FWS neches river NWR - SB2 crushed granite

The Fish and Wildlife Service seeks quotation for 1,100 tons of SB2 crushed granite for delivery to Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Karnack, Texas by October 31, with quotations due July 16 at 5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time. The procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside.

Place of performance is Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Karnack, Texas. The Government will pick up material if the vendor's source is within 20 road miles of 262 W Highway 79, Jacksonville, Texas (measured by Google Maps default route); otherwise, the contractor must provide delivery and include transport costs in the quote. Loading availability runs Monday through Sunday, 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., from July 2026 through year-end. The NAICS code is 212313, Crushed and Broken Granite Mining and Quarrying; PSC is 5610, Mineral Construction Materials, Bulk.

Evaluation uses Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology under FAR Part 12 with a firm-fixed price contract contemplated for award. Technical Acceptability requires compliance with SB2 material specifications, identification of pickup or quarry location, capability to load 14–18-ton Government dump trucks safely and efficiently, and provision of product data sheets or certification (pass/fail). Past Performance requires satisfactory performance history and absence of terminations for cause or default within three years (pass/fail). Award goes to the lowest-priced offeror meeting both thresholds. Quotations must include firm-fixed price, descriptive literature with product identification, exact pickup location, and delivery pricing if applicable. Quotes must remain valid for 60 calendar days from closing. Questions are due July 14 at 12:00 PM EST to lawrence_aragon@ios.doi.gov. Contracting point of contact: Lorenzo Aragon, 505-248-6627.