AR-s arkansas REF-subsoiling

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a small business contractor to perform subsoiling services at the Overflow National Wildlife Refuge in Arkansas. The solicitation, numbered 140FS325Q0010, requires mechanized subsoiling of 102 acres within Compartment 3, using specialized equipment with low ground pressure and minimal surface disturbance. Contractors must subsoil the fields on 10-foot spacing to a minimum depth of 18 inches, with work oriented north-south and performed only during dry weather conditions. The proposal is due by December 2, 2024, at 12:00 PM EST, with a performance period from November 25, 2025, to March 31, 2026. Technical evaluations will likely focus on the contractor's ability to meet precise operational specifications, including maintaining soil integrity, preventing rutting, and adhering to forestry best management practices.

The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 115310 with a size standard of $11.5 million. The work will take place approximately 5 miles west of Wilmot, Arkansas, at specific geographical coordinates (33°04'26.83"N, 91°38'44.67"W). The project is part of a larger effort to restore bottomland hardwood forest, with this subsoiling phase being critical preparation for subsequent hand planting activities. While specific award values are not detailed, the contract will be firm-fixed-price. The period of active subsoiling is relatively short, spanning from August 15, 2025, through September 30, 2025. Key contact personnel include William Whited as the primary technical point of contact, with Lorri Johnson and Billy Burchfield serving as alternates, and Stephanie Long handling contract inquiries.