140P1421Q0019 GRTE Propane Sources Sought_1.pdf

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A

“REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)” TO BE SUBMITTED. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A

SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE

GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE

GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT

OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

The National Park Service (NPS) seeks to determine the availability and capability of potential contractors for the project listed below. The Government anticipates a competitive method of procurement. The NPS does not intend to pay for any information provided under this notice.

The information received as a result of this market research will be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement under one of SBA's socioeconomic business programs. The NPS would like to gather information on the availability and capability of small businesses, certified 8(a) small businesses, certified HubZone small businesses, certified

Service Disable Veteran-Owned small businesses, and/or woman-owned small businesses for the project below. Responses from large businesses will also be considered.

The NAICS code for this procurement will be 324110 – Petroleum Refineries. The size standard for this NAICS is 1,500 employees.

Solicitation No.: 140P1421Q0019

Project Name: Grand Teton National Park Propane

Location: Multiple locations within Grand Teton National Park and John D. Rockefeller, Jr.

Memorial Parkway ranging from approximately 20 miles to 55 miles from Jackson, WY.

Estimated Period of Performance: Base contract from July 13, 2021 through July 12, 2022 and up to four option years through July 2026.

Project Description

The National Park Service (NPS) is issuing this Sources Sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to provide all labor, tools, materials, equipment, and delivery for commercial and residential propane service at a variety of facilities located throughout Grand

Teton National Park and John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway ranging from approximately 20 miles to 55 miles from Jackson, WY.

Provide approximately 52,000 gallons of propane per year for administrative buildings and unoccupied quarters which will be delivered and billed to the government. Additionally, provide approximately 50,000 gallons per year to government quarters with the occupants purchasing fuel directly from the vendor. Fuel for quarters occupants is independent from the government contract and fuel rates will be set thru usual company procedures following standard industry practices found in a competitive market environment.

Tanks consist of 12 underground tanks and 6 aboveground tanks owned by the government and

16 underground tanks and 58 aboveground tanks that are leased by the government and provided by the current service provider (Suburban Propane). In addition, included in the tank count are

23 feeder tanks that serve 88 vendor owned meters.

Deliveries shall occur Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Tank levels shall be monitored by the contractor and fill on an automatic basis as necessary to maintain no less than

15% capacity. The contractor shall ensure that government owned tanks and associated equipment are inspected to meet applicable laws and codes. The contractor will advise the CO if government owned tanks or equipment need maintenance or corrective action to bring tanks or equipment into compliance with code for safe storage and conveyance of propane.

Contractor shall provide and maintain all leased tanks, meters, and associated equipment in a manner that meets all applicable laws and codes. Any change in the current tank location or configuration requires prior written approval from the CO.

Delivery and service shall be done by contractor personnel that are qualified and hold all required certifications to meet applicable federal, state, and local laws and in compliance with

DOT, EPA, and OSHA standards. Contractor must comply with all Grand Teton National Park and John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway regulations. Park entrance fees do not apply to contractor personnel delivering or servicing equipment under this contract. Contractor vehicles and personnel must be easily identifiable with company name.

Responses shall be submitted by email only to the following email address:

molly_lynam@nps.gov

Responses are due on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 by 1700 MST.

Register to do business with the government:

If you are not registered in SAM.gov to do business with the government, you are encouraged to start that process. You may reach out to your local Procurement Technical Assistance Center

(PTAC) for free assistance or start at https://www.aptac-us.org/. Contractors must be registered in

SAM prior to submitting an offer for a federal contract. You are encouraged to register under

NAICS Code 324110 – Petroleum Refineries.

Questions:

All questions must be submitted in writing to the contract specialist at molly_lynam@nps.gov.

The Government is not committed nor obligated to pay for the information provided, and no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this Sources

Sought.

Interested firms must submit the following information:

Name of Firm

Address

Phone Number

Email Address

DUNS Number

Size status/SBA certifications. Mark all that apply. See FAR Part 19, Small Business Programs.

□ Small Business (meets size standard for NAICS or Nonmanufactrurer)

□ Women Owned Small Business (WOSB)

□ Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Business (EDWOSB)

□ HUBZone

□ Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

□ Other (specify)

Capability statement - A brief summary of capabilities (limit to 1 page):

https://www.sba.gov/content/women-owned-small-business-program https://www.sba.gov/content/women-owned-small-business-program https://www.sba.gov/contracting/government-contracting-programs/hubzone https://www.sba.gov/sdvosb