ND-arrowwood NWR-pull type grader

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting quotes for a 14-foot rear steer pull-type grader with hydraulic capabilities and a snow shoe option for Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge in Pingree, North Dakota. The grader must meet specific technical specifications including a minimum weight of 7,800 pounds, a 14-foot blade width with 9-foot-9-inch cutting width, hydraulic rear steer control, and compatibility with tractors ranging from 120 to 400 horsepower. Offerors must submit comprehensive quotes on company letterhead that include detailed specifications, freight costs, delivery timelines, manufacturer and model information, operator and maintenance manuals, warranty documentation, parts lists, and applicable safety certifications. The evaluation will be conducted on a best-value basis, considering competitive pricing, delivery lead time, compliance with salient characteristics, warranty terms, and verified past performance history through CPARS/CRA and reference checks. The Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation number 140FS226Q0053 was posted on February 27, 2026, with quotes and questions due by March 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST; interested parties should direct inquiries to Khalilah Brown, the Contract Specialist, at khalilah_brown@fws.gov or 703-468-8291.

This procurement is designated as a 100 percent Total Small Business set-aside on a firm-fixed price basis, with no identified incumbent contractors. No specific budget range or award value has been disclosed in the solicitation documents. The grader must be delivered to Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge at 7780 10th Street SE, Pingree, ND 58476 by May 15, 2026, with a period of performance from March 16, 2026, through the delivery date. The contract involves the procurement of a single piece of specialized construction equipment tailored to the refuge's specific operational needs. Payment will be processed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and the contract will incorporate standard FAR clauses applicable to commercial item acquisitions.