F--AL-WHEELER NWR-MULCHING TEN ACRES

Solicitation 140FS326Q0143 is a firm-fixed price commercial order issued by the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, for vegetation mastication services at the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge in Decatur, Alabama. The project requires the contractor to provide all labor, equipment, and materials to perform mechanical vegetation reduction for hazard fuel reduction and fuel break creation across approximately 10 acres. The period of performance is scheduled from September 1, 2026, to November 30, 2026. This procurement is designated as a small business set-aside under NAICS code 115310 for support activities for forestry. Award decisions will be based on a trade-off where technical capabilities and past performance are weighted significantly more than price. Offerors must submit a technical approach narrative, a management plan identifying key personnel and subcontractors, and three examples of similar successfully completed work. Compliance requirements include active registration in the System for Award Management and adherence to Service Contract Act wage determinations for Lawrence and Morgan counties in Alabama. Invoicing and payments must be processed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform.