A14_Sources_Sought_WWTP_v7-2025_1.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT MARKET RESEARCH NOTICE

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) OR

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). THIS NOTICE DOES NOT OBLIGATE THE

GOVERNMENT TO AWARD A CONTRACT.

A. Purpose of Notice: The purpose of this notice is to obtain a source list of interested and capable contractors to aid in market research, establishment of a method of procurement, basis for award, and or other procurement information useful to the Government’s requirement. Information obtained through this notice by the National Park Service (NPS) will be utilized to develop the acquisition strategy.

The level of contractor interest and the quality of responses will inform any Small Business or other socio-economic set-aside determinations and the overall market research analysis.

The Government anticipates conducting a competitive acquisition for this requirement. No solicitation, proposal package, specifications, or drawings are available with this notice. A draft Performance Work Statement is attached for informational purposes only; the final PWS will accompany the formal solicitation.).

Response to this announcement is strictly voluntary. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice, nor any follow-up information requests.

B. Project Title: National Park Service Water and Wastewater Operations, Maintenance, and Repair Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contract

C. Location: The NPS intends to award one or multiple IDIQ contracts aligned to three primary regions (West, Central, East), with the possibility of a separate national IDIQ.

• A national IDIQ may include up to five (5) firms.

• Each regional IDIQ may include up to five (5) firms. Respondents must complete

Attachment 2 to indicate the region(s) or state(s) they wish to serve and have the capacity to serve.

D. Summary Project Description: The NPS is conducting market research to identify qualified sources to provide operations, maintenance, and repair services for potable water and wastewater utility systems (including septic and lagoon systems) at NPS-managed units nationwide. This notice is for information and planning only and does not constitute a solicitation.

• The Government intends to establish one or more IDIQ contracts to support:

• Certified operator services (Class I–IV)

• Routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance

• Regulatory sampling, analysis, and reporting

• Emergency repairs and corrective maintenance

• Seasonal startup and winterization

• Asset inspections and condition assessments

Contract scope may be structured regionally or nationally based on respondent interest.

E. Estimated period of performance: Base Period: June 2, 2026 – June 1, 2027 Plus Four (4) One-Year Options (total five years, through June 1, 2031).

F. Anticipated Magnitude of Construction: Between $25,000,000 and $50,000,000

G. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code: 221310 - Water Supply and Irrigation Systems

H. Small Business Size Standard: $41.0 Million

I. Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity

(IDIQ)

J. Anticipated primary objectives and work to perform under these contracts:

• Support uninterrupted water and wastewater services across NPS units.

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and permits.

• Augment internal workforce capacity for remote or specialized systems.

• Provide rapid, flexible support via a centrally managed IDIQ structure.

• Enable data-informed performance monitoring through contractor reporting.

• Perform daily operations, preventive and corrective maintenance, emergency repairs, condition assessments, sampling and analysis, regulatory reporting, and log documentation.

• Conduct in-kind replacement of equipment and components when incidental to service tasks (not classified as construction).

• Issue task orders of varying complexity based on regional or park-specific needs.

• Maintain public health, environmental compliance, and system functionality within

NPS assets.

A. Minimum Qualifications: Respondents should demonstrate:

• At least five (5) years of experience operating and maintaining potable water and wastewater treatment systems under federal, state, or municipal contracts.

• Availability of certified operators (Class I–IV) and supporting technical staff.

• A proven track record of regulatory compliance and reporting.

• Capability to furnish labor, equipment, materials, and program management nationwide or in designated regions.

A draft Performance Work Statement is attached for informational purposes only; the final PWS will accompany the formal solicitation.).

K. Responses and Submittal Instructions: Responses shall

1) Complete Attachment 1: Sources Sought Questionnaire in its entirety.

2) Complete Attachment 2: Contractor Site Interest Form, indicating desired region(s)/state(s).

3) Submit both attachments by 12:00 PM Mountain Time on August 14, 2025, via email to: Cory_Terrell@nps.gov (Contract Specialist) and Michael_Stanard@nps.gov (Contracting Officer).

No reimbursement will be made for response preparation costs.

L. Disclaimer: This notice is issued solely for market research and planning. This announcement does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued, and shall not be construed as a Request for Quote, Request for Proposal, or Invitation for Bid, or as an obligation on the part of the Government. No entitlement to payment will arise because of the submission of contractor information.

M. Point of Contact: Questions regarding this notice must be submitted in writing to: the Contract Specialist at: Cory_Terrell@nps.gov and Contracting Officer at:

Michael_Stanard@nps.gov.

Attachments:

A14 Sources Sought Questionnaire Attach 1 A14 Contractor Site Interest – Attach 2 A04 DRAFT PWS Water Wastewater OM and Repairs Attach 3 NPS_UnifiedRegionsMap2020_960w