56--CA- KERN NWR- SPREADING OF GRAVEL
Overview
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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), under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting quotes for the procurement and spreading of 3/4" virgin gravel at the Kern National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). This effort is crucial for maintaining approximately 3.2 miles of dirt roads, ensuring accessibility during wet weather, and allowing staff to reach water control structures. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by February 27, 2026, at 13:00 Central Time. The solicitation ID is 140FS126Q0033.
Scope of Work
Contractors will be required to:
- Provide approximately 1,280 tons of 3/4" virgin gravel.
- Apply gravel evenly at 8 feet wide and 3 inches deep on identified project roads.
- Utilize an existing gravel stockpile of approximately 610 tons provided by the refuge.
- Confirm the ability to deliver the required quantity within the specified timeframe.
- Ensure all gravel meets material specifications outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price Request for Quote (RFQ).
- Period of Performance: Anticipated from March 2, 2026, through May 29, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- Submission Deadline: February 27, 2026, at 13:00 Central Time.
- NAICS Code: 212321 (Small Business Size Standard: 500 Employees).
- PSC Code: 5610 (Mineral Construction Materials, Bulk).
Submission & Evaluation
- Basis of Award: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Submission Method: E-mail quotes to tanner_frank@fws.gov. The subject line must include the solicitation ID (140FS126Q0033).
- Required Documents: Quotation on company letterhead or SF-1449 form, SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) code, point of contact information, completed FAR provision 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications), and subcontractor information if applicable.
- Eligibility: Only responsible small business sources registered in SAM.gov may submit a quote. Technical acceptability, including gravel specifications and delivery capability, is mandatory.
Additional Notes
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation, and no separate written solicitation will be issued. Failure to provide subcontractor information, if applicable, may result in non-responsiveness.