TX-santa ANA NWR tram purchase

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting quotes for the purchase of a new gasoline-powered Passenger Tram Trailer for the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge under solicitation number 140FS226Q0033. The tram must be fully assembled and ready for use, featuring a 3.6L V6 gasoline engine with automatic transmission, climate-controlled cab accommodating minimum 16 passengers, and a detachable open-air trailer with minimum 28 seats. Key requirements include wheelchair accessibility with electric or hydraulic ramp, low-floor aluminum design, marine-grade audio system with Bluetooth PA capability, LED lighting, and the ability to traverse 16% grade inclines. Award will be made to the responsible offeror providing the best value based on technical specifications and past performance weighted more favorably than price alone. Quotes are due by February 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time, with submissions required on Standard Form 1449 to contracting officer Jeremy Riva at jeremy_riva@fws.gov.

This solicitation is set aside exclusively for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), with a NAICS code of 336211 (Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing) and a size standard of 1,000 employees. No incumbent contractor or award value has been specified in the solicitation documents. The contract calls for delivery of a single unit to 3325 Green Jay Road, Alamo, Texas 78516-9509 on an FOB Destination basis, with a required delivery date of July 1, 2026 and a period of performance from March 2, 2026 through July 1, 2026. Offerors must include estimated delivery dates and country of origin information with their quotes, and the unit must be serviceable through local dealerships with affordable replacement parts availability.