38--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) is soliciting proposals for 1,000 tons of 1.25" minus gravel for road reinforcement at Hanford Reach National Monument, WA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due April 28, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
The USFWS requires 1,000 tons of 1.25" minus gravel to reinforce roads around Wahluke Pond at Hanford Reach National Monument. These roads are essential for supporting prescribed fire units, fuel breaks, and wildland fire access. The gravel must be clean and free of weed seeds.
Key Requirements
- Supply 1,000 tons of 1.25" minus gravel.
- Provide a water tender (2,000+ gallons) with an operator to water roads during gravel delivery to maintain their integrity.
- Delivery to two specific sites within Hanford Reach National Monument, Burbank, WA (Site A: 46°39'33.01"N, 119°20'43.06"W; Site B: 46°39'57.40"N, 119°21'21.00"W).
- Coordinate delivery at least one week prior and confirm the delivery time at least 24 hours in advance.
- Delivery must occur during normal duty hours (Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.).
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price commercial order.
- NAICS Code: 212321 – Construction Sand and Gravel Mining (500 Employees).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Administering Office: Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Acquisitions Team, FWS SAT TEAM 3.
- Period of Performance: May 10, 2026, to September 30, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Solicitation Number: 140FS326Q0057.
- Offer Due Date: April 28, 2026, by 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Submission: Quotes must be emailed to Keith Rose (keith_rose@ios.doi.gov).
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered, active, and eligible for all awards in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).
- Evaluation Factors: Technical experience, capacity, and expertise; technical approach; management plan (key personnel and subcontractors); and past performance. Technical Capabilities & Past Performance combined will be weighed significantly more than price. A "Past Performance Survey" attachment must be completed and submitted.
Contact
Keith Rose, keith_rose@ios.doi.gov, 612-713-5423. Questions regarding the solicitation should be emailed within 48 hours of posting.