38--OR-FWS MALHEUR NWR ROAD MAINTAINER

This Request for Quotation, issued by the Department of the Interior's FWS SAT Team 1, seeks to procure two pull-behind road maintainers, specifically the Bonnell Model 312 Road Drag Base Unit or an approved equal. The procurement is a small business set-aside under NAICS code 333998 and will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price purchase order. The equipment is intended for use at the Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge in Washington and the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon, with a required delivery date of July 5, 2027. The road maintainers must meet specific technical requirements, including a minimum 96-inch working area, a 20-foot working section with three sets of mixing blades, and the ability to be operated by an agricultural-type tractor requiring no more than 70 engine horsepower. The contract includes comprehensive requirements for installation, with the contractor solely responsible for all necessary labor and parts to ensure completion according to industry standards. Evaluation of quotes will be based on a best-value approach, utilizing lowest price technically acceptable criteria, though documentation notes that technical capabilities and past performance are significant factors. Proposals must pass mandatory gates regarding salient characteristics and the identification of key personnel to be considered responsive. Interested vendors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit their quotes electronically to the designated point of contact by the August 17, 2026, deadline. Compliance with specific federal regulations, including non-discrimination and anti-trafficking provisions, is mandatory for all awardees.