J--LE BUCKSHOTS ANNUAL SERVICE

The contract for LE Buckshots Annual Service, identified by solicitation number 140L1226Q0016 and issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management through its California State Office in Sacramento, is a firm fixed price award set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 811114. The work involves maintenance, repair, and rebuild services for two LE Sand Rails over a performance period from June 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026, with all work to be conducted during standard business hours unless otherwise approved in writing. The contractor is responsible for providing all personnel, materials, tools, equipment, and non-personal services necessary to complete the work without government-furnished property. Deliverables include fully operational vehicles accompanied by detailed documentation such as line-item invoices, license plate numbers, engine hour readings, and a return of all usable removed parts that have been cleaned and labeled. Final acceptance occurs at the BLM El Centro Field Office in California under F.O.B. Destination terms, meaning the contractor bears all risk of loss during transit. Performance must adhere to stringent technical specifications outlined in Attachment 3 and the Performance Requirements Summary, requiring comprehensive inspections and replacements including spark plugs, suspension bushings, brake lines, rubber boots, rear tires (specifically Sand Tires Unlimited Sand Blaster Tires 36”x17 NO.2), and greasing of all bearings, along with torqueing fasteners using Locktight or equivalent. All systems—including emergency equipment, lighting, and hour meters—must be verified functional. The contract mandates compliance with sustainability standards under FAR 52.223-23, liability insurance under FAR 52.228-10, and whistleblower protections under FAR 52.203-17. Offerors must be registered in SAM with a valid Unique Entity Identifier, certify small business status with average annual receipts not exceeding $9 million, and submit proposals by email to Laurie Ehlinger, the designated Contracting Officer’s Representative, using electronic invoicing via the Invoice Processing Platform. Evaluation is based on technical approach, past performance with a minimum satisfactory CPARS rating, and price reasonableness, with award made on a trade-off basis to the most advantageous offer without discussions. Payment is subject to full compliance with documentation and quality assurance standards, and all submissions must include required attachments including the Statement of Work, Wage Determination, and Sand