Sol_140P1526Q0121.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

b. TELEPHONE

AREA CODE

NUMBER

STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6/1995)

Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

Previous edition not usable

8. TO:

b. COMPANYa. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

7. DELIVERY

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or service. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotation must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

ITEM NUMBER

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations are are not attached.

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

a. NAME OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

PAGE OF PAGES

1. REQUEST NUMBER 2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

RATING

5a. ISSUED BY 6. DELIVER BY (Date)

NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

c. CITY

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS)

PO Box 168 Mammoth Supply Center / 22 Stable S

NPS, IMR - Arizona MABO 1824 S Thompson St, Ste 200 Flagstaff AZ 86001-2694

0044054701140P1526Q0121

Lindsay McLaughlin

470-8678 NPS, IMR - Northern Rockies MABO

82190

08/04/2026

09/02/2026 1200 MD

09/30/2026

Yellowstone NP

WY

Yellowstone National Park (YELL) requires the purchase and delivery of engine parts for a Caterpillar snow plow. This is a Brand Name requirement for Caterpillar replacement parts

(please refer to the attached justification). Please see attached specifications and price schedule for more information.

This requirement is a Total Small

Business Set-Aside.

Questions regarding this requirement will only be accepted electronically to lindsay_mclaughlin@ios.doi.gov by August

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(E)

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(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

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QUANTITY

(C)

NSN 7540-01-152-8067

140P1526Q0121

17, 2026 by 12pm MT. Government responses to any questions received will be posed as an amendment to the solicitation.

Quotes are due electronically by September 2, 2026 to lindsay_mclaughlin@ios.doi.gov. Follow all terms listed in the solicitation to submit a quote.

00010 Caterpillar Engine Replacement Parts according to specifications

Product/Service Code: 2520

Product/Service Description: VEHICULAR POWER

TRANSMISSION COMPONENTS

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I. DESCRIPTION

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT FOR REQUEST FOR QUOTE. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 140P1526Q0121 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ) for Caterpillar Engine Replacement Replaces at Yellowstone National Park (YELL).

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

This requirement is a 100% Total Small Business Set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 811310. The small business size standard is $12.5M. Provisions and clauses are incorporated in this solicitation document.

Anticipated Award Date: within 10 days of receiving offers

To be considered for award your company must obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Your company must also be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and be considered a small business for the size standard associated with the NAICS code found in block 10 on page one (1) of this solicitation, and this registration must be “active” in SAM at the time of quote/proposal close date/time - as well as, at the time of award and throughout the entire award/contract performance.

Website: https://www.sam.gov

If you have any registration questions or if you need assistance with registration or updating SAM, please contact the National APEX Accelerator nearest you.

Website: Home - National Apex Accelerator Alliance // APEX Accelerators

GENERAL INFORMATION:

This solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ) Solicitation issued on Standard Form (SF) SF18. Award of this contract will be made according to FAR Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. All references to “proposal” in this solicitation shall be understood to mean “quotation.”

Quotations shall be evaluated in an impartial manner and consideration given to those with the highest perceived value to the government.

Contract Type

The contract awarded as a result of this solicitation will be a firm-fixed price commercial contract/award.

http://www.acquisition.gov/ https://www.sam.gov/ https://www.napex.us/ https://www.apexaccelerators.us/#/

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COMPLIANCE WITH RECENT EXECUTIVE ORDERS 14148/14208

System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations, including 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals— Representation, and paragraph (t) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Agencies will not consider or use these representations. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in

SAM.

The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions and clauses shall be applicable to this solicitation and award: For full text version of these provisions and clauses, please go to the following internet address: www.acquisition.gov

II. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Closing Response Date/Time:

Quotes are due by September 2, 2026 @ 12PM

MT

Contact Point or Contracting Officer:

Lindsay McLaughlin- email – lindsay_mclaughlin@ios.doi.gov

Questions regarding this solicitation:

Will only be accepted until August 17, 2026 @

12PM MT

Submission Requirements / How to Submit an Offer:

Offers to be submitted via email

Please see page #8 of this solicitation for submission requirement details.

III. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT(S)

Independently, and not as an agent of the Government, the contractor/vendor shall furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to provide Caterpillar Engine Replacement Parts at Yellowstone National Park (YELL).

