Opportunity
SAM #140FGA26R0020
Design-Build Services for Sewer and Harbor Infrastructure Repairs at Midway Atoll NWR
Buyer
USFWS GAOA
Posted
May 04, 2026
Respond By
May 18, 2026
Identifier
140FGA26R0020
NAICS
237990, 237110
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is seeking market research responses from qualified firms for a future design-build contract to repair and replace critical infrastructure at Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge and Battle of Midway National Memorial. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), GAOA office - Scope of Work: - Design-build services for replacement of the sanitary sewer system, including: - Replacement of gravity sewer mains - Installation of new sewer services to within 5 feet of each building - Construction of new sewer manholes and a new sewer lift station - Planning, design, permitting, and construction for: - Tug pier replacement or repair (replacement preferred if budget allows) - Harbor seawall repair (in 100-linear foot increments, prioritizing critical areas) - Finger piers repair or replacement (for small vessel docks, supporting boats from 8 ft to 50 ft) - South seawall repair (approximately 5,720 linear feet) - Preparation of Environmental Assessment (EA), Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) if warranted, and all necessary permits - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with environmental and wildlife protections - Construction activities limited to certain seasons to protect wildlife - Project magnitude estimated to exceed $10 million - NAICS code: 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) - No specific OEMs, vendors, or part numbers are identified in the notice - All business categories are encouraged to respond with qualifications and capabilities - Place of performance is Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge and Battle of Midway National Memorial
Description
HI-MIDWAY ATOLL NWR-SEWER SYS-REPAIRSThis is a Sources Sought Notice for the purpose of conducting market research and obtaining industry information ONLY. Proposals are NOT being requested, nor accepted at this time. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS, QUOTATIONS OR BIDS, NOR A SYNOPSIS OF A PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION UNDER FAR SUBPART 5.2 and no contract shall be awarded from this notice. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this Sources Sought or any follow-up information requests. No Solicitation is currently available. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information from businesses that are interested and capable of providing the types of services noted below. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) will use information obtained through this notice as well as other market research to develop an acquisition strategy. A. SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENT (REFER TO ATTACHMENTS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION): The USFWS anticipates soliciting and awarding one Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for design build services to complete needed improvements to the sanitary sewer system and to harbor infrastructure at Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). Much of the island¿s infrastructure was built in the World War II era and is well beyond its useful life. The US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) operates and maintains the NWR as well as Henderson Airfield with Service staff and contractor staff residing on the island year-round. To maintain operations and keep staff on-island, significant repairs to the sewer system and inner harbor are needed. The scope of this effort includes replacement of major components of the existing sewer system including piping, lift stations, manholes, etc.as well as other associated work. It also includes planning, design, permitting, and construction activities to repair or replace infrastructure within the inner harbor and the south seawall. The objectives of this project are to repair infrastructure on Midway Atoll NWR that are critical to continued operations. This project has three main objectives, listed below in order of priority:1. Replacement of sewer system per 100% design documents. 2. Design Build: Replace or repair critical harbor infrastructure to allow for continued harbor operations. a. Tug Pier (Base)b. Harbor Seawall (Option)c. Finger Piers (small vessel docks; Option)3. Repair South Seawall (Option) The period of performance for Task 1, Replacement of Sewer System is 730 days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP). The period of performance for NEPA documents and compliance is 730 days from the NTP. The period of performance for all other tasks is 1,825 days from the NTP.The magnitude of the construction project is more than $10,000,000.The primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code will be 237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. The small business size standard is $45.0 million.B. SOURCES SOUGHT RESPONSE REQUIREMENTSAll business categories are invited to respond.Response Information: Interested firms should submit a capabilities package and include the following:1) Firm's name, address (mailing and URL), point of contact, phone number, email address, business category, business size, and business type.2) Business classification: i.e. Large Business, Small Business (SB), Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE), 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), Small Business, 8(a) Program, or Other. 3) Provide information of your qualifications, capabilities and ability to perform the required type of work at Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). 4) Responders should demonstrate they have the capacity to perform the work as described in this synopsis, either by their in-house capabilities or through their teaming and/or subcontractors capabilities. 5) Cage code and UEI number of your firm.6) Firm's Joint Venture Information (if applicable).7) Statement that your firm is interested in submitting a proposal for this project if it is formally advertised.Responses to this Sources Sought will only be shared with the Government project team and held in strict confidence.RESPONSE DATE/TIME: No later than 3:00 PM PT, May 18, 2026EMAIL RESPONSES TO: Shanen Fox at shanen_fox@ios.doi.gov. Include the reference number (140FGA26R0020) and title of project (Midway Consolidated Sewer Sys and Harbor Repairs) in the subject line of your email.