TX NECHES RIVER NWR Aluminum Culverts
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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) is soliciting proposals for the purchase and delivery of three 72-inch X 40 feet aluminum culverts for the Neches River National Wildlife Refuge near Jacksonville, Texas. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 332996). Offers are due by June 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement, delivery, and unloading of three (3) 72-inch X 40 feet, 12 GA. ALUMINUM CMP (3 x 1) culverts. These culverts are specifically for the Deadwater Bridge Project at the Neches River National Wildlife Refuge. The contractor is responsible for unloading the culverts at the designated site.
Key Requirements
- Provide three specified aluminum culverts (72" X 40' 12 GA. ALUMINUM CMP (3 x 1)).
- Deliver the culverts to Neches River NWR, 262 West US-79, Jacksonville, TX 75766.
- Include estimated lead time after receipt of order, country of origin, and a place of manufacture statement in the submitted offer.
- Contractor must possess the capability to haul and unload large culverts.
- Coordinate delivery access with Leo Gustafson, Refuge Manager, at (956) 245-9426, as the delivery location is behind a locked gate.
- Submit a Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QC/QA) plan with the proposal.
Contract Details
- Type: Solicitation (RFQ/RFP)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS: 332996, Size Standard: 550 employees)
- Period of Performance: June 24, 2026, to July 1, 2026, with delivery requested no later than July 1, 2026.
- Contact: Jeremy Riva (jeremy_riva@ios.doi.gov, 303-535-4788) for quotes and questions.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offers Due: June 22, 2026, by 5:00 PM ET.
- Submission Method: Interested businesses are strongly encouraged to submit quotations on Standard Form (SF) 1449 via email to jeremy_riva@ios.doi.gov.
- Evaluation Factors: Ability to meet technical specifications, lead time for delivery after receipt of order, past performance, and price. Conformance to specifications is considered more favorable than price. The Government reserves the right to award to other than the lowest-priced offer based on best value tradeoffs.
- Offerors must hold prices firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.
Additional Notes
Payment will be made via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4.