HI-big island NWR complx fire break mowing hakalau

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service seeks firebreak mowing services at the Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge on Hawaii's Big Island, with responses due October 2 and award anticipated by October 15. This is a total small business set-aside restricted to Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB).

Place of performance is Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge, Hawaii. The work requires mowing approximately 33.2 miles of roads and trails (30.2 miles with 3 miles mowed on both sides of fences) to maintain drivable conditions and reduce vehicle ignition risk. Vegetation consisting primarily of grass and non-woody plants, generally 10 to 48 inches in height, must be mowed to less than 6 inches with residual grass particles less than 6 inches in length. The work site includes both improved and unimproved roads requiring four-wheel drive access. Mowing is restricted when relative humidity is below 30%, sustained wind exceeds 5 mph, or grass has cured to prevent fire risk. The performance period is July 15 through September 30, 2026, with all work completed by September 30. The estimated award amount is $34. Offerors must be registered and active in SAM.gov with a valid Unique Entity Identifier and must submit SF 1449, company information with SAM.gov UEI, technical capabilities demonstrating relevant experience, and detailed pricing. Evaluation will weigh technical capabilities, technical approach, management plan, and past performance approximately equally with price. The NAICS code is 115310, Support Activities for Forestry. The procurement vehicle is a firm-fixed-price commercial purchase order.