MO-loess bluffs national-rice stubble roller

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting quotes for the procurement and delivery of one 20-foot rice stubble roller for agricultural field residue management at Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge in Missouri. The equipment must meet detailed specifications including a minimum working width of 20 feet, transport width not exceeding 7 feet 7 inches, a 36-inch diameter roller drum with spiral-pattern cleats, and a minimum weight of 10,000 pounds. The contract will be awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation criterion, with consideration given to competitive pricing, delivery lead time, specification compliance, and past performance verified through CPARS/CRA. Offerors must provide three examples of successful, timely completion of similar work from federal, state, or local government contracts. Quotes are due by February 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST, with the required delivery date of May 1, 2026 and period of performance from March 2, 2026 to May 1, 2026.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% Total Small Business set-aside, limiting competition to small business concerns. The contract does not identify any incumbent contractors or current service providers. While no specific budget ceiling is disclosed in the solicitation materials, the requirement encompasses a single piece of equipment with freight costs and delivery included in the quoted price. The rice stubble roller must be delivered to Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge located at 25542 Highway 159, Forest City, Missouri 64451. The procurement is subject to standard Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses including Buy American requirements, payment by Electronic Funds Transfer through the Invoice Processing Platform, and various compliance certifications, with Khalilah Brown serving as the contract specialist (khalilah_brown@fws.gov, 703-468-8291) and William Kutosky as the technical point of contact (william_kutosky@fws.gov, 720-930-1375).