MN FERGUS FALLS WMD PRKING REHAB
INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.DEPARTMENTAL OFFICES.FWS CONTRACTING ACTIVITY · Response deadline: Tue, 10 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) intends to contract for parking rehabilitation work at a facility in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. The project falls under NAICS code 541330, which covers engineering services—specifically, firms that provide specialized design, analysis, and planning for construction or infrastructure projects rather than performing the physical construction themselves. Typical engineering services for parking rehabilitation may include structural assessment, civil or geotechnical engineering, drainage design, pavement analysis, and construction documentation.
Because this is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, the notice serves as both the advance notice of the government's intent and the formal solicitation document, meaning offerors can submit bids based on this posting without waiting for a separate solicitation release.
See the solicitation for the specific scope of work, project size, design requirements, and any phased deliverables.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Interior — U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Contracting Activity |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 140FF027R0006 |
| NAICS | 541330 (Engineering Services) |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside – Total |
| Response deadline | November 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Not specified in notice; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This opportunity is a total small business set-aside, meaning only small business concerns as defined by the Size Standard for NAICS 541330 may submit offers. The engineering services size standard under NAICS 541330 is $25 million in average annual receipts over the past three years.
To qualify, a business must:
- Be legally established in the United States and meet SBA size standards
- Register in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with active registration through contract award
- Have the appropriate NAICS code in its SAM profile
- Be considered "small" at the time of offer and at time of award
Joint ventures are permitted under SBA rules if structured correctly. For engineering services contracts, the FWS may evaluate past performance on similar transportation or parking infrastructure projects, so firms with relevant engineering experience should highlight this.
How to put together a competitive bid
For small businesses pursuing engineering services set-asides, focus on these elements:
Technical approach: Describe your methodology for parking rehabilitation assessment and design. Engineering services procurements typically weight technical factors heavily—explain your site investigation process, pavement condition evaluation, materials testing plan, and design standards (AASHTO, state DOT, or agency-specific criteria).
Personnel qualifications: Identify licensed professional engineers (PEs) on your team, especially those registered in Minnesota if state licensure is required. Include resumes demonstrating direct experience with parking structure or pavement rehabilitation projects.
Past performance: Provide at least three relevant contract references for similar engineering work. Government clients are particularly valuable; include contract numbers, points of contact, and performance ratings if available.
Price realism: Combined synopsis/solicitations often use lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) or best value tradeoff evaluation. Verify the source selection method in the solicitation documents. For LPTA, ensure your price is competitive while meeting all mandatory technical requirements.
Compliance: Submit all required representations and certifications through SAM and any additional FWS-specific forms. Watch for equal low bid provisions common in small business set-asides.
Next steps
- Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 140FF027R0006
- Verify your SAM registration is active and includes NAICS 541330
- Note the deadline: Offers are due November 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time—late submissions are inadmissible
- Confirm place of performance and any site visit requirements in the full solicitation documents
- Submit questions through the channels specified in the solicitation, allowing adequate time for agency response before the deadline
View the official notice on SAM.gov →