Please see attached Product Specifications and other supporting documentation for details outlining additional pertinent information of this requirement.

mailto:lindsay_mclaughlin@ios.doi.gov

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IV. DELIVERY INFORMATION/TERMS / PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Please see attached Product Specifications and other supporting documentation for details outlining delivery information, to include delivery address.

V. LIST OF PROVISIONS (BY REFERENCE)

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.acquisition.gov

(End of provision)

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020)

As prescribed in 52.107(e), insert the following provision in solicitations that include any FAR or supplemental provision with an authorized deviation. Whenever any FAR or supplemental provision is used with an authorized deviation, the contracting officer shall identify it by the same number, title, and date assigned to the provision when it is used without deviation, include regulation name for any supplemental provision, except that the contracting officer shall insert "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any ______________ [insert regulation name](48 CFR Chapter______) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation (Jan 2017) 52.204-7 System for Award Management - Registration (Nov 2024) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations – Representation (Nov 2015) (DEVIATION May 2026) https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_107

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52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) 52.222-18 Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products (Feb 2021) 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (Oct 2022) 52.225-20 Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan-Certification (Aug 2009)

DEVIATION DATE

52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications (Jun 2020) DEVIATION DATE 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (Dec 2025) (DEVIATION Mar 2026)

VI. LIST OF CLAUSES (BY REFERENCE)

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address (es): www.acquisition.gov

(End of clause)

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Nov 2020)

As prescribed in 52.107(f), insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts that include any FAR or supplemental clause with an authorized deviation. Whenever any FAR or supplemental clause is used with an authorized deviation, the contracting officer shall identify it by the same number, title, and date assigned to the clause when it is used without deviation, include regulation name for any supplemental clause, except that the contracting officer shall insert "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Nov 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any _____ [insert regulation name] (48 CFR _____) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

0B52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded (Jan 2025) (DEVIATION May 2026) https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_107

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52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Mar 2020) (DEVIATION Jan 2026) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Mar 2026) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2025) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (Mar 2026) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (May 2024) 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies (Oct 2022) DEVIATION DATE 52.225-3 Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (Nov 2023) DEVIATION DATE 52.226-7 Drug-Free Workplace (May 2024) 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) 52.233-3 Protest after Award (Aug 1996) DEVIATION DATE 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) DEVIATION DATE 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984) 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (Dec 2025) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) 52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (Dec 2025) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short Form) (Apr 1984) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (Jan 1991)

VII. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016) (DEVIATION May 2026)

(a) As required by sections 744 and 745 of Division E of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L 113-235), and similar provisions, if contained in subsequent appropriations acts, the Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that--

(1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or

(2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(b) The Offeror represents that—

(1) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all

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(2) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (Sep 2023) (DEVIATION Mar 2026)

Quotes must be in accordance with and in the order detailed in this section. Failure to submit quotes according to the instructions provided within the solicitation may result in the respondent’s quote not being considered for award.

All interested parties shall be registered in the System for Award Management or SAM at time an offer or quotation is submitted.

The offerors shall submit a quote to the contract specialist by email to: lindsay_mclaughlin@ios.doi.gov

Offers shall submit the following information in its entirety:

a) CHECKLIST FOR QUOTE SUBMITTAL:

b) Price Schedule: utilize Attachment 3: Price Schedule

c) Contractor Core Data:

Offerors Company Name:_________________________________________________________

Cage Code / Offerors Unique Entity Identifier (UEI):___________________________________

Offerors POC:__________________________________________________________________

Offerors POC Email/Phone:_______________________________________________________

Document to Complete in Quote Package Check Box Checklist for Quote Submittal – the checklist is this page of the solicitation completed as the first page in the package

Signed acknowledgement of SF18 ☐ Signed amendments if applicable ☐ Price Schedule – complete the attached price schedule that has been provided in this solicitation (Attachment 3)

Completed Provisions in this solicitation as applicable ☐ Include Anticipated Delivery Date of parts

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TO SUBMIT AN OFFER

1. Checklist for quote submittal listed above as the first page in the quote package.

2. Completed and signed SF18

NOTE: Please check SAM.gov regularly in any case an amendment was posted, as this amendment must be reviewed, acknowledged by signing the SF30 and ensuring that it is provided with your final quote/proposal package.

