OK-WICHITA MTNS WDLF RFG-GAOA-TINY HOMES

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This 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 contract. The work under this contract is expected to include, but is not limited to the following:
The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge (WMWR) needs three (3) standard and one (1) ADA tiny home unit(s). Each unit will consist of a single bedroom / single bath home of approximately 682 square feet for the ADA unit and 510 square feet for each of the standard units. Selected vendor must include delivery, setup and installation of Air conditioning units and skirting. A seven (7) year minimum Home Guard Protection Plan must also be included. Due to warranty and to avoid escalated delivery fees and service charges, Vendor must be located within a 250-mile radius of the Refuge in order to facilitate delivery, as well as response / warranty issues.
Period of performance/delivery to be 90 days from date of contract award.
Required Specifications:
• General Construction
Energy Star Certified
Thermal Zone two (2) 14 and 16 foot wide
Wind Zone 1 “Standard”
Cathederal ceilings throughout
Units should be four-season compatible
• Floor/Porch
Floor joists 2x8, 16 inches on center
Floor insulation R-22 “Energy Star”
Wire mesh underbelly, ½” x ½” square chicken wire “rodent control”
Front porch 8 ft porch with roof, Trex decking required and installed (color to be selected)
Metal porch rails to be installed (color to be selected)
Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) flooring installed throughout
• Plumbing
Water Heater, minimum 50 gal
Plumbed for ice maker
Whole house shut-off valve
Exterior frost-free faucet
Plumbed for dishwasher
• Electrical
Furnace options: up flow air vents in ceiling
A/C disconnect included with 40-amp breaker
USB outlets (1 outlet with 2 USB minimum)
Exterior 110-volt receptacles (minimum of two)
Double switch for fan in both the living room and bedroom
Additional room with double switch – Porch
Ceiling fan with light kit installed in both living room and bedroom (color to be selected)
Can lights throughout to include 2 in porch ceiling
Standard units HVAC 2 ductless mini-split units installed with condenser per unit
Programmable thermostat (Standard units to include remote thermostat on each mini split)
• Exterior Walls
8 ft side walls with vaulted ceiling
Exterior walls with insulation
2x6 walls with R-19 insulation, Energy Star
• Exterior Doors
Front exterior door 38” x 82” OD (outside diameter), full glass with blinds, storm door
Rear exterior door 38” x 82” OD (outside diameter), full glass with blinds, storm door
Windows: White thermal-pane low E windows throughout
• Interior Walls and doors
Wall finish – Texture/Tile (TNT) walls throughout with square corners
Interior doors – panelized throughout
36” interior doors for ADA unit
Standard interior doors for standard units
Barn door or conventional closet door over bedroom closet for standard units
Pocket door for bath entry on standard units
• Cabinets
Color and style: Shaker (color to be determined)
Cabinet over refrigerator
Adjustable shelves in all overhead cabinets
Overhead cabinets in utility room, wood shelf
Linen cabinets in bathroom
Linen cabinets x2 over commode
Must be ADA compliant for ADA unit
• Appliances
Appliance package: 25 cu ft SS Refrigerator, 30” SS Electric range
Microwave above range, SS dishwasher
Kitchen options:
8” stainless steel sink with single pull-out faucet (nickel finish)
Countertops laminate with crescent edge (color to be selected)
Backsplash behind countertops full mosaic tile wall under cabinets (color to be selected) to include backsplash behind range.
Must be ADA compliant for ADA unit
• Bathroom options
Lavatory single china sink
Shower 60” ceramic tile walk in shower (color to be selected)
Countertop laminate with banjo top (continuous counter top) over commode (color to be selected)
Backsplash ceramic tile (color to be selected)
Trim mirror in bath to be included
Must be ADA compliant for ADA unit
• Closets
Wood closet and pantry shelves throughout
• Ceiling/Roof/Exterior
Engineered Rafters
6/12 pitch roof
Dormer – tower dormer with three (3) 20” transom windows for ADA unit
Standard units to have two (2) 20” transom windows
Roof insulation – R-38, roof insulation Energy Star
Metal panel roofing (color to be selected) 26 gauge
Exterior siding: Board and Bat throughout, with lap on dormer only (color to be selected)
Exterior window trim: 6” exterior window trim
• Interior wall colors
Main wall color throughout to be determined
• Interior trim/molding
Cove, baseboards, door and window trim: Large white wood cove and baseboards throughout, white wood door casing and window trim
• Interior Décor
2” blinds (faux or wood) for all windows
Custom wall décor
Panel box picture frame cover
• Delivery and Setup
Prior to skirting installation, removal of wheels and tongue
Entry steps to front and back door to be included
A/C unit installed for ADA unit
WMWR will be responsible for building the pads, water, sewer and electrical hookups, construction of fencing around the tiny home area, as well as ADA accessibility components and sidewalks.
The primary NAICS code for this acquisition will be 321991 - Manufactured Home (Mobile Home) Manufacturing and the size standard is 1,250.
Response Requirements:
All business categories are invited to respond. Responses must include the following:
1. Complete the attached sources sought questionnaire.

Responses shall be emailed to Shanen Fox (shanen_fox@fws.gov) no later than 06/02/2025 at 10:00 AM Pacific Time.

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