38--MI-MARQUETTE BS-WINCHES/PARTS

Solicitation

This document outlines the contract specifications for the procurement of four winches by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Marquette Biological Station. These winches are intended to assist in the control of invasive sea lamprey populations in the Great Lakes basin by providing necessary equipment for teams operating in remote and challenging environments.

• Four winches are required.
• Warn winches are the preferred brand.
• Government tax exemption documentation will be provided.
• Delivery is to the Marquette Biological Station, 1095 Cornerstone Dr., Marquette, MI 49855.
• Installation is not required as part of this solicitation; Refuge Staff will install winches.

The document specifies the required winches and associated mounting/grille guard kits for various truck models:

For Trucks (1&2) - 2025 Chevy 2500 Ext Cab 4X4 6.75' Bed:

• VR EVO 12-S Winch (2 Total)
• Trans4mer Gen III Center – Only Grille Guard (2 Total)
• Trans4mer Gen III Mid Frame Carrier Kit (2 Total)
• Trans4fmer Gen III - Mid Frame Bracket Kit For 20-25 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500 (2 Total)

For Truck (3) - 2024 Ford F150 Ext Cab 4X4 6.5' Bed:

• VR EVO 10-S Winch (1 Total)
• Trans4mer Gen III Center – Only Grille Guard (1 Total)
• Trans4mer Gen III Mid Frame Carrier Kit (1 Total)
• Trans4mer Gen III Mounting Bracket Kit – 21-25 Ford F150 (Must have Revision A-4 on box or will not fit) (1 Total)

For Truck (4) - 2026 Chevy 1500 Ext Cab 4X4 6.5' Bed:

• VR EVO 10-S Winch (1 Total)
• Trans4mer Gen III Center – Only Grille Guard (1 Total)
• Trans4mer Gen III Mid Frame Carrier Kit (1 Total)
• Trans4mer Gen III Mounting Bracket Kit (1 Total)

For Trucks (5,6,7) - 2025 Ford F350 EXT Cab 4X4, 2025 Ford F250 EXT Cab 4X4:

• Trans4mer Gen III Mounting Bracket Kit (3 Total)

• Trans4mer Gen III Mid Frame Carrier Kit (3 Total)

• The contract period is for FY2026.

• Delivery Date: 5/31/2026 or earlier (Request “Net 60 ARO")

• The solicitation includes various FAR provisions and clauses related to evaluation, representations, certifications, and contract terms. Key clauses include:

  • FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Evaluation based on Price).
  • FAR 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.
  • FAR 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements.
  • FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor.
  • FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies.
  • FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans.
  • FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons.
  • FAR 52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services.
  • FAR 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies.
  • FAR 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act.
  • FAR 52.225-5, Trade Agreements.
  • FAR 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving.
  • FAR 52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities.
  • FAR 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels.

• The solicitation includes provisions for various small business set-asides, including HUBZone, Total Small Business, Partial Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) concerns. Offerors must identify their business size and status.

• Service Project Officer: Jarvis Applekamp, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Marquette Biological Station.

• Administrative Point of Contact: Jessica Barber, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Marquette Biological Station.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (RFQ) for commercial products and services. It outlines the government's requirement for specific parts, including winches, grille guards, and various frame carrier and bracket kits.

• VR EVO 12-S WINCH PN 103255 (Quantity: 2)

• VR EVO 10-S WINCH PN103253 (Quantity: 2)

• GRILLE GUARD PN102957 (Quantity: 4)

• MID FRAME CARRIER KIT PN107650 (Quantity: 4)

• MID FRAME CARRIER KIT PN107650 (Quantity: 3)

• MID FRAME BRACKET KIT PN108003 (Quantity: 2)

• MID FRAME BRACKET KIT PN107653 (Quantity: 1)

• MID FRAME BRACKET KIT PN112043 (Quantity: 1)

• MID FRAME BRACKET KIT PN108001 (Quantity: 3)

• The solicitation number is 140FC22600013.

• The solicitation issue date is 02/26/2026.

• The offer due date is 03/10/2026 at 1500 ED.

• The period of performance is 04/01/2026 to 07/03/2026.

• Delivery is expected by 07/03/2026 to the FWS Marquette Biological Station.

• This is a Request for Quote (RFQ).

• Bidders must complete blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30.

• Invoices should be submitted to the address in Block 18a unless otherwise noted.

• The acquisition is marked as UNRESTRICTED.

• The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 336390, with a size standard of $1,000.

• The document references Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5, with addenda attached.

• The delivery location is FWS, Construction A/E Team 2, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church VA 22041.