24--Masticating Machine, Kenai NWR, AK
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The contract is for the procurement of a dedicated masticating machine to be used for clearing hazardous fuel breaks along the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska to mitigate wildfire risks to human life, safety, and property adjacent to the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. The machine must meet stringent technical specifications, including a single grouser track system between 28 and 32 inches wide with hydrostatic drive and H-frame oscillating tracks, a pressurized and soundproof operator cab with emergency egress, forestry protection kits, a front steel screen, and a rear-view camera with LCD display. The masticating head must match or exceed the capacity of the FAE 300/U-225 Sonic Mulching head, featuring a drum width between 85 and 94 inches, a diameter greater than 18 inches, and a total weight not exceeding 6,000 pounds, with a minimum of 46 replaceable cutting teeth, three rows of counter knives, adjustable skid plates, a hydraulic push bar with four ripper teeth, a hydraulically controlled front steel gate, and debris deflection chains. Additional required components include a hydraulically operated rear-mounted winch and an onboard air compressor. The machine must be delivered FOB Destination to the Kenai NWR, with the contractor responsible for all unloading and coordination with Spencer Berg at least three days prior to delivery. The contract is a firm-fixed-price award, with pricing inclusive of all materials and delivery costs, and is restricted to small business concerns under a 100% Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 333120. The solicitation requires responses to be submitted in two parts: a price proposal using Attachment 3’s Quote Schedule with firm-fixed pricing, and a technical and past performance submission including completed Attachment 4, the Technical Past Performance Survey. Offerors must demonstrate at least five years of relevant experience for key personnel and ensure subcontractors meet technical requirements. The evaluation includes technical/management approach, past performance, key personnel qualifications, and price, though the exact weighting is unspecified. The government reserves the right to inspect and accept only conforming supplies, with remedies for nonconformities at no additional cost, and may seek equitable adjustments if remediation fails. Payments are subject to the Prompt Payment Act and must be processed through the Treasury’s IPP system using detailed invoice requirements including EFT information, TIN, and shipment documentation. Contractors must comply with numerous Federal regulations including clauses on whistleblower rights, contract
General Info
Contract Value
$675,060.5Place of Performance
VA, USASet-Aside
Award Issued Date
Timeline
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is issuing a Request for Quotes for a Masticating Machine, Kenai NWR, AK. The anticipated performance period is shown below.
Period of Performance:
Contract award ¿ November 30, 2026.
Solicitation 140FS326R0008 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 333111, Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing 1,250. The small business size standard is 1,250 employees.
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 SF1449-provisions and clauses- 140FS326R0008
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
All responsible business may submit a quote, which shall be considered by the agency. Award will be made as a firm-fixed- price contract. The basis of award is the tradeoff method, where consideration of price and the additional evaluation factors described in the Instructions to offerors. Award will be made to a responsible source in pursuant to FAR subpart 9.1.
For additional Instructions to Offerors please reference Attachment SF1449 and 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.
Please contact the Site POC Spencer Berg at contact@example.gov or +1 (555) 000-0000 in regards to a site visit.
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 Friday, May 29, 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 140FS326R0008
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, June 01, 2026, at 2:00pm EDT.
Emails must indicate the following in the subject line: Quote Submission 140FS326R0008.
Required Submittal Documents:
Offerors responding to this solicitation must submit the following documents:
- See SF1449- Solicitation- provisions_and_clauses-_140FS326R0008 -
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 Solicitation Provisions and Clauses
ATTACHMENT 2 Performance Work Statement
ATTACHMENT 3 Quote Schedule
ATTACHMENT 4 Past Performance Questionnaire
Contracting Officer/Office:
Fred Riley, Contract Specialist
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - Joint Administrative Operations (JAO)
contact@example.gov
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