CA sacramento NWR complex tractor repair

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a contractor to repair the air conditioning system on a Case 135 Agricultural Tractor located at the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex in Willows, California. The solicitation (No. 140FS125Q0047) requires a qualified small business to diagnose and address repeated refrigerant charging issues with the tractor's air conditioning unit. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and will be evaluated using a lowest price technically acceptable methodology. The solicitation requires the selected vendor to pick up and return the tractor to the refuge location, coordinate with technical points of contact, and obtain authorization for any necessary part replacements. Quotes are due by March 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, with a specific requirement that all repair work must be completed within 30 days after receipt of the order.

This contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 811310 with a size standard of $12.5 million, targeting commercial and industrial machinery repair services. The period of performance is from April 1, 2025, to May 1, 2025, with a contract delivery date of May 1, 2025. Wage rates for potential workers are governed by the Department of Labor Wage Determination No. 2015-5675, which establishes minimum hourly rates and benefits for various job classifications in California's Colusa, Glenn, and Tehama counties. The repair project involves a specific Case IH Maxxum 135 tractor with serial number HACMX135CLDH299D, as documented in the attached tractor identification and photographic materials. While no specific incumbent contractor is mentioned, the solicitation provides detailed visual and technical documentation to support potential bidders in understanding the scope of the required air conditioning repair services.