56--KS-FLINT HILLS NWR GRAVEL IDIQ TOUR LOOP

The contract, identified as KS-FLINT HILLS NWR GRAVEL IDIQ TOUR LOOP under solicitation number 140F1G26Q0046, is a total small business set-aside issued by the Department of the Interior through its It Goods Fws office, targeting NAICS code 238910 for road reconstruction materials procurement. It is structured as a firm-fixed-price unit-price indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with a performance period from July 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026, and a not-to-exceed value that caps total obligations. Deliverables include specific quantities of aggregate materials such as 1 1/4 road rock, riprap in two weight classes, and ditch liner in two sizes, along with crusher run, all to be sourced from licensed quarries and delivered to designated locations within the Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge or the Indian Hill project area. Quantities listed are maximum anticipated amounts, not guaranteed, and payment is based solely on accepted deliveries verified by certified weight tickets and delivery documentation submitted through the U.S. Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform. The Government retains full control over delivery timing and quantities, requiring prior authorization from the Contracting Officer’s Representative or On-Site Project Manager before any material is delivered, with tailgate spreading of road rock to a maximum depth of six inches as directed. Contractors must comply with extensive regulatory and ethical standards, including the Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct, whistleblower protections, prohibitions on internal confidentiality agreements that restrict reporting, and compliance with the Buy American Act and trade agreements. The contract mandates adherence to supply chain security requirements, prohibitions on contracting with inverted domestic corporations or entities engaged in sanctioned Iranian activities, and restrictions on the use of certain telecommunications equipment. All contractors must maintain active registrations in the System for Award Management and provide accurate Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) codes. Performance requires timely submission of daily delivery tickets, updated tare weights upon request, and full liability for any damage to government infrastructure during operations. The Contracting Officer’s Representative is expressly prohibited from obligating funds, modifying delivery schedules, or terminating contractor rights, ensuring all contractual decisions remain under formal contracting authority. All correspondence must be copied to both the Contracting Officer and the COR, and inspections occur upon delivery, with the Government retaining the right to reject any nonconforming materials. Offerors are required to submit representations and certifications under multiple FAR clauses, and full