Public Opening of Offers for FDO Exterior Door Canopies Solicitation

This document, Solicitation No. 140L6326Q0006, is a Request for Quotations issued by the BLM AK-STATE OFC BUS&FISC BR(AK952) on May 21, 2026. It seeks offers for the fabrication and installation of three exterior door canopy structures at the Fairbanks District Office (FDO) located at 222 University Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99709. The project is estimated to be between $25,000 and $100,000 and is exclusively set aside for small businesses, with no bond requirements. Key dates for this solicitation include a deadline for questions by May 29, 2026, and a mandatory site visit scheduled for Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 1:00 PM Alaska Standard Time at the FDO. Offers are due by June 4, 2026, at 1700 local time. The estimated start date for work is June 15, 2026, with a performance period of 126 calendar days, aiming for completion and delivery by October 19, 2026. Payment for the project will be a single lump sum amount covering all labor, equipment, and materials. The solicitation incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (DIAR) clauses by reference, covering aspects such as inspection, acceptance, contract work hours, and electronic invoicing via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Special requirements include the preservation of historical and archeological data, a mandatory pre-work conference, and the issuance of a written Notice to Proceed by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). The Buy American–Construction Materials clause (52.225-9) is applicable, specifying domestic content requirements for materials. Contractors are also required to maintain liability insurance with minimum coverage of $300,000 per person, $500,000 per occurrence, and $300,000 for property damage. Supporting documents attached to the solicitation include Attachment 1 – Specifications (93 pages), Attachment 2 – Drawings (9 pages), and Attachment 3 – Wage Determinations (16 pages). Offerors must submit a completed SF-1442, Schedule of Items, and Representations and Certifications to be considered for award.