MO LOESS BLUFFS NWR Skid Winch Unit (Brand Name)

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for a "Skid Winch, Brand Name or Equal" for the Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge. The government is procuring this item to meet a specific requirement at the refuge.

• A "Skid Winch, Brand Name or Equal" is required.

• Specific salient characteristics are detailed, including:

  • 30,000 lb. capacity winch with a wide-drum configuration.
  • Manual free-spool capability.
  • Powder-coat finish.
  • Removable dozer blade (approx. 7 ft. working width).
  • Capacity for approximately 300 ft. of 5/8 inch wire rope.
  • Ice/gravel spikes.
  • Hydraulic pressure gauge.
  • Skid-steer style tie-back anchors.
  • Removable and serviceable cutting edge.
  • Removable operator guard.

• The unit must be fully assembled and ready for use upon delivery.

• Prices quoted must be FOB Destination.

• Delivery is required by 05/01/2026.

• This is a 100% Small Business set-aside.

• It is a firm-fixed-price contract.

• The contract type is not explicitly stated but implied to be for commercial products and services.

• Quotes and questions must be emailed to jeremy_riva@fws.gov by the closing date and time indicated in Block 8 (03/13/2026 at 1700 ED).

• The award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and offers the best value, considering technical specifications, past performance, and price. Technical and past performance are more important than price.

• Conformance to the Scope of Work is considered more favorable than price.

• The government reserves the right to award to other than the lowest priced offer based on best value tradeoffs.

• This acquisition is a 100% Small Business set-aside.

• Interested businesses are encouraged to submit their quotation on the Standard Form (SF) 1449.

• The solicitation contains deviations from standard FAR clauses 52.212-3 and 52.212-5.

• Specific clauses are incorporated by reference, including FAR 52.212-4 (Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services) and FAR 52.212-5 (Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services).

• Attachments include "Specifications - Skid Winch_Brand Name or Equal" and "Brand Name Justification."

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides the specifications for a Skid Winch Unit, referenced as "Brand Name or Equal." It details the salient characteristics required for the unit and outlines delivery terms and contact information.

• Referenced Brand and Model: Dyno Tune, PWS30
• Salient Characteristics:
  • 30,000 lb. capacity winch with wide-drum configuration
  • Manual free-spool capability
  • Powder-coat finish
  • Removable dozer blade (approx. 7 ft. working width)
  • Capacity for approx. 300 ft. of 5/8-inch wire rope
  • Ice/gravel spikes
  • Hydraulic pressure gauge
  • Skid-steer style tie-back anchors
  • Removable and serviceable cutting edge
  • Removable operator guard
• Delivery Terms: FOB Destination. The contractor is responsible for all costs and logistics until delivery to the specified destination.
• Delivery Location: Loess Bluffs NWR, 25542 U.S. Highway 159, Forest City, Missouri 64451.
• Point of Contact: Forest Kemp, Admin Officer, Big Muddy National Fish & Wildlife Refuge. Contact information provided for delivery arrangements.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the specific technical requirements and performance capabilities of the Skid Winch Unit being procured. It also clarifies the delivery responsibilities and provides essential contact information for logistical coordination. Bidders must ensure their proposed equipment meets or exceeds these salient characteristics and delivery terms.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Single Source Justification (Under SAT) for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Joint Administrative Operations, Acquisitions Operations. It justifies the procurement of a specific skid winch unit.

This document indicates a potential sole-source acquisition for a Dyno Tune PWS30 model skid winch. While it states that "Equal products will be considered in accordance with 52.211-6," bidders interested in providing alternative skid winch units that meet the specified requirements should note this justification. The need is for a skid winch capable of pulling large, stuck equipment (e.g., excavators, dozers) out of wetlands from over 100 feet away, without requiring large machinery for recovery. The program office will continue to monitor the market for other brands that meet these specifications. Bidders should review the "Description of Need" and "Other Capable Sources" sections for details on the requirements.