WI-TREMPALEALEAU NWR-Purchase and Installation of

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a contractor to purchase and install a Tommy Gate Model G2-60-1542 TP42 liftgate or equivalent on a 2024 Dodge RAM 2500 pickup truck at the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge in Wisconsin. The solicitation (140FS225Q0024) requires the liftgate to have a minimum 1,500 lbs capacity with either a taper steel or aluminum platform, and includes relocating the rear camera and sensors. Evaluation of offers will be made on a best value basis, considering lead time, ability to meet specifications, and price, with a preference for products made in the USA. Offers are due by December 30, 2024, at 1700 EST and must be submitted via email to Contract Specialist Renee Babineau. The period of performance is from January 15, 2025, to February 28, 2025, with contractors required to specify country of origin, lead time, and provide a detailed price breakdown.

The contract is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 336320 (Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The place of performance is the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge located at W28488 Refuge Rd, Trempealeau, WI 54661. Contractors located more than 70 miles from the site must provide pickup and delivery pricing, while those within 70 miles will have transportation handled by USFWS. The contract includes provisions for wage determination based on Department of Labor standards, with minimum wage rates of $17.20 per hour under Executive Order 14026 and associated fringe benefits. Key points of contact for the project are Casey Bryan (Refuge Manager) and Renee Babineau (Contract Specialist), who can provide additional information about the solicitation and requirements.