IA - Port Louisa NWR - Steel Gooseneck Service Bod
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), specifically the Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge, is soliciting proposals for the fabrication and installation of a steel gooseneck service body on a Government-owned 2025 Chevrolet K3500 Silverado HD Diesel truck. This opportunity, originally a small business set-aside, has been amended to remove the set-aside designation, making it open to all businesses. Proposals are due February 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will fabricate and install a custom steel gooseneck service body designed for field maintenance, equipment transport, and towing operations. Key components include:
- Lockable toolboxes (forward, center, rear driver/passenger sides) with air shocks.
- 5-7 drawers on slides for forward boxes.
- Low-profile tailgate with a lockable rear storage compartment.
- 30,000-lb rated gooseneck ball integrated into the flatbed.
- Additional installations: built-in rear work lights, mud flaps, fuel intake plumbing, 7-wire trailer plug, rear camera, 75-100 gallon portable fuel tank with pump/hose reel, 2.5-inch Class V hitch, and a headache rack with lights. The Government will provide the truck. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, tools, and equipment, and for coordinating vehicle pick-up, installation, and delivery. Pick-up and delivery are at the contractor's cost if the service facility is more than 140 miles from Port Louisa NWR.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Order
- Period of Performance: February 16, 2026 – May 10, 2026
- Delivery Date: May 10, 2026
- Response Due: February 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time
- Published Date: January 26, 2026 (Amendment 0001)
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit proposals via email to dana_arnold@fws.gov as a single PDF file. Evaluation factors include:
- Ability to meet technical specifications.
- Technical experience (up to three similar projects using the provided form).
- Past performance (evaluated via CPARS; no record is neutral).
- Price. Non-price factors will be considered approximately equal to price. Required submissions include company information, SAM.gov UEI, completed SF 1449, provisions, technical specifications, and past performance details.
Important Notes
This solicitation was modified by Amendment 0001, which removed the Total Small Business Set-Aside, extended the bid due date, adjusted the submission time, and updated the period of performance and delivery date. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this amendment. A Wage Determination (2015-4999, Rev. 29) for Iowa counties is applicable, outlining minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for compliance.