24--KS-FLINT HILLS NWR - AGRICULTURE UTILITY TRACTOR

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, through Sat Team 2 FWS based in Falls Church, Virginia, has issued a solicitation for the procurement of one Agriculture Utility Tractor under NAICS code 333111 for use at the Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge in Hartford, Kansas. The solicitation, numbered 140FS226Q0104, was issued on May 8, 2026, with a submission deadline of May 20, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. EST, and is being handled via email to khalilah_brown@fws.gov. Although initially structured as a total small business set-aside, the solicitation was amended to allow unrestricted competition, though small business participation remains encouraged. The contract is firm-fixed price and follows a best-value trade-off evaluation approach, where technical acceptability and past performance are significantly more important than price. Technical acceptability is a pass/fail threshold that requires the tractor to meet all specified performance, safety, and regulatory standards, including compliance with EPA SNAP, Green Procurement Compilation, DPAS, and federal regulations, and must be a new, current production model with full manufacturer warranty, traceable serial number, and comprehensive documentation including operator and maintenance manuals, parts lists, and safety certifications. Delivery is required at FOB destination to the Flint Hills NWR in Hartford, Kansas, with the period of performance set from June 24, 2026, to September 30, 2026. Offerors must provide a trade-in allowance for existing government equipment, which will be subtracted from the net evaluated price, and are required to submit three examples of similar past performance with government entities. All proposals must be submitted electronically, include the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and confirm active SAM.gov registration. Contractors must register with the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform for all payments and are prohibited from using WAWF unless a formal waiver is granted. Compliance with clauses on whistleblower rights, human trafficking prevention, child labor, and internal confidentiality agreements is mandatory. No detailed packaging, preservation, or barcoding standards are specified, but standard Federal acquisition regulations govern inspection and acceptance, which occurs on-site at the delivery location. The Contracting Officer is Caleb Kindsvater, with Khalilah Brown as the Contract Specialist and TJ Cooper as the primary Technical Point of Contact. The contract value has not been estimated due to the absence of submitted pricing