W--FL-LWR SUWANNEE NWR-HEAVY EQUIP RENTAL

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, through its Office located in Falls Church, Virginia, has issued a contract for heavy equipment rental services at the Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge in Florida under solicitation number 140F0S26Q0023. The contract, effective from April 20, 2026, through September 30, 2026, with up to four one-week option periods for hurricane response, requires the delivery, maintenance, and operational support of construction equipment including excavators and skid steers with specified attachments such as mulcher heads. All equipment must be fully functional upon delivery, meet safety and technical requirements, and undergo preventive maintenance every 300 operating hours. Deliveries are FOB destination, and acceptance occurs at the site upon Government inspection by an authorized representative. The contract is awarded using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology, with no trade-offs permitted between price and technical acceptability. Technical acceptability, including past performance as a responsibility assessment, holds equal weight to price, and proposals must demonstrate compliance with all contractual requirements without discussion. The contract incorporates a comprehensive set of Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses governing labor standards, payment processing, reporting, cybersecurity, and ethical conduct. These include requirements for accelerated payments to small business contractors, whistleblower protections, prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment and services, compliance with Executive Order 14026 on minimum wages, paid sick leave under EO 13706, and service contract reporting obligations. Contractors must provide a Unique Entity ID and CAGE code, certify size status and socioeconomic designations, and disclose any affiliation with immediate or highest-level owners. The contract aligns with EO 14395, emphasizing federal sustainability priorities, and references the Service Contract Act Wage Determination as a required attachment. Proposals must be submitted electronically by April 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time via email to Robert Sung, the Contracting Officer, with the solicitation number in the subject line. No hard copies are accepted, and pricing must be submitted on Standard Form 1449. No contract value is publicly disclosed, and no specific packaging, marking, or military standards apply. The contractor is also responsible for compliance with all applicable federal laws, including 42 U.S.C. and 40 CFR, and must ensure equipment readiness throughout the performance period.