CA- KERN NWR- SPREADING OF GRAVEL

This government solicitation, 140FS126Q0033, is for a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside contract to procure 3/4" virgin gravel and its application and spreading. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Kern National Wildlife Refuge in Delano, CA, is the requesting entity. The solicitation requests quotes, which are due by February 27, 2026, at 1300 CS, and should be submitted to Tanner Frank at tanner_frank@fws.gov. The period of performance for the contract is from March 2, 2026, to May 29, 2026. This document outlines the general terms and conditions for commercial products and services, incorporating Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and specifying that offerors must complete sections related to pricing and contractor information.

The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is seeking bids from small businesses for a firm-fixed-price contract to provide and spread ¾” virgin gravel on approximately 3.2 miles of road at the Kern National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). The project, a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 212321, involves using existing refuge gravel (610 tons) and supplying an additional 1,280 tons. The performance period is from March 2 to May 29, 2026. Award will be based on the lowest technically acceptable price. Quotes are due by 13:00 Central Time on February 27, 2026, and must be submitted via email to tanner_frank@fws.gov. Vendors must be registered with SAM.gov and confirm their ability to meet material specifications and delivery timelines. The Statement of Work details requirements, including spreading gravel 8 feet wide and 3 inches deep. Technical coordination will be handled by Wildlife Refuge Manager Miguel Jimenez. Specific clauses regarding electronic invoicing, contractor performance assessment, and various FAR regulations are incorporated.