WA-HANFORD-SADDLE NWR-FIRE-WB10BIL GRAVL
Overview
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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 (USFWS), under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting proposals for the procurement and delivery of 1,000 tons of 1.25" minus gravel for the Hanford Reach National Monument/Saddle Mountain National Wildlife Refuge in Burbank, WA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside combined synopsis/solicitation. The government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price contract. Offers are due by April 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will supply and deliver 1,000 tons of clean, weed-seed-free 1.25" minus gravel to two specific sites within the Hanford Reach National Monument. This gravel is required to reinforce roads around Wahluke Pond, which are critical for prescribed fire units, fuel breaks, and wildland fire access. The scope also includes providing a water tender (2,000+ gallons) and operator to water roads during gravel delivery to maintain their integrity. Delivery must occur during normal duty hours (Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.).
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Solicitation Number: 140FS326Q0057)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price commercial order
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 212321 – Construction Sand and Gravel Mining (500 Employees)
- Period of Performance: May 10, 2026, to September 30, 2026
- Solicitation Issue Date: April 21, 2026
- Offer Due Date: April 28, 2026, 5:00 PM Eastern Time
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to keith_rose@ios.doi.gov. Offerors must be registered, active, and eligible in SAM.gov. Evaluation will consider:
- Technical experience, capacity, and expertise
- Technical approach
- Management plan (key personnel and subcontractors)
- Past performance (requires completion of a "Past Performance Survey" form) Technical Capabilities & Past Performance combined will be weighed significantly more than price.
Additional Notes
This is a new requirement with no previous contract. No site visit is scheduled. Questions regarding the solicitation should be emailed to the contracting officer within 48 hours of posting.