The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service needs a small business to provide fuel reduction mastication services 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 provide fuel reduction mastication services on the Gautier Unit Mississippi Sandhill Crane NWR. The services will be performed from September 15, 2026 to September 15, 2027.
- What's the contract structure and timeline? The contract will be a firm-fixed-price contract with a period of performance of one year. The contract will be awarded based on a subjective assessment of the best value, including technical, past experience, and price.
- How will they pick the winner? The Government will evaluate quotes based on technical, past experience, and price. 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, 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.
- All questions regarding this Solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist, Fred Riley, no later than Friday, July 24, 2026, at 2:00pm EDT.
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.
- Contact the Refuge POC Sami Gray at sami_gray@fws.gov, 228-217-3256 in regards to the site visit.
Primary point of contact
Name
Riley, Fred
Email
fred_riley@ios.doi.gov
Phone
(413) 253-8738