37--MN VALLEY DEBRIS BLOWER

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, through SAT Team 2, is soliciting proposals under solicitation 140FS226Q0011 for the procurement of a debris blower for the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. This is a firm-fixed price contract designated as a 100 percent small business set-aside. The required equipment must feature a 24.6 hp electronically governed gas engine, a high-efficiency axial flow fan with a 14-inch rotor, and a wireless RF controller for remote operation with 360-degree nozzle rotation. Physical specifications include a 48-inch width, 44-inch height, adjustable length between 79 and 115 inches, and a weight of 475 lbs, all mounted on a tow-behind trailer with turf tires and custom plastic fenders. A minimum warranty of two years or 1,500 hours is required. The government will utilize a best-value trade-off basis for the award, prioritizing technical specifications and past performance over price. Proposals were due by December 22, 2025, with a requested delivery date of March 1, 2026, to the refuge location in Bloomington, Minnesota. The contract is FOB Destination, meaning the contractor retains risk and transportation costs until delivery. Invoicing must be processed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform. The procurement is subject to various Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, including those regarding sustainable products, combatting trafficking in persons, and prohibitions on certain foreign telecommunications and software entities.