38--ND-ARROWWOOD NWR-PULL TYPE GRADER

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, through SAT Team 2, issued solicitation 140FS226Q0053 for the procurement of one new, unused 14-foot Rear Steer HyGrade Pull Type Grader. The equipment is intended for use at the Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge in Pingree, North Dakota, and must include a hydraulic box end pair and a snow shoe option. This is a firm-fixed price contract designated as a 100% Total Small Business set-aside. The performance period is scheduled from March 16, 2026, to May 15, 2026, with delivery terms set as FOB Destination. Award selection is based on a trade-off process to determine the most advantageous proposal, evaluating the offeror's ability to procure and deliver the equipment according to salient characteristics and their past performance, which requires three examples of successful work for government entities. The contractor is required to provide comprehensive documentation, including operator and maintenance manuals, parts lists, and safety certifications. Payments will be processed electronically via the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform. The contract incorporates various federal regulations, including strict prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment and requirements for contractor codes of business ethics and conduct.