This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services issued by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The service requires contractor support to perform annual public elevator inspections and one 5-year full load safety test at the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge headquarters and visitor center. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price contract awarded on a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis. The acquisition is a total small business set-aside. Offerors must demonstrate the capability and required certifications to perform the inspections and testing in accordance with relevant safety codes and regulations. Quotes are due by April 7, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time. The period of performance is from April 15, 2026, to April 14, 2027, with option years.
The period of performance for the base year is from April 13, 2026, to April 12, 2027. Specific delivery dates for the annual inspections and the 5-year load test are outlined within the solicitation documents.
Payment for services will be made on a yearly basis, after acceptable completion of such services and submission of a proper invoice, to the Internet Payment Platform (IPP). The bid notice states, Payment for services will be made on a yearly basis, after acceptable completion of such services and submission of a proper invoice, to include certified payroll showing billable hours with hourly wage per department of labor wage determination if using a subcontractor.
The bid notice states, The basis of award is lowest price technically acceptable LPTA the lowest-priced quote meeting the technical requirements will be awarded the contract.
Offerors must provide documentation demonstrating that they possess all licenses, certifications, and qualifications required to perform annual elevator inspections and the 5-year full load safety test in accordance with ANSI A17. 1, ANSI A17. 3, and Alaska Department of Labor elevator safety regulations. The bid notice states, Offerors must provide documentation demonstrating that they possess all licenses, certifications, and qualifications required to perform annual elevator inspections and the 5-year full load safety test in accordance with ANSI A17. 1, ANSI A17. 3, and Alaska department of labor elevator safety regulations.
The bid notice includes the provision FAR ****, Site Visit, which states, Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.
