A14_Sources_Sought_1.docx

United States Department of the Interior

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

OFFICE SERVICING REGIONS 6, 7, & 8

CONTRACTING PROGRAM

This sources sought, in accordance with FAR Part 10, is to conduct market research on industry capability to provide boats and boat support for the Department of Interior, National Park Service, at Padre Island National Seashore in Corpus Christi, Texas.

This is a Sources Sought ONLY. The synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited; no basis for claim against the Government shall arise as a result from a response to this Sources Sought or Government use of any information provided other then market research. The Government reserves the right to consider a small business, 8(a), or any other set aside arrangement as deemed appropriate based on the responses for this notice.

If you are interested, please submit detailed service capabilities. This is not a request for proposal or invitation to bid. No proposal package, solicitation, specification or drawings are available with this announcement. Response to this announcement is strictly voluntary; no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this sources sought announcement or any follow-up information requests.

The Government anticipates conducting a simplified, competitive acquisition for this requirement. The amount of interest or lack thereof will determine the possibility of a small business set-asides. Misrepresentation of size status can result in penalties (the size of a small business firm includes all parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, etc.-see 13 CFR 121.108). Please refer to current SBA guidance and Title 13 Part 126 Subpart B of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) regarding HUBZone firms. All firms should be registered and certified in www.SAM.gov.

Analysis of the quality of responses to this sources sought announcement will be considered in the market research being conducted, and in the making of any small business set-aside determination for this requirement.

NAICS Code: 487210, Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water PSC Code: V122, Transportation/Travel/Relocation-Transportation

The drafted Statement of Need is attached for review/comment.

The Government anticipates award of up to three (3) firm-fixed price Blanket Purchase Agreement awards.

All relevant input is encouraged. The formal closing date for this Sources Sought is 5:00 PM Mountain Standard Time on Friday, 31 March 2023. No extensions will be granted. All responses are to be submitted electronically, with subject “PAIS, Boat Operations Support, (Company Name)” to the following email: olivia_keeler@nps.gov.

Responses must include the following information:

Company Name:

Point of Contact:

Phone Number:

Socio-economic status (8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran, WOSB, EDWOSB, Small, etc):

SAM UEI:

Registered in SAM: Yes or No Types of Boats Available:

Ability to operate NPS-owned boats: Yes or No Other Comments on drafted Statement of Need:

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