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 (
[email protected]) no later than 06/02/2025 at 10:00 AM Pacific Time.