KS - quivira NWR - weir board sliding gates

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a small business contractor to design, fabricate, and deliver two weir board sliding gates for the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge in Stafford, Kansas. The solicitation (140FS225Q0048) requires the gates to be constructed entirely of type 316 stainless steel with specific dimensional requirements, including a 54.5" frame width, 36" gate height, and manual hand-crank operation. Quotes will be evaluated on a best value basis, considering technical expertise, compliance with the Statement of Work, lead time, pricing, and past performance. The original quote submission deadline was February 13, 2025, but has been extended to March 5, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST. Interested vendors must submit a comprehensive proposal including the SF-1449 form, technical details, and anticipated lead time, with all communications directed to khalilah_brown@fws.gov.

The contract is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 332312 with a size standard of 500 employees. The period of performance is from March 10, 2025, to August 15, 2025, with a delivery requirement by April 30, 2025. Contractors must comply with the Service Contract Act Wage Determination for Stafford County, Kansas, which includes specific wage rates and fringe benefits. The gates will be delivered to 1434 NE 80th Street in Stafford, with government employees handling the unloading. While no specific award value is mentioned, the contract requires precise fabrication of two gates to fit existing stainless steel stop log channels installed in 2017, with no mandatory pre-proposal site visit required. Subcontractors must be disclosed in the proposal to be considered eligible for award.