AL-wheeler NWR-white springs RD repair limestone

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting quotes for the supply and delivery of 1,025 tons of tailgate spread 1½ inch Crusher Run gravel limestone for road repair at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge near Decatur, Alabama. The procurement specifically targets the rehabilitation of a segment of Eagle Nest Island Road and White Springs Road, requiring materials that meet Alabama Department of Transportation Standards. Contractors must be registered in both the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Invoice Processing Payment Platform (IPP), with mandatory electronic invoicing and Electronic Funds Transfer payment processes. The evaluation will prioritize technical experience in limestone mining, technical approach to performing the work, management plan, and past performance, with technical capabilities and past performance weighted significantly more important than price. The solicitation response deadline is September 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time, with an anticipated award date of September 10, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 212312 for Crushed and Broken Limestone Mining and Quarrying, targeting businesses with up to 750 employees. The contract will be conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13 as a firm-fixed price commercial order, though no specific contract value range is disclosed in the available documentation. Delivery must be completed within 14 days of award and no later than November 15, 2025, with contractors expected to maintain a minimum delivery rate of 10 trucks per day once operations begin. Performance will occur at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge near Decatur, Alabama, with delivery restricted to weekdays between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, excluding government holidays. No incumbent contractors are identified in the solicitation materials.