A14_Sources_Sought_Notice_-_YELL-_Compactors___Power_Unit_1.docx

United States Department of the Interior

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

CONTRACTING OPERATIONS - CENTRAL

1849 C Street NW Washington, DC 20240

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

THIS IS S SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE. ALL INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR MARKET RESEARCH AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY This is a request for information (RFI)/sources sought notice (SSN), issued in accordance with (IAW) FAR 15.201(e), to conduct market research. This RFI/SSN is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute either a request for quotation (RFQ); nor is it a promise to issue an RFQ in the future. This RFI/SSN does not commit the Government to solicit or contract for any supply or service whatsoever. The NPS is not seeking quotes at this time and will not accept any unsolicited quotes.

IAW FAR 52.215-3 The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI/SSN or to otherwise pay for the information solicited. Any response to this notice shall be used for information only and does not constitute a quote or promise to acquire the products/services described herein.

The Government shall not pay for costs incurred while responding to this RFI/SSN. Vendors who do not respond to this RFI/SSN may still participate in any future RFQ. Information submitted in response to this RFI/SSN is strictly voluntary and becomes Government property. In addition, information received in response to this RFI/SSN will be utilized solely for market research and shall only be considered within 12 months of receipt.

This RFI/SSN is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or to award a contract. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this posting or any follow-up information requests. This notice is a market research tool to help the NPS develop and decide on the most advantageous acquisition strategy.

The National Park Service (NPS), Contracting Operations (ConOps) Central, Northern Rockies Major Acquisition Buying Office (NR MABO) is seeking capable contractors to provide 3 refuse compactors and 1 power unit for YELL Old Faithful Maintenance Yard located at 108 Imperial Road, Old Faithful, WY 82190.

Potential Project – Known Information:

· Supply three compactors in accordance with the specifications and configuration requirements:

· Known specifications are listed below this notice.

· Known configurations are listed after the known specifications below this notice.

· Must be able to meet the delivery date required.

Respond to this notice and provide, if interested and capable, the following information:

Project Related Questions:

1. Are there any special industry standards, licensing, laws, or regulations relating to this project?

2. Can your firm meet the currently known delivery date?

3. Would your company need to subcontract any of the work on this project?

a. If so, please provide the percentage to be subcontracted out.

4. Has your company provided same/similar services related to this project?

a. Provide previous similar project information, to include Place, Cost, POC and Email.

5. Manufacturer Information:

a. Manufacturer Name

b. Business Size

c. Manufacturer’s Country Company Related Questions:

1. Company Name

2. Company Address

3. Company POC

a. POC Title

b. POC Phone

c. POC email

4. Company SAM UEI number

5. Company Cage Code

6. Company Business Size

a. If your firm is a small business concern in any socio-economic category, will you be able to meet any Buy American, Trade Agreements, and Non-Manufacturer Rule requirements?

7. Does your company have a GSA/FSS contract that includes all the products/services as described herein?

a. If so, provide a copy of your GSA/FSS price list with the applicable categories/pricing highlighted.

8. Does your company have a commercial price list that includes all the products/services as described herein?

a. If so, provide a copy with all applicable categories highlighted.

Attachments:

1. Known Specifications

2. Known Configurations

Attachment 1 – Known Compactor Specifications

REQUIREMENT

This acquisition is in support of Yellowstone National Park (YELL) and is for Refuse Containment. To be eligible for award quotes shall meet the following minimum salient characteristics.

SPECIFICATIONS:

The compactor and container shall be a design that is combined into a single unit that has a built-in sump with up to 1100 gallons of liquid retention capacity.

Compactor:

Electric over Hydraulic Power unit: (Minimum requirements)

Slider hook-lift requirements:

YELL Stellar hook equipment specification, this hook lift system will be utilized to move and transport the compactors and all compactors’ specifications provided in this proposal shall be equipped with lifting and attaching capabilities to utilize YELL supplied equipment.

61.75" HH: 65,000 lbs. (29,484 kg)

Hydraulic Adj: 6,700 lbs. (3,039 kg)

Delivery Requirements:

Compactors shall be delivered as freight on board (FOB) to YELL for inspection by the designated park representative or approved designee.

The delivery location is less than ¼ mile from the Old Faithful Maintenance Yard located at 108 Imperial Road, Old Faithful, WY 82190.

Delivery is required by the following dates:

· Three Compactors to be delivered by 10/15/2024.

· One Power Unit to be delivered by 10/15/2024.

Attachment 2 – Known Power Unit Configurations image1.jpg image2.jpg image3.jpeg