MN valley debris blower

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a debris blower for the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge through a firm-fixed price Request for Proposal (RFP). The equipment must feature a 24.6 horsepower gas engine, high-efficiency axial flow turbine-type fan, handheld wireless RF controller, and a 13-inch outlet diameter nozzle, with a standard length of 97 inches and a weight of 475 pounds. The debris blower must include a lawn-tractor style tow-behind hitch configuration and be covered by a two-year or 1,500-hour limited warranty. Evaluation will be based on technical specifications compliance, past performance, and price, with technical and past performance factors weighted more heavily than cost considerations. The solicitation was posted on December 8, 2025, with proposals due by December 22, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. EST, to be submitted via email to Jeremy Riva at jeremy_riva@fws.gov.

This procurement is designated as a 100 percent small business set-aside, limiting competition to qualified small business entities. The contract specifies a delivery deadline of March 1, 2026, and offerors must provide estimated lead time with their proposals. No incumbent contractor or specific award value is identified in the solicitation documents. The equipment will be used at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge in Minnesota, which serves as the place of performance. The government will award the contract to the offeror offering the best value based on the ability to meet technical specifications, completion timeline, past performance experience, and overall pricing.