56--E21 CIBOLA UNIT 1 GRAVEL MATERIAL STOCK
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 Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Regional Office is soliciting quotes (RFQ 140R3026Q0028) for the purchase, delivery, and stockpiling of 9,000 tons of Aggregate Base Course (ABC) material at the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge. This requirement is a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside. Quotes are due March 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM PT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for procuring approximately 9,000 tons of Aggregate Base Course (ABC) material. This material must meet specific gradation standards as detailed in Table 1, conforming to ASTM E 11 (2024), with verification required prior to delivery. Delivery and stockpiling will occur at a designated Reclamation site within the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge, located approximately 45 minutes south of Blythe, CA (GPS Coordinates: 33°20'00.01"N, 114°41'48.36"W). Deliveries are permitted Monday through Friday, 6 AM to 6 PM Pacific Daylight Time, with a 15 mph speed limit within the delivery area. The contractor must provide weight tickets for each delivery and implement effective dust control measures.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: Within 120 calendar days from the date of award.
- Solicitation Issue Date: February 18, 2026
- Questions Due: February 25, 2026, by 12:00 PM PT
- Quotes Due: March 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM PT
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to kberry@usbr.gov. Evaluation will be based on Price and Past Performance, with vendors required to demonstrate satisfactory or better past performance. The government intends to award without exchanges but reserves the right to conduct them if necessary.
Additional Notes
This acquisition is a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside. The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 212321, Construction Sand and Gravel Mining, with a small business size standard of 500 employees. The contracting office is the Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region. Contact Kathleen (Kathy) Berry at kberry@usbr.gov or 702-293-8460 for inquiries.