A14_Sources_Sought_Notice_-_YELL_Fire_Extinguisher_Inspections_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 a capable contractor to providing fire extinguisher Inspections for a potential base, plus four year purchase order.

Potential Project – Known Information:

Yellowstone National Park (YNP) has approximately 1,650 fire extinguishers in the National Park Service (NPS) facilities. YNP needs a contractor to come on site and service all the extinguishers annually. The service will include but are not limited to the required Annual Inspections, 6 Year Internal Inspection, and Hydrostatic Inspection, and Extinguisher Recharge. All work will be accomplished in accordance with all applicable National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.

Contractor will ensure all extinguishers are properly mounted in accordance with NFPA standards as well as ensure there is the proper amount and appropriate type and weight required by NFPA standards.

YNP has extinguishers located in the following areas:

· Backcountry (extinguishers will be made available)

· Bechler

· Canyon

· East Entrance

· Gardiner, MT

· Grant Village

· Lake Village

· Lamar

· Madison

· Mammoth

· Norris

· Northeast

· Old Faithful

· South Entrance

· Tower

· West Entrance Contractor is responsible for finding needed lodging. Government RV sites may be available.

An escort will be made available to the contractor.

Numbers are approximate in that it is probable additional extinguishers will be discovered.

The distribution of the portable fire extinguishers.

Services would include annual, six-year, hydrostatic inspections with occasional recharges. Anticipated work timeframe each year is between 6/1 (starting in 2026) and 8/31 with invoicing submitted before 9/15 of each year.

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 service timeframe?

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.

b. If so, please provide the name of the subcontractor.

c. If so, please provide the business size of the subcontractor

d. If so, please provide the percentage of work that will be performed by your firm

4. Would your firm be able to conform to the Limitations of Subcontracting for this procurement

a. Does your firm have direct past experience in fire extinguisher inspections?

b. If yes, please provide two past experience that include name, email, phone, POC, description, dollar amount, and number of inspected fire extinguishers 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

b. Please provide commercial pricing for:

i. Annual Inspections:

1. 2.5 lb. H2O

2. 5 lb. ABC DC

3. 10 lb. ABC DC

4. 20 lb. ABC DC

5. 6 L Class K

6. 5lb. Halotron

ii. Six-year Inspections

1. 2.5 lb. H2O

2. 5 lb. ABC DC

3. 10 lb. ABC DC

4. 20 lb. ABC DC

5. 6 L Class K

6. 5lb. Halotron

iii. Hydrostatic Inspections

1. 2.5 lb. H2O

2. 5 lb. ABC DC

3. 10 lb. ABC DC

4. 20 lb. ABC DC

5. 6 L Class K

6. 5lb. Halotron

iv. Recharge of:

1. Each type of fire extinguisher (general extinguisher)

a. 5 lb.

b. 10 lb.

c. 20 lb.

d. 2.5

e. 6 L

f. Water

g. Hydro

v. Replacement cost of the different extinguishers and sizes.

1. 2.5 lb. H2O

2. 5 lb. ABC DC

3. 10 lb. ABC DC

4. 20 lb. ABC DC

5. 6 L Class K

6. 5lb. Halotron

c. If travel is required based on the number of extinguishers/locations, approximately how many persons would it take to do work for one week each in June, July, and August?

i. Travel reimbursements will require receipts, vouchers, mileage via MapQuest to show the route that is used, etc. and shall not exceed the Federal GSA Travel Rates posted.

d. If you have a contract on GSA provide the Contract #:

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