56--SB2 LIMESTONE MATERIALS FOR FWS CACHE RIVER NWR
ID: 140FS326Q0016Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICEFWS SAT TEAM 3Falls Church, VA, 22041, USA

NAICS

Crushed and Broken Limestone Mining and Quarrying (212312)

PSC

MINERAL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, BULK (5610)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8ce0beb5df12439eb9e9297ee01fb2c9/view
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of the Interior, through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), is soliciting bids for the supply and delivery of approximately 700 tons of SB2 limestone materials to be used at the Cache River National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in Arkansas. The contractor will be responsible for tailgate spreading the limestone across five designated locations, ensuring a consistent application depth of three inches, with specific delivery requirements including a minimum of 100 tons per day during the performance period from January 6 to January 12, 2026. This procurement is a total small business set-aside, emphasizing the importance of locally sourced materials, and requires compliance with various federal regulations. Interested contractors should contact Chantal Bashizi at chantal_bashizi@fws.gov or call 703-358-1854 for further details and must acknowledge the solicitation amendment by the specified deadline to avoid rejection of their offers.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Bashizi, Chantal
    (703) 358-1854
    chantal_bashizi@fws.gov
    Files
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    A04-Statement_of_work_for_limestone_Cache_River_NWR_08_05_2025.pdf
    The United States Department of Interior, FWS Cache River NWR, is seeking a contractor to supply and tailgate spread approximately 700 tons of SB2 limestone at the Cache River National Wildlife Refuge in Prairie, Monroe, and Jackson Counties, Arkansas. The limestone, specified as Kentucky blue/gray, will be spread to a depth of approximately three inches across five designated locations: Bisco Bottoms Road, Nail Tract Road, George Tract Road, Algoa Road, and Bank of Brinkley Road, with 140 tons allocated to each. Delivery trucks must be equipped with tailgate chains for consistent spreading. The period of performance is 90 days from the award date, with a minimum of 100 tons to be delivered daily, Monday through Friday, between 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM. Deliveries are not accepted on weekends, federal holidays, or during wet conditions. The contractor is responsible for all equipment for delivery, spreading, and grading to final specifications, ensuring each location is completed before moving to another. Scale tickets detailing weight, material, and date must be provided for each load.
    Cache_River_Aggregate_Contract_North_Map.pdf
    The provided document is a map detailing road networks, geographical features, and specific locations within an area that includes the Cache River National Wildlife Refuge. Key features highlighted on the map include various county roads (e.g., County Road 3, 30, 120, 145S), state highways (e.g., Highway 145 S, 384 S, 37 S), and named roads such as Billy Fletcher Rd, John White Rd, Hugh Rogers Rd, and Sam Smith Rd. The map also identifies towns like Johnstown, Remmel, Cache, Blackville, Amagon, Algoa, Balch, and Beedeville. Natural features like the Cache River, Overcup Slough, Cow Lake Ditch, and Stringers Mill Ditch are also depicted. A significant point of interest, "Cache River Aggregate Contract North," is marked, suggesting a project or operational area related to aggregate extraction within the Cache River NWR vicinity. The map indicates an Algoa Road coordinate (35.502609, -91.128400) and includes a scale bar in miles. This document likely serves as a reference for logistical planning, land management, or project execution in the described region, potentially related to infrastructure, resource management, or environmental initiatives given its government file context.
    Cache_River_Aggregate_Contract_South_Map.pdf
    The document, titled "Cache River Aggregate Contract North," appears to be a map or a component of a larger government file, likely related to federal government RFPs, federal grants, or state and local RFPs. Its primary purpose is to identify specific locations and geographical features within or near the Cache River National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) and Sheffield Nelson Dagmar Wildlife Management Area. The map highlights various bodies of water such as Spring Lake, Horn Lake, Williams Lake, Minnow Ponds, Horseshoe Lake, and Rainbow Lake, along with key roads including Highway 70, Nail Tract Road, George Tract Road, Bank of Brinkley Road, and Biscoe Road. The inclusion of specific coordinates for several roads suggests a need for precise location identification, likely for logistical planning, resource management, or contract-related activities such as material delivery or project site access within the designated Cache River Aggregate Contract North area.
    Sol_140FS326Q0016_Amd_0001.pdf
    This amendment to solicitation 140FS326Q0016/0001, dated January 6, 2026, clarifies that locally sourced limestone/SB2 is acceptable, intending to differentiate it from clay gravel or shale material. Offers must acknowledge this amendment via completion of items 8 and 15, on each offer copy, or by separate communication referencing the solicitation and amendment numbers. Failure to acknowledge receipt by the specified date and time may result in rejection of the offer. Changes to previously submitted offers must also reference the solicitation and amendment and be received by the opening hour and date. The period of performance is from January 6, 2026, to January 12, 2026. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
    Sol_140FS326Q0016.pdf
    This Request for Quotation (RFQ) 140FS326Q0016 is a firm-fixed-price, Small Business set-aside solicitation from the FWS SAT Team 3 for the supply and delivery of approximately 700 tons of SB2 limestone with tailgate spread. The limestone is to be applied at an approximate depth of three inches at the FWS CACHE RIVER NWR, specifically at five listed delivery locations including Biscoe Bottoms Road and Nail Tract Road. The performance period for delivery is from January 6, 2026, to January 12, 2026. Quoters must submit their quotes via email, including their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, a narrative product description, price per ton, and total for 700 tons, with shipping and handling included in the unit price. This RFQ is not an order and does not commit the Government to any costs incurred during quotation preparation.
    Sol_Clauses_Q1.pdf
    This government file outlines instructions for offerors, evaluation criteria, and contract terms for commercial products and services. Key evaluation factors include price, specification compliance, and past performance. The document details numerous FAR clauses incorporated by reference, covering areas such as business ethics, whistleblower protections, anti-trafficking in persons, and various labor standards. It also specifies requirements for electronic invoicing through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) and includes clauses related to options for extending services and contract terms, and the availability of funds. The summary emphasizes compliance with federal regulations and executive orders for contractors and, in some cases, subcontractors.
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