fixed price construction contract. The contractor shall supply all materials, labor, supplies, equipment, and any other incidentals to perform all operations required to complete the work in conformance with the statement of work, drawings, specifications, and all current codes. The pier is located in the Swanquarter National Wildlife Refuge near Swanquarter, NC.
See the attached statement of work, as well as the drawings and specifications, which detail all major project elements.
The primary NAICS code for this acquisition will be 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. The corresponding size standard is $45 Million. The Product Service Code (PSC) for this acquisition will be Y1KZ Construction of Other Conservation and Development.
Construction Magnitude: Between $500,000 and $1,000,000
Response Requirements:
All business categories are invited to respond. Responses must include the following:
Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number and business type (i.e. ISBEE, Large Business, Small Business, (SB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone), 8(a) Program or other.
Document capability by providing a narrative response detailing a minimum of two (2) and a maximum of (5) projects similar to those detailed above. Project information shall include final price, location, date, and a narrative description.
Include a statement detailing capacity to accomplish work required by the Service.
The SOLICITATION will be available electronically only and will be posted to https://www.SAM.gov website on or about 8/15/2025.
Responses shall be emailed to Thomas Ikner (Thomas_ikner@fws.gov) no later than 8/10/2025 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.
Background
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) is conducting market research to develop an acquisition strategy for a construction contract. This Sources Sought Notice is intended to gather industry information and is not a request for proposals or bids. The agency's mission includes the conservation of fish, wildlife, and their habitats. This contract aims to support those efforts through the repair of the Bell Island Fishing Pier located in the Swanquarter National Wildlife Refuge in Hyde County, North Carolina.

Work Details
The work involves repairs to approximately 960 feet of a timber structure pier measuring 1062 feet long by 10 feet wide. Tasks include:

- Deconstruction of existing wood decking and rails;
- Furnishing, transporting, and installing new decking materials;
- Providing all necessary dimensional lumber for decking, stringers, blocking, braces, and railing components;
- Ensuring all components are milled and fabricated as necessary;
- Site preparation including erosion control, sedimentation management, clearing, and grubbing;
- Obtaining all necessary federal, state, and local permits for construction activities;
- Executing effective quality control throughout the project phases.

The project will be executed in four phases: Submittals, Permitting, Deconstruction and Repair, Inspections, Acceptance and Close-Out.

Period of Performance
The specific period of performance has not been detailed in the solicitation but will be determined upon contract award.

Place of Performance
The construction projects will be performed at the Swanquarter National Wildlife Refuge near Swanquarter, North Carolina.
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Overview

Agency
Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) [DOI]
Response Deadline
Aug. 10, 2025, 5:00 p.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
July 28, 2025, 4:23 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
NAICS
237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
PSC
Y1KZ - Construction Of Other Conservation And Development Facilities
Place of Performance
Not Provided
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
$45 Million
Pricing
Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Odds of Award
56%
Signs of Shaping
62% of obligations for similar contracts within the Fish and Wildlife Service were awarded full & open.
On 7/28/25 Fish and Wildlife Service issued Sources Sought 140FGA25Q0044 for Nc-Swanquarter NWR-Bell-Isl Pier Repair due 8/10/25. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 237990 (SBA Size Standard $45 Million) and PSC Y1KZ.
Primary Contact
Name
Ikner, Thomas   Profile
Email
thomas_ikner@fws.gov
Phone
(000) 000-0000

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE > US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE > FWS, SAT TEAM 1
FPDS Organization Code
1448-140FS1
Source Organization Code
500184509
Last Updated
Aug. 25, 2025
Last Updated By
fbms_acq@ios.doi.gov
Archive Date
Aug. 25, 2025