Y--Dexter NFH Aquatic Research Building Addition

. This is a Synopsis/Pre-Solicitation notice. The final solicitation package will follow. This opportunity is only available to Small Businesses. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Construction Team has a requirement for the following: The project is located at the Southwestern Native Aquatic Resources and Recovery Center (SNARRC) in Dexter, New Mexico. The existing structure will be utilized by USFWS during construction to support mission needs. This project shall add an additional 3,400± square foot space adjacent to the existing research building to accommodate mission needs. USFWS have developed a conceptual layout provided under the "Drawings - Conceptual Research Building Addition" PDF. The existing pre-engineered metal building is built on a slab-on-grade foundation with plumbing, HVAC, and electrical utilities. An emergency generator is designed to support mission critical functions by the existing building along with other building nearby. The proposed addition shall utilize the existing building utility infrastructure to the extent possible. Available existing As-Built drawings have been provided but are not guaranteed to be accurate to existing conditions. The Design-Build Contractor is responsible for field verification. The PDF file "Drawings - Existing Fish Culture Building" contains the As-Built drawing package. This requirement is being procured in accordance with FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation. This will be a Firm Fixed Priced Contract and Award will be based on Best Value. The complete Solicitation will be posted to https://sam.gov/ under Contract Opportunities on or about August 18, 2026. Interested contractors must be registered in SAM (System for Award Management, www.sam.gov) and complete Online Representations and Certifications. A pre-proposal site visit and instructions will also be announced with the solicitation. The NAICS code is 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction and the size standard is $45 million. The project magnitude is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. The work will commence within 10 days of Notice to Proceed and be completed by the agreed upon date at the time of award. Bonding Requirements: 20% Bid Bond, 100% Payment Bond, 100% Performance Bond Direct questions in writing via email ONLY to Samantha LaGue at Samantha_LaGue@ios.doi.gov

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• Lague, Samantha
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