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Fuel Reduction Mastication on the Gautier Unit Mississippi Sandhill Crane NWR

U.S. Department of the Interior
Updated Jul 6, 2026 · 14:34 UTC

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service needs a small business to perform fuel reduction mastication on the Gautier Unit Mississippi Sandhill Crane NWR.

Key Details

  • What exactly do they need? The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service needs a small business to perform fuel reduction mastication on the Gautier Unit Mississippi Sandhill Crane NWR. The work will last for one year, from September 15, 2026 to September 15, 2027.
  • What's the contract structure and timeline? This is a firm-fixed-price contract with a performance period of one year. The solicitation is 100% Small Business Set Aside.
  • How will they pick the winner? The government will evaluate quotes based on technical, past experience, and price factors. The government reserves the right to award a contract to other than the lowest priced offer if, in its judgment, the non-cost factors outweigh the price difference.
  • When and how do you bid? Quotes must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, Fred Riley at fred_riley@ios.doi.gov, no later than Monday, July 27, 2026, at 2:00pm EDT.

Who can apply

  • Any certified small business may apply.

Heads up — easy to miss

  • There's a mandatory site visit on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 9:00am at Fire Center at 7200 Crane Lane, Gautier, MS. 39553.

If you're interested, do this first

  • Check that your small business is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) website https://sam.gov/content/home.
  • Register with the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP) to submit requests for payment.
  • Attend the site visit on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 9:00am at Fire Center at 7200 Crane Lane, Gautier, MS. 39553.

Primary point of contact

Name
Riley, Fred
Email
fred_riley@ios.doi.gov
Phone
(413) 253-8738

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