SD - SAND LAKE NWR - Grader Mount Gravel Retriever

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is procuring one Grader Mount Gravel Retriever for delivery to the Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Columbia, South Dakota. The equipment will be used to maintain gravel roads within the Sand Lake NWR and Wetland Management District to support road infrastructure longevity, reduce maintenance costs, and improve driving safety. The gravel retriever must meet specific technical specifications including a 5" x 5" x 5/16" frame, 11 24" discs and 1 22" disc, 6" disc spacing, 2-4 bolt pillow block bearings, and a total weight of 2,500 lbs. The government will award a firm-fixed-price contract to the contractor whose offer provides the best value considering technical specifications, lead time, and price. Quotes are due by September 9, 2025, at 10 AM Eastern Time and must be submitted via email to Contracting Officer Dana Arnold.

This solicitation is set aside for small businesses with a size standard of 1,250 employees, and no incumbent or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. While no specific award value or budget range is provided, the contract requires delivery of the single gravel retriever unit by December 31, 2025, with the contract period of performance running from September 16, 2025 to December 31, 2025. The delivery location is 39650 Sand Lake Drive, Columbia, SD 57433, with the government having the option to pick up the equipment if it is available within 250 miles of the Sand Lake NWR. If pickup is not feasible, delivery will be FOB Destination at the contractor's expense. Technical points of contact for the project include Brandon Casey, Wage Grade Mechanic, and James Snyder, GAOA Heavy Equipment Operator, both located at the Sand Lake NWR.