CO-FWS SAN luis valley- hygrade pull type rear STE

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking to procure a 12-foot pull-type rear steer grader for the Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge in Colorado through this firm-fixed price contract. The solicitation specifies a brand name or equal requirement for a HyGrade Model 1200RS grader, which must include comprehensive hydraulic capabilities such as dual hydraulic cylinders for blade angle adjustment, hydraulic rear steer function providing 4-5 feet of lateral movement, and a blade that can angle 45 degrees in either direction with 15-degree tilt capability for slope cuts. The grader must meet specific technical requirements including a minimum weight of 6,300 pounds, 26-inch ground clearance, and compatibility with tractors rated between 90-230 horsepower. Evaluation will be conducted on a best value basis, considering the grader's specifications, competitive lead time and pricing, and the vendor's past performance history through reference checks using CPARS/CRA and other sources. Offerors must submit quotes by August 5, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST via email, including total cost, estimated delivery lead time, and vendor SAM UEI.

This procurement is designated as a 100% total small business set-aside under NAICS code 333111 (Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. The solicitation does not identify any incumbents or current contractors, and no specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed in the available documentation. The procurement calls for delivery of a single grader unit with a performance period running from August 8, 2025, to April 30, 2026, and a planned delivery date of April 30, 2026. The place of performance is the San Luis Valley National Wildlife Refuge Complex located at 7824 El Rancho Lane in Alamosa, Colorado 81101. The contact for this procurement is Mike Oldham, who can be reached at 719-434-4939 or Mike_Oldham@fws.gov for any questions regarding the solicitation requirements.