Rotary_Sources_Sought_2.docx

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A “REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)” 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 SMALL BUSINESSES, CERTIFIED 8(a) SMALL BUSINESSES, CERTIFIED HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESSES, CERTIFIED SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES, INDIAN SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMIC ENTERPRISES (ISBEE) and/or WOMAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES.

The National Park Service (NPS), Contracting Operations Central (ConOps Central) Northern Rockies Major Acquisition Buying Office (MABO) Contracting Office seeks to determine the availability and capability of potential SMALL BUSINESSES, CERTIFIED 8(a) SMALL BUSINESSES, CERTIFIED HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESSES, CERTIFIED SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES, INDIAN SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMIC ENTERPRISES (ISBEE) and/or WOMAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES for the project below. The Government anticipates a competitive method of procurement. The information received as a result of this market research will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement under one of SBA's socioeconomic business programs. The NPS does not intend to pay for any information provided under this notice.

Solicitation DOIPFBO250012

Project Name: Truck Mounted Single Engine Rotary Snow Plow for Yellowstone National Park

Location: Yellowstone National Park, WY Estimated Period of Performance: March 15, 2025 – March 14,2026

Project Description

The National Park Service is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to supply a truck mounted single engine rotary snow plow for Yellowstone National Park.

See attached “Rotary Snowplow Requirement” for an overview of the proposed supply. If required, additional specifications and plans will be provided in the solicitation phase. The basic requirements of this supply include the following scope items:

GENERAL SPECIFICATION:

a. It is the purpose of this specification to describe a new, and of the manufacturer's latest current production model and design, front mount snowblower, heavy-duty single-engine, 4X4, all-wheel steer chassis with a forward-mounted cab. Snowblower shall be capable of 8,500 TPH minimum and casting distances of 150 ft. minimum.

b. The chassis shall have a minimum 60,000-pound GVWR rating at the ground and an approximate wheelbase of 120 inches. The total engine horsepower on board shall be 1200 HP. The configuration shall be front-mounted attachment, forward-mounted cab design with near left-hand steering, and a rear-mounted engine.

c. This snow removal vehicle shall be designed for one-man operation and used up to 30 MPH in transport on flat ground. The design of this unit shall ensure positive tire-to-ground tractive effort while clearing snow. The unit shall have a net cutting width of 128 inches.

Instructions for Interested Parties, Capabilities:

If your organization has the potential capacity to perform these contract services, please provide the following information:

Name of Firm Address Phone Number Email Address UEI Number

Size status/SBA certifications. Mark all that apply. See FAR Part 19, Small Business Programs.

· Small Business (meets size standard for NAICS)

· Women Owned Small Business (WOSB)

· Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Business (EDWOSB)

· HUBZone

· Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

· Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE)

· Other (specify) Contractor must be registered as a small business under the listed socio-economic categories in SAM (System for Award Management) under NAICS code 333120 to be considered/confirmed.

Capability statement - A brief summary of capabilities including: 1. Brief explanation of your company’s ability/capabilities to perform the work outlined above 2. All information being requested above in regard to the table for: Company Name, POC info, UEI Number, and all of the size status/SBA certifications.

Responses shall be submitted by email only to the following email address:sharon_larosa@nps.gov Sources sought responses are due on Monday, February 10, by 1100 MT.

Questions: All questions must be submitted to the contract specialist at sharon_larosa@nps.gov. The Government is not committed nor obligated to pay for the information provided, and no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this Sources Sought.