USFWS AR wapanocca NWR gravel

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is seeking a small business contractor to furnish, deliver, and tailgate spread approximately 2,500 tons of Class 7 Gravel at Levee #1 on the Wapanocca National Wildlife Refuge in Arkansas. The solicitation (140FS325Q0014) requires contractors to be registered in SAM.gov and the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) system, with a focus on demonstrating past performance in similar projects. Potential bidders must submit questions by December 9, 2024, at 3:00 PM EDT, with final quotes due by December 16, 2024, at 3:00 PM EDT. The government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract within 10 days after quote submission, with evaluation likely based on past performance data, including experience in federal contracting and relevance of previous projects. Contractors will be expected to provide detailed information about their capabilities, including years of experience, available employees, and three relevant past performance references.

The contract is specifically set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 212321 (Construction Sand and Gravel Mining) with a size standard of 500 employees. The period of performance is scheduled from August 1, 2025, to October 31, 2025, with delivery trucks required to have tailgate chains for consistent spreading. Contractors must maintain a minimum delivery rate of 10 loads per day once deliveries commence, with authorized delivery times between 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. The place of performance is located at 178 Hammond Ave, Turrell, AR 72384. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the contract involves the precise delivery and spreading of gravel on a federal wildlife refuge, suggesting a focused and potentially valuable opportunity for qualifying small businesses with experience in construction materials and government contracting.