How to bid on a dump trailer for JBER AFB, AK from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

What the agency is buying

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is looking to purchase a dump trailer. This equipment is for delivery to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) Air Force Base in Alaska. This is an opportunity for small businesses to provide transportation equipment to a federal agency.

Key dates and deadlines

The deadline for submitting any questions about this solicitation is September 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT. All questions must be sent by email to the contract specialist. The final deadline for submitting your quote is September 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT. Quotes must also be submitted via email.

The delivery of the dump trailer is expected within four months after the contract is awarded.

Who this opportunity suits

This solicitation is set aside 100% for small businesses. The relevant industry code is 336999, All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. Firms that manufacture or supply dump trailers and can deliver to JBER AFB, AK, are suitable for this opportunity.

How to respond

To access the solicitation documents, click “View original source” on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view the documents, though this is not always required.

All questions and quotes must be emailed to the Contract Specialist, Fred Riley, at [email protected]. For questions, the email subject line must be “Question Submission for 140FS326Q0174”. For quotes, the email subject line must be “Quote Submission 140FS326Q0174”.

Your quote package must include all required documents as specified in Attachment 1, which details the instructions to offerors, and also Attachment 3, the Past Performance Questionnaire. You must complete these documents or provide your own version addressing each element. Incomplete submissions will be considered non-responsive.

Tips for a competitive response

Ensure your company has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at sam.gov. This is a mandatory requirement for eligibility. SAM registration is free.

Review all attachments carefully, especially Attachment 1 for instructions to offerors, and Attachment 3 for the Past Performance Questionnaire. Fully address all elements requested in these documents. The government will assess quotes based on technical factors, past experience, and price, and may award to a higher-priced offer if non-cost factors provide better value.

Consider inspecting the delivery site at JBER AFB, AK, if possible, to understand any conditions that might affect your costs. This is urged by the agency. Also, register with the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP) for payment processing, as this will be required after award. IPP registration is free.