56--SUPPLY/DELIVER Qty 500 TONS OF CLASS ABC ROAD BASE GRAVEL MATERIALS FOR FWS ALLIGATOR RIVER NWR.

Solicitation 140FS326Q0007 is a firm-fixed-price, small business set-aside contract issued by the Department of the Interior, FWS SAT Team 3, for the supply and delivery of approximately 500 tons of Class Aggregate Base Course (ABC) Road Base Gravel. The materials are required for the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge in East Lake, North Carolina, specifically to repair flood-damaged roads to maintain fire breaks and public access. The performance period is strictly defined from November 21, 2025, to November 26, 2025, with delivery and unloading occurring at 13518 Miltail Road. The contract is awarded based on a trade-off process considering price, technical capability, and past performance. The contractor is responsible for all shipping and handling costs, as the terms are FOB Destination. Final acceptance is contingent upon the material being fully received and deposited on refuge roads as directed by the Refuge Manager, with weigh tickets required for invoicing. Payments are processed electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The agreement incorporates various federal mandates, including the Buy American Act, Service Contract Labor Standards, and prohibitions on certain foreign telecommunications and surveillance equipment.