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 supply Yellowstone National Park with Alfalfa Pellets for bison.

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 small business program set aside arrangement as deemed appropriate based on the responses for this notice.

If you are interested, please submit your capabilities to provide the requirement. The government shall first consider the use of a small business socioeconomic contracting programs-please include your status of participation in one of these programs. This is not a request for quote/proposal or invitation to bid. Specifications are attached to assist you in determining your capabilities. 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 acquisition for this requirement. The amount of interest or lack thereof will determine the possibility of the use of one of the socioeconomic contracting programs, a competitive set-aside, or full and open competition. 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. Responses will also be used to determine use of any small business socioeconomic programs or making and small business set-aside determination for this requirement.

Product/Project Description: Supply Yellowstone National Park with a total of 324 tons of alfalfa- approximately 27 tons delivered approximately every 2-4 weeks. Alfalfa specifications attached.

NAICS Code: 311119, Other Animal Food (500-person small business size standard) PSC Code: 8710 Estimated Period of Performance/Delivery: May 15th – December 31st 2023.

Delivery Address/Project Location: Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

The Government anticipates award of one (1) firm-fixed price purchase using simplified procedures.

All relevant input is encouraged. The formal closing date for this Sources Sought is 5:00 PM Mountain Standard Time on Sunday April 23rd, 2023. No extensions will be granted. All responses are to be submitted electronically, with subject “YELL Alfalfa, (Company Name)” to the following email: samuel_hyslop@nps.gov.

Responses must include the following information:

Company Name:

Address:

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 Product Information:

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