56--TX-MCFADDIN NWR- LIMESTONE GRAVEL NORTH

SOL #: 140FS226Q0073Award Notice

Overview

Buyer

Interior
Us Fish And Wildlife Service
FWS, SAT TEAM 2
Falls Church, VA, 22041, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Construction Sand and Gravel Mining (212321)

PSC

Mineral Construction Materials, Bulk (5610)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Mar 20, 2026
2
Last Updated
Apr 16, 2026

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

People

Points of Contact

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