AK-FWS kenai national-snow plow

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Kenai National Wildlife Refuge is soliciting proposals for the procurement and installation of a snowplow system for a 2024 Ford F350 pickup truck. The solicitation requires one snowplow unit with specific technical specifications including an expandable width blade ranging from 8-10 feet, maximum weight limitation of 1,000 pounds, and essential features such as LED headlights, trip springs, and an in-cab single hand controller. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit their quotes electronically to the designated contracting officer, Marshall Richard. The solicitation follows standard government procurement procedures requiring unit and total pricing, SAM.gov UEI Code, and complete vendor contact information. The solicitation was issued on September 10, 2025, with a tight deadline for quote submissions of September 15, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern time.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 333120 (Construction Machinery Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees, restricting competition to qualified small business entities. The contract involves the procurement of a single snowplow unit valued at an unspecified amount, though the specialized nature and government specifications suggest a substantial investment in heavy-duty snow removal equipment. Performance will occur at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge located in Soldotna, Alaska, with delivery required by November 14, 2025, providing approximately two months for manufacturing, delivery, and installation. The geographic location in Alaska and the approaching winter season emphasize the critical timing of this procurement for the refuge's operational readiness. No incumbent contractor information is provided in the solicitation documentation.