A14_Sources_Sought_Synopsis_1.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS

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

QUOTES 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.

NOTE: This sources sought notice is for all interested vendors, no set aside is being applied at this time.

Solicitation No.: 140P526Q0064 Agency/Office: National Park Service, Contracting Operations Central, Arizona Major Acquisition Buying Office (MABO) Park: Grand Canyon National Park (GRCA) Title: South Rim Generator Maintenance Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) NAICS: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

1. Description This Request for Information (RFI) is to obtain information from industry for potential sources capable of performing services for the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS) on behalf of Grand Canyon National Park (GRCA) located in Arizona. The National Park Service (NPS) is conducting market research in accordance with FAR Part 10 to determine the interest and capability of contractors for a possible upcoming project. All costs associated with providing information in response to this market research are solely the responsibility of the responding firm. Any information submitted is voluntary, and in responding to this market research you provide the Government permission to share your submitted capabilities and contract information with other Government organizations in relationship to similar requirements for market research purposes. The Contracting Officer will make the most suitable acquisition approach based on the results of this market research.

A determination by the Government to compete this requirement as a set-aside based upon responses to the notice and other market research is solely within the discretion of the Government. The information provided in the RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government.

The NPS, Grand Canyon National Park (GRCA), and the ConOps Central Arizona Major Acquisition Buying Office (MABO) seeks to determine the availability and capability of potential contractors for the project described below.

1. Background/ Overview:

Grand Canyon National Park (GRCA) has twelve (12) generators located at various sites throughout the South Rim that support critical infrastructure and visitor services. Due to the essential nature of these generators, they must remain operational at all times to ensure continuity of park operations, safety systems, and emergency response capabilities. Routine inspections and maintenance, preventative maintenance, corrective repairs, and the potential for unforeseen emergency repairs are required on a recurring and sometimes urgent basis.

Grand Canyon National Park requires the establishment of a Blanket Purchase Agreement

(BPA).

The generators are manufactured by the following companies:

• Ford

• Marathon Electric

• Generac

• Cummins

• Volvo Penta

• Kohler

The Offeror must demonstrate that its technician(s) are fully qualified and capable of performing maintenance and repair services on all listed generator makes. If your company cannot service all the above makes of generators, annotate which generators you are qualified to service.

2. Services Needed:

Grand Canyon National Park will require the following services for the Generators:

• Emergency services callout

• Non-emergency services callout

• Monthly, semi-annual, & annual inspections and preventative maintenance to include:

o General physical condition to include complete housing, mechanical, and electrical systems.

o Cooling system includes pumps, pulleys, belts, hoses, radiator, jacket water heater, and coolant medium.

o Lubrication system to include hoses, oil lines, oil level, and oil sample. Lube oil filters are cut open to inspect debris.

o Air system includes piping and housing restrictions, and filter condition.

o Fuel system to include fuel lines, fuel tank integrity, filter condition, fuel transfer system, and governor and control linkage. Fuel filters are cut to open and inspect for algae.

o Exhaust system to include silencer, piping, and exhaust manifold.

o Generator to include coupling and guards, exciter system and exciter air gap, main bearing, condition/signs of overheating, and wiring.

o Starting system to include starter, batteries, battery cables, and alternator. Battery static and starting voltages recorded, and battery electrolyte level checked.

o Control panel/assembly to include start control and safety controls, remote annunciator and alarms, panel meters and switches.

o Main breaker and power cables to include conditions and connections.

o Transfer switches to include visual inspection and operational checks.

• Annual load bank testing

• On-call technical support

3. Response Respondents should provide the following information:

• A one-page cover letter that includes your company’s applicable unique entity ID, cage code, business size for NAICS listed above, and contractor point of contact.

• Capability Statement: Firms will need to provide a response that is no longer than 2 pages which addresses their capability to complete the required services as described above.

• Documentation will be evaluated by the NPS contracting team solely to determine the availability and potential technical capability of all businesses in providing the requirement.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Questions regarding the announcement shall be submitted in writing by e-mail only to lindsay_mclaughlin@ios.doi.gov

All responses are due by April 9, 2026, at 1200pm Mountain Time mailto:lindsay_mclaughlin@ios.doi.gov