NV-desert NWR-2300-gallon hdpe water reserve tanks

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting quotes for the procurement of eleven (11) 2300-gallon High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) water reserve tanks for the Desert National Wildlife Refuge in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is a firm-fixed price contract with a Request for Quote (RFQ) process that requires offerors to submit proposals by January 9, 2026 at 5:00 pm EST. The tanks must match existing models currently in use by the refuge, feature a cylindrical design in tan color with specific internal supports and UV-resistant material compliant with ANSI/NSF 61 potable water standards. Evaluation will be based on best value criteria, including price, technical acceptability, competitive delivery schedule, and past performance verified through reference checks and examples of similar work completed for government entities. Offerors must provide detailed specifications including model numbers, proof of tank compatibility, unit pricing, total pricing, lead time, manufacturer warranty terms, and freight costs in their submissions.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% Total Small Business set-aside, limiting eligibility to qualified small businesses. The contract period of performance runs from December 29, 2025 to February 16, 2026, with final delivery required by mid-February 2026 to the Desert National Wildlife Refuge located at 16001 Corn Creek Rd., Las Vegas, Nevada 89124. No incumbent contractor or budget ceiling is specified in the available documentation. The tanks will serve the critical purpose of safely storing potable water to support wildlife preservation efforts during drought conditions, particularly for bighorn sheep and other species in dry environments. Key government contacts include Contracting Officer Caleb Kindsvater, Contract Specialist Khalilah Brown, and Technical POC Christa Weise with the FWS SAT Team 2 located in Falls Church, Virginia.