24--SUPPLY - A VENTRAC TRACTOR AND ATTACHMENTS FOR FWS ST. MARKS NWR.

The contract awards a VENTRAC articulating, all-wheel-drive compact tractor and multiple specialized attachments to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge under a Firm Fixed Price, small business set-aside solicitation numbered 140FS326Q0046. The core deliverable is a 32 hp gasoline EFI, liquid-cooled tractor equipped with a 12V/60A alternator, alongside attachments including a 72-inch rear-discharge finish mower, 48-inch brush cutter, 103-inch reach boom mower, turbine blower, 83-inch finish mower deck, power grapple, and dual-wheel kit for slope mowing. Performance requirements mandate the equipment’s ability to operate safely on 30-degree slopes, maintain noise levels at or below 88 dBA, achieve a minimum five-hour runtime on a six-gallon fuel tank, and meet specified transport width and cutting height criteria. Delivery must occur by April 7, 2026, under FOB Destination terms to 7300 Coastal Highway, St. Marks, FL, with the contractor expected to be an authorized distributor capable of fulfilling the order within 60 days of award. The contract incorporates a comprehensive suite of Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses ensuring compliance with labor, ethics, security, and sustainability standards. Key labor provisions include adherence to Service Contract Labor Standards, Executive Order 14026 minimum wage requirements of $15 per hour, and Executive Order 13706 paid sick leave mandates. Ethical and compliance clauses require implementation of a contractor code of business conduct, whistleblower protections, employment eligibility verification via E-Verify, and prohibitions on the use of ByteDance apps, Kaspersky software, and covered telecommunications equipment from foreign adversaries. The contract enforces Buy American and Trade Agreements requirements, prohibits segregated facilities, and ensures equal opportunity and veteran and disability equity in employment. Payment must be submitted electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform, and award will be made based on best value, evaluating price alongside technical acceptability and past performance. Although no specific packaging, labeling, or barcoding standards are detailed, the contracting office, FWS SAT Team 3 of the Department of the Interior, is responsible for oversight, with Chantal Bashizi serving as the primary point of contact for inquiries.