56--Sources Sought, Gravel, Fallon NV
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), under the Department of the Interior, has issued an Award Notice for the Stillwater Hunter Road Gravel Project at the Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge in Fallon, NV. This project involved the procurement and delivery of aggregate for road resurfacing, with an allocated budget of $560,042.96.
Scope of Work
This project required the delivery and placement of approximately 16,000 tons of Type 2 Class B base course aggregate to resurface 6.25 miles of Hunter Road. The road was to be a maximum 24-foot wide with a 6-inch lift of gravel surface. Aggregate specifications included crushed stone with angular shapes, a plasticity index of 6 or less, and adherence to specific technical tables. Deliveries were to be made directly onto the roadway, with final shaping and grading performed by refuge staff. Delivery logistics allowed for flexibility in truck spacing and staging, with scheduled deliveries Tuesday through Friday, 07:00 to 15:00, and a minimum daily delivery of 580 cubic yards.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price Commercial Products Contract
- Value: $560,042.96 (allocated budget)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Award Notice Date: March 3, 2026
- Period of Performance: March 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026
Evaluation
The solicitation was evaluated based on Technical Acceptability (including past performance) and Price. Award was made to the responsible offeror with the lowest evaluated price that met or exceeded the acceptable technical standards, with no tradeoffs permitted.
Additional Notes
The solicitation process included amendments clarifying delivery logistics and updating evaluation criteria, requesting vendors to specify the quantity of stone deliverable within the allocated budget.