B01_Synopsis_of_Proposed_Contract_Action_1.docx

PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE: The National Park Service, NEKOTA Major Acquisition Buying Office (MABO) intends to issue a solicitation to purchase Weed-Free Hay; native or non-native grass forage mix to be delivered to Badlands National Park, South Dakota.

SOLICITATION NUMBER: 140P6322Q00XX

PROJECT LOCATION: Badlands National Park, Interior, SD 57750.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Feed needed for bison within catch pens. Estimate to feed 1000 bison for 10 days is 80 tons for Badlands National Park SET ASIDE: 100% Total Small Business NAICS CODE: 311119 All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing - Size Standard 500m Employees.

The Government intends to issue a formal solicitation package with specifications on/about August 1, 2022. If this date is delayed, the solicitation will follow as soon as possible. This is a PRELIMINARY NOTICE of a solicitation that will follow. The Request for Quotes (RFQ) that will follow this notice is expected to result in a Firm Fixed Price contract. Response date for quotes will be approximately August 12, 2022. The specific date and time will be announced in the solicitation that will follow this notice.

The RFQ package, including applicable attachments, will be posted to http://www.sam.gov. No hardcopies or email copies of the solicitation will be provided. Offerors must have a UEI number and be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) http://www.sam.gov in order to be eligible for award.

For questions, please contact Rebecca Gutknecht, Contract Specialist, Rebecca_Gutknecht@nps.gov, 605-574-0514.