56--TX-MCFADDIN NWR- LIMESTONE GRAVEL NORTH
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 proposals for the procurement and delivery of limestone gravel (NORTH) for the McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge in Sabine Pass, Texas. This is a 100% Total Small Business set-aside, firm-fixed-price contract. This requirement is for a portion of the refuge's total gravel needs. Quotes are due by April 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the procurement and delivery of crushed limestone gravel, Grade A, Road B, not to exceed 2,325 tons. The gravel is intended for maintenance and improvement of roads within the McFaddin NWR. Deliveries must be made using belly dump trailers to the specified "McFaddin North Location" (coordinates: 29°41'58.92"N, 94°10'1.54"W). The contractor will be responsible for spreading the road base on existing improved and unimproved roads, with turnaround locations specified by refuge staff. Performance standards include delivering a minimum of fifty (50) loads per day and coordinating delivery timing at least 24 hours in advance, within operating hours of 7:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Period of Performance: July 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026.
- Quote Due Date: April 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
- Published Date: March 20, 2026 (document posted date).
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes and questions must be emailed to khalilah.brown@fws.gov. Required quote content includes: Name of Firm, UEI, Point of Contact, Phone, Email, Unit Price (per Ton), Total Quoted Price, Price Validity Period, and Product Data Sheet. Evaluation will be based on Best Value, considering technical acceptability, competitive delivery lead time, and the lowest price. Past performance will also be considered. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.
Key Contacts
- For Quotes & Questions: Khalilah Brown (Contract Specialist) - khalilah.brown@fws.gov
- Contracting Officer: Caleb Kindsvater
- Technical Point of Contact: Ernie Crenwelge (Refuge Manager) - 409-460-4885