Selawik NWR Snow Removal BPA

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, through the Selawik National Wildlife Refuge, is seeking snow removal services at government-owned facilities in Kotzebue, Alaska, under a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) issued as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561790. The solicitation, identified as 140FS126Q0144 and posted on August 10, 2026, with a response deadline of August 17, 2026, requires offerors to provide services including snow removal from parking areas, roadways, walkways, and a designated snow storage area located east of the Refuge Headquarters, as well as at a government residence on 7th Avenue. Work must be performed annually between October 1 and May 31 during the four-year period of performance from February 3, 2027, to February 3, 2031, with services delivered on-demand through BPA task orders on a firm-fixed-price basis. The contract does not include snow storage management, which remains a government responsibility, and contractors must restore access within strict timeframes: 5 days for snow drifts and 10 days for storage area clearance, while ensuring zero avoidable damage to government property and full compliance with OSHA safety regulations. The evaluation process uses a trade-off method, not Lowest Price Technically Acceptable, weighing Experience, Past Performance, and Price equally in determining the most advantageous offer. Experience factors include demonstrated capability in operating front-end loaders and dump trucks, snow hauling, hand shoveling, snow blowing, and performance under severe Alaskan winter conditions. Past performance will assess quality, timeliness, and customer satisfaction. Price is calculated by multiplying proposed unit rates by government-estimated hours (30 for loaders, 40 for dump trucks, 20 for hand shoveling/blowing), though these quantities are for evaluation only and do not guarantee work volume. The maximum award ceiling is $350,000, with no unit prices provided in the solicitation. Contractors must submit proposals via email to Oscar Orozco at oscar_orozco@ios.doi.gov, including the Bid Schedule, Performance Work Statement, BPA Ordering Guide, and Service Contract Act Wage Determination. Offerors must possess a valid Unique Entity Identifier, be certified as a small business under SBA size standards, and comply with all FAR clauses incorporated by reference,