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140FS326R0011Federal

Submission Closed09/14/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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Solicitation # thinningcontract2026.pdf

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Solicitation # SanpoilForest2026Oct29.pdf

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Solicitation # McAllister-Creek-PCT-Highway-21-Blocks-2027.pdf

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Solicitation # Doc3374751525

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Solicitation # NC27-127

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting quotes for the re-establishment and maintenance of up to 20.71 miles of canals at the Sabine National Wildlife Refuge in Hackberry, Louisiana. The project is divided into three priority areas: the Central and Willow Bayou Canal (13 miles), the Southline West Canal (5 miles), and the Southline East Canal (2.71 miles). The contractor is required to clear canals to a final depth of 5 feet and ensure that all removed silt, soil, and vegetation are spread uniformly along the banks without creating spoil piles. The anticipated period of performance is from April 15, 2027, to September 15, 2027. This procurement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 115310, with a specific designation for Women-Owned Small Businesses. Award will be based on the best value, where technical capability and past performance are weighted more heavily than price. Offerors must submit a two-part proposal consisting of a firm fixed-price quote and a technical volume detailing their management approach, key personnel with at least five years of experience, and a past performance questionnaire covering relevant work from the last three years. Contractors must maintain active registration in the System for Award Management and use the Invoice Processing Platform for electronic payments. No performance or payment bonds are required for this contract.

General Info

Small business set-aside for canal clearing at Sabine NWR, one-year term, mandatory site inspection, best-value award.

Agency

Department Of The Interior → Fws Sat Team 3

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

Place of Performance

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

140FS326R0011 Amendment 0005

2 pages · amendment

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140FS326R0011 Amendment 0006

amendment

High

Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 140FS326R0011

2 pages · amendment

High

Amendment 0002 to Solicitation 140FS326R0011

2 pages · amendment

High

Amendment 0003 to Solicitation 140FS326R0011 - Extension of Quote Due Date

2 pages · amendment

High

Amendment 0004 - 140FS326R0011

5 pages · amendment

High

Past Performance Data Document

2 pages · past-performance

High

Performance Work Statement for Sabine NWR Canal Clearing Project

7 pages · performance-work-statement

High

Quote Schedule for Canals Clearing Sabine NWR Hackberry LA

1 page · quote-schedule

High

SCA Wage Determination No. 2015-5185 for Louisiana

26 pages · wage-determination

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Solicitation 140FS326R0011 for FWS MS Sandhill Crane NWR Canals Clearing

31 pages · rfq

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PostedJul 23

Combined Synopsis

Notice updatedAug 5

Response deadline changed from Aug 5, 2026 to Aug 13, 2026. The notice title changed. The notice description changed.

Notice updatedAug 10

Response deadline changed from Aug 13, 2026 to Sep 10, 2026. The notice description changed.

Notice updatedAug 24

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

Notice updatedSep 2

Response deadline changed from Sep 10, 2026 to Sep 14, 2026. The notice description changed.

Notice updatedSep 8

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

Notice updatedSep 9

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Response DeadlineSep 14

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

09/14/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Fws Sat Team 3

Contacts1 person available

OfficeFalls Church, VA, 22041, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Fws Sat Team 3

Office AddressFalls Church, VA, 22041, USA

Contacts

Riley Fred

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is issuing a Request for Quotes for the Canals Clearing at the Sabine NWR, Hackberry, LA. The anticipated performance period is shown below.

Period of Performance:
September 15, 2026 ¿ September 15, 2027

Solicitation 140FS326R0011 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) is 100% Small Business Set Aside and is conducted under FAR Parts 12 and 13, incorporating provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC Number: 2026-01, Effective Date: 03/13/2026. The applicable North American Classification System (NAICS) code is 115310, Support Activities for Forestry. The small business size standard is $34 Million.

Terms & Conditions:
Any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices are attached included in the Attachment Solicitation-provisions and clauses- 140FS326R0011.

The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ or see terms & conditions attached to the solicitation.

In order to be eligible for award, all contractors must have an Active Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) website https://sam.gov/content/home. Please note, SAM is a free website and there is never a cost to register your entity.

Prior to or following receipt of an award, the Contractor must register with the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP) to submit requests for payment. Please note, IPP is a free website and there is never a cost to complete registration. Invoices for services will be paid after the end of the month of service, advanced payments are not allowed.

Instructions
For all Instructions to Offerors please reference Attachments 1-4.

Important Submission Dates & Site Visit Info:
1. Site Inspection:
Prior to submitting a quote, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance.

A scheduled site visit to interested vendors on Thursday September 10, 2026, at 0800 at the Sabine Office-3000 Holly Beach Hwy 27, Hackberry, LA. 70645-5515. Please contact/ confirm with the Refuge POC Sami Gray at contact@example.gov, +1 (555) 000-0000 if you plan to attend the site visit so we can determine transportation needs.

2. Question Submission:
All questions regarding this Solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist, Fred Riley at contact@example.gov no later than Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 2:00pm EDT. If necessary, questions received will be answered through an Amendment to this Solicitation.

Emails must indicate the following in the subject line: Question Submission for 140FS326R0011.

3. Quote Submission:
Quotes (including all required documents) must be transmitted via e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Fred Riley at contact@example.gov, no later than Monday, September 14, 2026, at 2:00pm EDT.

Emails must indicate the following in the subject line: Quote Submission 140FS326R0011.

Required Submittal Documents:
Offerors responding to this solicitation must submit the following documents:

- See Attachment 1- Solicitation- provisions_and_clauses-_FS326R0011-
ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

Complete the attached document or your own version that addresses each element.

Your quote will be considered non-responsive and will not be considered if all the above required documents are not completed in full and received as part of your submittal package.

An award will be made to the Contractor whose submittal documents conform to the requirements as described in this solicitation and who, based on a subjective assessment from the Government, offers the best value to include technical, past experience, and price. The Government reserves the right to award a contract to other than the lowest priced offer if, in its judgment, the non-cost factors outweighs the price difference.

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS
See attached documents:
ATTACHMENT 1 Performance Work Statement
ATTACHMENT 2 Quote Schedule
ATTACHMENT 3 SCA Wage Determination
ATTACHMENT 4 Past Performance Questionnaire

Contracting Officer/Office:
Fred Riley, Contract Specialist
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Hadley, MA Joint Administrative Operations (JAO)
contact@example.gov