MN - Rice Lake NWR - BPA for Road Grading and Snow

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service through Sat Team 2 FWS is seeking qualified small businesses to enter into a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement for road grading and snow removal services at the Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Minnesota. The solicitation, identified by number 140FS226Q0161, is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the SBA program and falls under NAICS code 488490 for other support activities for transportation. The contract will be awarded following a competitive process with responses due by August 24, 2026, and was posted on August 8, 2026. The services required are ongoing and critical to maintaining access and safety across refuge roads throughout the year, particularly during winter months when snow removal is essential. All work must be performed at the Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge, and while no specific address is listed for the place of performance, contractors must be prepared to mobilize and operate within the refuge’s remote and environmentally sensitive areas. The point of contact for inquiries is Dana Arnold, reachable via email at dana_arnold@ios.doi.gov or by phone at 703-468-8289, located at the agency’s office in Falls Church, Virginia. This agreement represents a long-term opportunity for small businesses with expertise in winter maintenance and road infrastructure support, and awarded vendors will be expected to deliver consistent, reliable service over the duration of the five-year term under flexible ordering mechanisms typical of blanket purchase agreements.