24--SD-FWS DC BOOTH HNFH-LOADER

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items to procure a Small Articulated Loader for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, DC Booth National Fish Hatchery in Spearfish, SD. The anticipated performance period is 45 days from award (approximately 2/13/2026 – 3/30/2026).

• A Small Articulated Loader meeting specific "Salient Characteristics" (detailed in the document, including engine HP, lift capacity, hydraulic system, dimensions, traction, safety features, lighting, attachment interface, instrumentation, and warranty).

• The offered product must be a Bobcat L28 or an equal item that meets or exceeds the specified characteristics. Offerors proposing an "equal" product must demonstrate compliance.

• Delivery is FOB Destination to the DC Booth National Fish Hatchery, Spearfish, SD.

• Installation is required and must be included in the quoted price.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Basis of Award: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• NAICS Code: 333111.

• Small Business Size Standard: 1250 employees.

• Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set Aside.

• Submission Instructions: Submit quotation on company letterhead or the enclosed pricing form, including SAM.gov UEI code, POC phone number and email address. Include a copy of FAR provision 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items with applicable sections completed.

• Technical Acceptability: Evaluated on a pass/fail basis. Failure to provide sufficient information to demonstrate compliance will result in an unacceptable determination.

• Key Deadlines:

  • Solicitation Questions Due: Thursday, January 22, 2026
  • Quotes Due: Thursday, January 29, 2026

• This acquisition is a TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE.

• All responsible small business sources may submit a quote.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) as an active vendor.

• The document includes numerous FAR provisions and clauses that offerors must comply with, covering areas such as representations and certifications, contract terms, and conditions.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of a Small Articulated Loader for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, DC Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery (HNFH) located in Spearfish, SD.

• The primary deliverable is a Small Articulated Loader.

• The offered product must be a Bobcat L28 or an equal item that meets all salient characteristics specified in the solicitation.

• Offerors proposing an "equal" product must provide supporting documentation to demonstrate equivalency.

• Failure to provide sufficient information to establish compliance will result in a determination of unacceptable.

• Contract type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Period of Performance: February 13, 2026, to March 30, 2026 (Delivery: 45 Days After Award).

• Submission Method: Quotes should be submitted via email to nicole_c_johnson@fws.gov on company letterhead or the enclosed pricing form.

• Required Information: Include SAM.gov UEI code, point of contact phone number and e-mail address, and a completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items.

• Basis of Award: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). The award will be made to the responsible source submitting the lowest-priced quote that meets the technical acceptability requirement.

• Technical Acceptability: Evaluated on a pass/fail basis.

• Solicitation Questions Due: January 22, 2026.

• Quotes Due: January 29, 2026.

• This acquisition is set aside 100.00% for Small Business.

• All responsible small business sources may submit a quote.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) as an active vendor by the time an award decision is necessary.

• NAICS Code: 333111

• Size Standard: 1,250