56--ASDO CATTLE GUARDS 12 ft x 8 ft WITH WINGS AND 23

The solicitation seeks the procurement of 12 ft x 8 ft cattle guards with wings and 23 inch x 12 ft concrete bases featuring an 11 inch step, issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 332323 by the Arizona State Office of the Department of the Interior. The solicitation, numbered 140L6426Q0021, was posted on July 14, 2026, with responses due by July 24, 2026, and is restricted to small businesses as defined by the SBA. The contract requires delivery to Phoenix, AZ, and mandates compliance with federal sustainability standards, including the use of biobased, energy-efficient, and recovered-material products as outlined in FAR 52.223-23, Buy American provisions under FAR 52.225-1, and restrictions on foreign purchases per FAR 52.225-13. Contractors must adhere to electronic invoicing through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) per DOI-AAAP-0028 and participate in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) under DOI-AAAP-0050. Evaluation of proposals is based on a trade-off approach prioritizing Materials, Past Performance, and Price, with non-cost factors weighted equally to price. All offerors must maintain active registration in SAM.gov with a Unique Entity ID, represent their small business status accurately, and comply with whistleblower rights, anti-trafficking, and prohibited contracting requirements. No physical packaging or marking specifications beyond confidentiality labeling are detailed, and no FOB terms or delivery schedule are provided. A Contracting Officer’s Representative will be designated post-award to oversee performance, while contractors must designate personnel for CPARS access within 30 days of award. Electronic submission via IPP is required for all payments; WAWF is not permitted. No contract options, key personnel requirements, or organizational conflict of interest clauses are specified, though the solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and DOI-specific clauses with authorized deviations for administrative compliance.