WA-MCNARY MAINT SHOP-OFFSET HARROW DISK
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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 quotes for one 11-Foot Wheel Offset Disk Harrow (Rome TACW-16 or Equal) for moist soil management at the McNary, Umatilla, and Cold Springs National Wildlife Refuges. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by May 28, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a new heavy disk, specifically an 11-foot wheel offset harrow disk, to be used for deep plowing through thick rooted vegetation (up to 10" of cattail root mats) and for mixing/aerating soil in seasonal moist soil units. The supplied equipment must be fully assembled and compatible with the FWS-owned 190 hp John Deere 7730 agricultural tractor, including all necessary parts, fittings, pins, and connectors.
Key Requirements & Deliverables
- One (1) 11-Foot Wheel Offset Disk Harrow (Rome TACW-16 or Equal).
- Salient Characteristics: 11'-0" width of cut, 16 disks (32" diameter x 3/8" thick, cutout, deep concavity blades), adjustable blade scrapers, heat-treated alloy steel gang axles, heavy-duty cast steel spacer spools, bearing wear plates, new industrial tires (2 each: 12.5L x 15 – 12 ply), hydraulic control group, two heavy-duty gang wrenches, drawbar jack stand, safety chain, and cylinder rod stops.
- Delivery is required no later than June 30, 2026, to the McNary NWR Maintenance Shop, 497 Gallant Rd, Burbank, WA 99323. A minimum 72-hour notice is required prior to delivery, which must occur during normal duty hours (Mon-Fri, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm local time, excluding Federal holidays). Prices must be FOB Destination.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (100%).
- NAICS Code: 333111 (Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing).
- PSC: 3710 (Soil Preparation Equipment).
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: May 28, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time.
- RFI Deadline: May 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time.
- Submission Method: Email all quotes to Tanner_Frank@ios.doi.gov. The email subject line must include the Solicitation Number (140FS12600102).
- Required Documents: Completed SF-18, a completed Bid Schedule, and a Technical Submission (all as individual PDF files). The Bid Schedule requires the total quoted price, proposed delivery date, vendor information (Company Name, SAM.gov UEI, valid email), and declarations of active SAM registration, authorized dealer/distributor status, and compatibility with the John Deere 7730 tractor.
- Evaluation: Award will be based on Best Value Trade-Off, with price as the primary factor and delivery date as the secondary factor. Technical acceptability will be evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis, requiring demonstration of authorized dealer status or resale capability, compatibility with the specified tractor, and ability to meet delivery timelines.
- Eligibility: Offerors must have an Active SAM Registration with no exclusions at the time of quote submission and award.
Points of Contact
- Contracting Officer: Tanner Frank (tanner_frank@ios.doi.gov)
- Technical Coordinator: Katherine Maikis (katherine_maikis@fws.gov, 509-380-4927)