Bid guide
How to bid on Caddo Lake NWR siding repair for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
What the agency is buying
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a contractor to remove damaged siding at the Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge visitor center trailer and the end of an auxiliary trailer in Karnack, Texas. The work includes replacing about 600 square feet with new color-matched siding, J-channel, underpinning, and trim.
This is a firm fixed-price construction contract under solicitation 140FF027Q0012. The agency says it will evaluate quotations on price and make an award to a responsible quoter whose quotation meets the solicitation requirements.
Key dates and the deadline
Questions are due by October 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EDT. Questions must be sent in writing by email; phone inquiries are not accepted. Questions received after the deadline may not receive a response.
Quotes are due by November 6, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EST. Submit by email before that deadline. The solicitation does not describe a public opening of quotes.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is set aside 100% for small businesses and lists NAICS code 238170, Siding Contractors. It suits a small-business siding contractor able to perform the described siding replacement work in Karnack, Texas.
A prospective awardee must be registered in the System for Award Management before award.
How to access and submit a response
To find the opportunity, click “View original source” on the portal. If the first click opens the portal homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents, though some bids are viewable without one.
Read the entire RFQ and all attachments before preparing a quote. Email questions to [email protected] by the question deadline. Submit the quote and all required documents to [email protected], with “Proposal Submission-140FF027Q0012” in the subject line.
Prepare a clear, competitive quote
Use the RFQ and attachments to confirm the work locations, materials, and every required document. Make sure your price covers the stated replacement work, including the color-matched siding, J-channel, underpinning, and trim.
Because price is the stated evaluation basis, check your calculations and make the quoted price easy to identify. Submit all required documents together by email, use the requested subject line, and allow time to confirm your message is ready before the deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; the original posting controls.