TX-SANTA ANA NWR TRAM PURCHASE
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 quotations for a new gasoline-powered Passenger Tram Trailer for the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge in Alamo, TX. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due February 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a fully assembled, ready-for-use passenger tram trailer. Key specifications include:
- Power Car: 3.6L V6 gas engine, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive, 24-gallon fuel tank (minimum), 4-wheel disc brakes, climate-controlled cab, minimum 16 seats, wheelchair accessibility (under-floor ramp), low-floor design, aluminum floor deck, stainless steel stanchions, molded fiberglass seats, marine-grade audio with Bluetooth PA, LED lighting.
- Trailer: Attachable open-air trailer with a minimum of 28 seats, electric/hydraulic brakes, articulated all-wheel steering.
- General: Heavy-duty model with steel frame and white fiberglass body, ability to traverse a 16% grade incline, local dealership serviceability, and easy maintenance/affordable replacement parts.
- Delivery: FOB Destination Alamo, TX, requested by July 1, 2026.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 336211 (Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing) with a 1,000-employee size standard.
- Period of Performance: March 2, 2026, to July 1, 2026.
- Quote Due Date: February 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
- Published Date: February 2, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes and questions must be emailed to the primary contact. Award will be made to the offeror providing the best value, with technical specifications and past performance being more important than price. Offerors are strongly encouraged to submit quotations on Standard Form (SF) 1449.
Additional Notes
Full specifications are attached to the solicitation. The solicitation incorporates various FAR clauses by reference. Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).