Masticating Machine, Kenai NWR, AK

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Solicitation number
140FS326R0008
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks a masticating machine for Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, with quotes due June 1, 2026. The procurement is a 100% Small Business Set Aside conducted under FAR Parts 12 and 13.

Place of performance is Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, Soldotna, Alaska (33398-A Ski Hill Road, Soldotna, AK 99669-2139). The machine will clear hazardous fuel breaks on the Kenai Peninsula for wildfire risk mitigation.

The specification requires detailed equipment performance: a tracked undercarriage with single grouser tracks 28–32 inches, hydrostatic drive transmission, H-frame oscillating style, and travel speed exceeding 4 MPH; a Tier 4 final engine exceeding 375 HP with fuel tank of at least 90 gallons and DEF tank of at least 4.2 gallons; hydraulic system exceeding 5000 PSI with overflow tank greater than 80 gallons; overall machine weight between 25,000 and 36,500 LBS; and an operator cab with ROPS/FOPS/OPS certification, pressurization, soundproofing below 80 DBA, and rear-mounted camera. The masticating head must equal or exceed the FAE 300/U-225 Sonic Mulching head specification, including drum operation, ability to shred 16-inch DBH trees, working width 85–94 inches, and minimum 46 bolt-on replaceable cutting teeth. The machine must be delivered FOB Destination to Kenai NWR; the contractor bears all shipping, unloading, and packing costs.

NAICS code is 333120, Construction Machinery Manufacturing, with small business size standard of 1,250 employees. PSC is 2410, Tractor, Full Tracked, Low Speed. Award will be made on a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable basis. Amendment 0001 (effective May 20, 2026) revised Attachment 2 specifications; offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment. Contract award is anticipated November 30, 2026.

Notice text

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is issuing a Request for Quotes for a Masticating Machine, Kenai NWR, AK. The anticipated performance period is shown below.

Period of Performance:
Contract award ¿ November 30, 2026.


Solicitation 140FS326R0008 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) is 100% Small Business Set Aside and is conducted under FAR Parts 12 and 13, incorporating provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC Number: 2026-01, Effective Date: 03/13/2026. The applicable North American Classification System (NAICS) code is 333111, Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing 1,250. The small business size standard is 1,250 employees.

Terms & Conditions:
Any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices are attached included in the Attachment SF1449-provisions and clauses- 140FS326R0008

The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ or see terms & conditions attached to the solicitation.

In order to be eligible for award, all contractors must have an Active Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) website https://sam.gov/content/home. Please note, SAM is a free website and there is never a cost to register your entity.

Prior to or following receipt of an award, the Contractor must register with the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP) to submit requests for payment. Please note, IPP is a free website and there is never a cost to complete registration. Invoices for services will be paid after the end of the month of service, advanced payments are not
allowed.

Instructions
All responsible business may submit a quote, which shall be considered by the agency. Award will be made as a firm-fixed- price contract. The basis of award is the tradeoff method, where consideration of price and the additional evaluation factors described in the Instructions to offerors. Award will be made to a responsible source in pursuant to FAR subpart 9.1.

For additional Instructions to Offerors please reference Attachment SF1449 and Attachments 1-4 .

Important Submission Dates & Site Visit Info:
1. Site Inspection:
Prior to submitting a quote, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance.

Please contact the Site POC Spencer Berg at Spencer_berg@fws.gov or 907-727-9447 in regards to a site visit.

2. Question Submission:
All questions regarding this Solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist, Fred Riley at Fred_riley@ios.doi.gov no later than Friday, May 29, 2026, at 2:00pm EDT. If necessary, questions received will be answered through an Amendment to this Solicitation.

Emails must indicate the following in the subject line: Question Submission for 140FS326R0008

3. Quote Submission:
Quotes (including all required documents) must be transmitted via e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Fred Riley at fred_riley@ios.doi.gov, no later than Monday, June 01, 2026, at 2:00pm EDT.

Emails must indicate the following in the subject line: Quote Submission 140FS326R0008.

Required Submittal Documents:
Offerors responding to this solicitation must submit the following documents:

- See SF1449- Solicitation- provisions_and_clauses-_140FS326R0008 -
ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

Complete the attached document or your own version that addresses each element.

Your quote will be considered non-responsive and will not be considered if all the above required documents are not completed in full and received as part of your submittal package.

An award will be made to the Contractor whose submittal documents conform to the requirements as described in this solicitation and who, based on a subjective assessment from the Government, offers the best value to include technical, past experience, and price. The Government reserves the right to award a contract to other than the lowest priced offer if, in its judgment, the non-cost factors outweighs the price difference.

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS
See attached documents:
ATTACHMENT 1 Solicitation Provisions and Clauses
ATTACHMENT 2 Performance Work Statement
ATTACHMENT 3 Quote Schedule
ATTACHMENT 4 Past Performance Questionnaire

Contracting Officer/Office:
Fred Riley, Contract Specialist
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - Joint Administrative Operations (JAO)
fred_riley@ios.doi.gov

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