About this opportunity
AI summaryThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has issued a Sources Sought Synopsis to conduct market research and identify capable small businesses to install a mobile home compliant wood-burning stove system. The selected contractor must supply all labor, materials, supervision, equipment, permits, and transportation to complete the installation at the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge in Denio, Nevada. The resulting award will be a firm-fixed-price contract with a period of performance spanning 120 days from the Notice to Proceed. Eligible contractors must be licensed, OSHA-compliant, registered in SAM.gov, and possess demonstrated experience installing wood stoves. Interested firms must submit a response limited to five pages detailing point of contact information, CAGE code, UEI number, business size, capabilities, and past performance on three similar contracts. Responses must be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer by 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time on November 6, 2026.
Scope of work
- Mobilization and preparation
- Installation of government-furnished EPA-certified wood stove
- Installation of chimney system and insulated chimney pipe
- Installation of flashing, chimney cap, and spark arrestor
- Installation of hearth pad and wall protection
- Roof penetration, finishing, sealing, and roof completion
- Installation of required smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
- Testing, cleanup, and coordination of required inspections
Minimum qualifications
- Demonstrated prior experience installing wood stoves
- Must be licensed
- Comply with OSHA requirements
- Must be registered in SAM.gov with a CAGE Code and UEI
- Up to 3 similar completed projects within the past 5 years
Documents to include with your response
- Company name and address
- Points of contact name, phone number, and email address
- CAGE Code and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number
- Statement of interest as prime, subcontractor, or joint venture
- Capabilities statement detailing experience on up to 3 similar projects
- Business size and socioeconomic categories based on NAICS 238290
- Joint Venture information if applicable
- Evidence of licensing and insurance upon request
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via email
- Instructions
- Submit responses electronically to Contracting Officer Cindy Salazar. Responses are limited to 5 pages (3 contracts).
Contract details
- Term
- 120 days from Notice to Proceed
- Place of performance
- Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge, 44280 Virgin Valley Road, Denio, NV 89404
- Insurance and bonding
- Contractor shall provide evidence of licensing and insurance upon request.
Federal notice details
- Solicitation number
- 140FF027Q0043
- Agency
- Department of the Interior
- Buying office
- Departmental Offices › FWS Contracting Activity
- Notice type
- Special Notice
- Responses due
- Nov 6, 2026, 8:00 PM ET
- Posted on SAM.gov
- Oct 27, 2026
- NAICS
- 238290 · Other Building Equipment Contractors
- Product/service code
- Z2FA
- Contracting contact
- Salazar, Cindy
Cindy_Salazar@ios.doi.gov
5038722832
Source: SAM.gov. Read the official notice for the complete description and current instructions.
Incumbent and award research
No incumbent history found for this requirement. The notice does not cite a current contract, and no earlier award from this buying office matches it.
Market context
Awards in the same category (Other Building Equipment Contractors). This is not this requirement's award history.
Recent similar awards: Department of the Interior, NAICS 238290
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| ARENA ADVISORS, LLC140D0426C0142 · PHASE 1 KITCHEN REMODEL AFRH | $304.5K | Sep 10, 2029 |
| POLK & ASSOCIATES CONSTRUCTION INC140D0425C0065 · B364 RENOVATIONS | $3.8M | Nov 13, 2027 |
| SNODGRASS CONTRACTING LLC140D0426C0056 · NAVSEA LARGE-SCALE ABUSE INITIATION RANGE (LAIR) | $3.7M | Sep 30, 2027 |
| GENUINE SOLUTIONS LLC140P4324P0081 · LOWELL NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK - ELEVATOR SERVICE CONTRACT | $54,750 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| ELITE ELEVATOR SERVICES, LLC140P4224P0079 · INDE ELEVATOR ITM SERVICES | $78,600 | Sep 27, 2027 |
Top vendors in this category: Department of the Interior, NAICS 238290, since Oct 1, 2024
173 contract awards in this NAICS over the period.
- 1. POLK & ASSOCIATES CONSTRUCTION INC$7.0M
- 2. SNODGRASS CONTRACTING LLC$3.8M
- 3. WARFIELD & SANFORD, INC.$880.4K
- 4. GOLDBELT GOVERNMENT SERVICES, LLC$513.8K
- 5. OZARK TIC JV, LLC.$492.7K
Source: USAspending.gov federal award data (U.S. federal public data). A contract is called the incumbent only when the notice or its documents cite it by number.