MO - LOESS BLUFFS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE - Winch

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is procuring a specialized Winch Skid Unit for the Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge in Missouri. The specific equipment required is a Dyno Tune PWS30 model featuring a 30,000 lb winch with wide drum, manual free spool, powdercoat finish, removable 7-foot dozer blade, 300-foot 5/8-inch wire rope capacity, ice/gravel spikes, hydraulic pressure gauge, and removable cutting edge and operator guard. This equipment will be used to recover heavy equipment that becomes stuck in wetlands during habitat improvement and water management operations. The government will evaluate proposals based on technical specifications, lead time, and price, with non-price factors being approximately equal to price in importance. Quotes are due September 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, and must be submitted as a single PDF document via email containing Standard Form 1449, company information, completed provisions, technical specifications, lead time, and pricing.

This procurement is set aside 100% for women-owned small businesses with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price order with a performance period from September 25, 2025, to January 29, 2026, requiring delivery by January 29, 2026. The single unit must be delivered FOB Destination to Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge at 25542 U.S. Highway 159, Forest City, Missouri 64451. The contractor is responsible for all packing, marking, shipping documentation, and delivery charges, with the requirement to contact the refuge manager at least three days prior to delivery to coordinate arrival time. While the solicitation includes a brand name justification for the Dyno Tune PWS30, it is structured as a "brand name or equal" procurement, allowing equivalent products that meet the technical specifications.