Z--US FWS Predator Exclusion and Feral Cat Eradication

Sources SoughtPredator Exclusion and Feral Cat Eradication at Kilauea Point National Wildlife RefugeThis 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 to construct a predator exclusion fence and eradicate feral cats from Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge in Hawaii. The work under this MATOC is expected to include, but is not limited to the following:1.

Remove existing perimeter hog-wire fence.2. Construct an approximately 10,500-ft long predator exclusion fence capable of excluding cats along the entire Refuge perimeter.3. Eradicate cats from within the Refuge using best management practices and integrated pest management methods.4. Implement a biosecurity and incursion monitoring program to prevent, detect and respond to cat incursions.5. Quantify the net benefit to the monitored species and the K¿lauea Point National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) ecosystem.The primary NAICS code for this acquisition will be 238990¿All Other Specialty Trade Contractors and the size standard is $16.5 Million.Response Requirements:All business categories are invited to respond. Responses must include the following:¿ DUNS number and business type (i.e. 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.Responses shall be emailed to Tony Kuntz (anthony_kuntz@fws.gov) no later than 06/24/2021 at 2:00 PM Pacific Time.