WV-CANAAN VLY NWR-VC ADA DOORS
INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.DEPARTMENTAL OFFICES.FWS CONTRACTING ACTIVITY · Response deadline: Wed, 28 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), within the Department of the Interior, is soliciting bids for construction work related to ADA-compliant doors at Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge in West Virginia. The specific project title is "WV-CANAAN VLY NWR-VC ADA DOORS." While the detailed scope of work—including the number of doors, specific accessibility requirements, and whether this involves new installation or replacement—is not specified in the available metadata, the work falls within the commercial and institutional building construction sector with a focus on ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge, located in Tucker County, West Virginia, is a protected area managed by the FWS. Construction projects at NWR facilities typically involve maintaining infrastructure that serves both conservation operations and public access, including visitor centers, administrative buildings, and recreational facilities.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Interior — Fish and Wildlife Service Contracting Activity |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 140FF027Q0010 |
| NAICS | 236220 — Commercial and Institutional Building Construction |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside — Total |
| Response deadline | October 28, 2026, 12:00 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata (see the solicitation) |
Who can bid
This opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 236220. To qualify, a business must meet the Small Business Administration's size standard for this industry: $47.5 million in average annual receipts over the past three years. The company must also be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and have any required North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code certifications.
Given the ADA-specific nature of this work, bidders should verify their experience with accessible design standards, including compliance with the ADA Standards for Accessible Design and applicable International Building Code (IBC) provisions. Past performance on federal or state construction projects—particularly those involving public facilities or accessibility retrofits—will strengthen a proposal.
Contractors should confirm bonding capacity appropriate for the project value; the type and amount of bonds required are not specified in the metadata. See the solicitation for requirements related to bid bonds, performance bonds, and payment bonds.
How to put together a competitive bid
Verify registration and eligibility. Ensure your SAM.gov registration is active and that your business profile reflects NAICS 236220. Verify your small business status in the SBA's Dynamic Small Business Search if applicable.
Assess accessibility expertise. ADA door work involves precise technical requirements: door width, hardware height, opening force, maneuvering clearances, and threshold specifications. Document your team's experience with similar compliance-driven projects, including any certified Accessible Design professionals on staff.
Evaluate site conditions. Given the Canaan Valley location—at approximately 3,200 feet elevation in a rural, mountainous area—factor in logistical challenges including weather, travel distances, material delivery, and workforce accommodation. See the solicitation for any site visit requirements or pre-bid conference details.
Structure pricing carefully. Commercial building construction under federal contracts requires detailed cost breakdowns. Labor rates should comply with Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements if applicable. See the solicitation for contract type (likely firm-fixed-price or unit-price) and any required cost or pricing data.
Emphasize past performance. FWS evaluates contractor responsibility; prepare relevant project references, particularly from federal agencies or similar institutional clients.
Next steps
Download and review the complete solicitation package on SAM.gov using solicitation number 140FF027Q0010. The full document will contain the detailed statement of work, drawings, specifications, evaluation criteria, and all required forms.
Note the firm response deadline of October 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. Late submissions will not be considered. Allow adequate time for proposal preparation, especially if bonding, subcontractor quotes, or site visits are required.
If questions arise during review, submit them through the designated method in the solicitation before any question deadline to ensure responses are incorporated into your bid.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →