MS-FWS dahomey NWR-limestone

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is procuring 2,895 tons of #610 crushed limestone gravel for the Dahomey National Wildlife Refuge in Mississippi through this Request for Quote under NAICS code 212312. The procurement is being conducted using simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13, with the government intending to issue a firm-fixed price commercial order for limestone gravel that will be tail gate spread at approximately 3 inches thick. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and demonstrate technical experience with limestone and road materials, submit a technical approach and management plan, and provide past performance references. The evaluation criteria emphasize technical capabilities and past performance as significantly more important than price, with additional consideration given to technical experience and approach. Quote submissions are due by July 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, with an anticipated award date of August 7, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside targeting businesses with up to 750 employees under the Crushed and Broken Limestone Mining and Quarrying classification. The contract requires delivery of a minimum of 10 trucks per day during the flexible delivery period that commences September 1, 2025 and extends through September 30, 2026. The limestone must meet Mississippi Department of Transportation Standards Specification 703.04.3 for crushed stone aggregate gradation, with weight tickets required for each delivery. Performance will occur at the Dahomey National Wildlife Refuge in Bolivar County, Mississippi, specifically along Bear Road within the refuge boundary. Local delivery conditions include a tight turn in the delivery route that may necessitate bob truck delivery to accommodate the terrain and access limitations of the wildlife refuge location.