CA- KERN NWR- SPREADING OF GRAVEL
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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 (FWS) is soliciting quotes for spreading 3/4" virgin gravel on approximately 3.2 miles of dirt road at the Kern National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in California. This project aims to maintain road accessibility during wet weather and facilitate access to water control structures. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by February 27, 2026, at 13:00 Central Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for providing approximately 1,280 tons of 3/4" virgin gravel and spreading it evenly at 8 feet wide and 3 inches deep on identified project roads. The refuge will provide an existing gravel stockpile of approximately 610 tons of 3/4" gravel, which the contractor must load and apply. The work includes transporting gravel from the refuge's stockpile, located approximately 4.5 miles from the project road, and ensuring all gravel meets specifications outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price
- Period of Performance: Anticipated March 2, 2026, through May 29, 2026
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code (PSC): 5610 (Mineral Construction Materials, Bulk)
- NAICS Code: 212321 (Sand, Gravel, Clay, and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining and Quarrying) with a 500-employee size standard
- Quotes Due: February 27, 2026, at 13:00 Central Time
- Published Date: February 18, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes will be evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Technical acceptability requires that the gravel meets specifications and the vendor confirms delivery capability. Offerors must email quotes to tanner_frank@fws.gov, including the solicitation ID 140FS12600033 in the subject line. Required documents include a quotation on company letterhead or SF-1449, SAM.gov UEI code, point of contact information, completed FAR provision 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications), and subcontractor information if applicable.
Eligibility
This acquisition is 100% set aside for Small Businesses. Only responsible small business sources registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) may submit a quote.