Y--MI-SENEY NWR-DC DAM DECOMMISIONING

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, under the FWS GAOA office, is seeking a contractor for the decommissioning of the Delta Creek Dam at the Seney National Wildlife Refuge in Seney, Michigan. This project, identified by solicitation number 140FGA26R0021, involves construction activities classified under NAICS 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction and PSC Y1KA CONSTRUCTION OF DAMS. The requirement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside (SBA) for concerns with a small business size standard of $45.0 million. The government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract using a best value trade-off evaluation method conducted under FAR Part 15 negotiations.

The estimated magnitude of the project is between $500,000 and $1,000,000. Once the Notice to Proceed is issued, work must commence within 15 calendar days and reach completion within 180 calendar days. The formal solicitation is anticipated for release on or about June 3, 2026, and will include details regarding a scheduled preproposal site visit and specific response instructions.

Prospective contractors must maintain active registration and current Online Representations and Certifications in the System for Award Management. Channel Pedersen serves as the point of contact for this pre-solicitation notice, which was published on May 19, 2026. As of the current notice, no attachments are included in the announcement.