53--ID KOOTENAI NWR GRAVEL AUTO TOUR RTE

Solicitation 140FS126Q0058 is a firm-fixed-price contract issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for the delivery and tailgate spreading of 2,227 cubic yards of 1.25-inch crushed gravel on the auto-tour route at Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge in Idaho. This total small business set-aside under NAICS code 212319 will be awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis. The period of performance is scheduled from June 15 to July 15, 2026. The contractor is responsible for ensuring a uniform distribution of gravel across the designated roadway with a depth maintained between 3 and 6 inches, not exceeding 8 inches at any point. The surface must be free of ridges, clumps, and unevenness. Inspection and final acceptance will be conducted on-site by the Kootenai NWR Manager or a designated Maintenance Worker. Payment requests must be submitted electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform. The contract incorporates various FAR clauses regarding labor standards, supply chain security, and environmental sustainability, including a prohibition on certain foreign telecommunications equipment and a preference for U.S.-flagged commercial vessels.