WI-green BAY fwco- trailer moving services

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Green Bay Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office (FWCO) is seeking a contractor to provide specialized trailer moving services for five automated fish tagging trailers across multiple Midwestern states. The solicitation requires transportation of these large trailers (48' long, 8'6" wide, 13,500 lbs) between state and federal fish hatcheries in Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and Pennsylvania. Key contract requirements include maintaining a single point of contact, providing commercial drivers with appropriate licenses, and carrying insurance to cover the $1.5 million trailer replacement value. The evaluation will be based on best value, considering technical expertise, trucking certifications, insurance coverage, competitive pricing, and past performance. Quotes are due by February 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST, with award notification expected on February 25, 2025.

This is a 100% small business set-aside contract within the Specialized Freight Trucking, Long-Distance NAICS category (484230). The period of performance spans 10 months, from February 27, 2025 through December 30, 2025, during which the contractor will complete 17 specific trailer moves totaling 6,854 miles. The contract will be a firm-fixed price arrangement with no security clearance required, administered by the FWS SAT Team 2 in Falls Church, VA. Contractors must comply with the Service Contract Act Wage Determination for Brown County, Wisconsin, which establishes minimum wage rates and benefits. While no specific award value is explicitly stated, the complexity of the moves and insurance requirements suggest a significant contract opportunity for a qualified small business trucking operation specializing in long-distance, specialized freight transportation.