3. Complete Price Schedule and insert total unit price and/or amount, in reference to ALL line items listed.

Must ensure that this document is not edited for any reason (outside of adding units of measure, quantities, etc…) and the unedited Price Schedule is provided with final pricing – if needing to make edits or alter the document, provide an addendum outlining these changes or additional information wanting to make apparent to the evaluators.

NOTE: Alternate quotes/proposals will not be accepted. Provide us with the final offer total, as this will be the evaluated price.

4. Anticipated Delivery Date of parts

5. Completed Provisions in this solicitation as applicable

6. Submit all required documents via email by the date and time listed in this solicitation. Offerors are responsible for submitting quotes/proposals so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. Offerors should consider and account for potential delays in transmissions between when an electronic submission is submitted and when an electronic submission is received. Late quotes/proposals will not be accepted.

7. Your company must also be registered as a small business, at the time of the quote/proposal close date/time - as well as, at the time of award and throughout the entire award/contract performance - in System for Award Management (SAM) and be considered a small business for the size standard associated with the NAICS code found in block 10 on page one (1) of this solicitation. This registration must be “active” in SAM. NO EXCEPTIONS. The direct SAM website for registration is:

https://www.sam.gov.

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

1. To be considered for award your company must obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).

2. Your company must also be registered as a small business, at the time of the quote/proposal close date/time - as well as, at the time of award and throughout the entire award/contract performance - in System for Award Management (SAM) with the NAICS code found in block 10 on page one (1) of this solicitation. This registration must be “active” in SAM. NO EXCEPTIONS. The direct SAM website for registration is: https://www.sam.gov.

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If you have any registration questions or need assistance, please contact the SAM helpdesk. If you have any registration questions or if you need assistance with registration or updating SAM, please contact the National APEX Accelerator nearest you.

Website: Home - National Apex Accelerator Alliance // APEX Accelerators

(End of addendum)

52.212-2 Evaluation — Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (DEVIATION Mar 2026)

(a) Evaluation factors: The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers:

(i) price;

(ii) Delivery Date

SEE AWARD SELECTION PROCESS section below

(b) Notice of award. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer furnished to the successful Offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

AWARD SELECTION PROCESS

Award will be made in accordance with FAR Part 12 to the Offeror that provides the best value to the government based on price, and delivery date. This solicitation is not stating nor required to state the importance assigned to each evaluation factor and/or sub factor (FAR 12.203(c)(2)).

1. Price: A price evaluation will be performed to determine the reasonableness of the proposed price. Reasonableness will be determined considering other competitive prices received and comparison to the independent Government estimate. If multiple contract line items are included in the price schedule, prices will also be evaluated to determine whether any line items are unbalanced. Offerors are cautioned to distribute costs appropriately.

2. Delivery Date of parts to YELL

Quotes will receive a preliminary review to determine whether the quote contains sufficient information, as required by the solicitation, to allow the government to perform a meaningful evaluation. If the results of this preliminary review indicate that the quote lacks sufficient information to allow a meaningful evaluation to be conducted, the Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer may eliminate the quote from further evaluation and consideration for an award.

https://www.napex.us/ https://www.apexaccelerators.us/#/

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Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements – Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (Feb 2021)

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services included in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov.

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice:

1. Copy of vendor invoice document in PDF format, which shows pricing breakdown for all items being invoiced for and must include the contract number, date(s) of service (if applicable), date of invoice, and the vendor’s standard invoice letterhead.

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRBSTL) within 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date.

Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone (866) 973-3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its proposal or quotation.

VIII. ANY OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION

Contract Administration Data

Lindsay McLaughlin

Contracting Officer National Park Service Telephone No. (719) 470-8678 Email: lindsay_mclaughlin@ios.doi.gov

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS: (please view and download all applicable attachments from https://www.sam.gov)

1. Specifications

2. Brand Name Justification

3. Price Schedule https://www.ipp.gov/ mailto:IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov

Statement of Work (SOW)

Caterpillar Engine Replacement Components

Yellowstone National Park

1. Purpose

The National Park Service (NPS), Yellowstone National Park, requires the purchase and delivery of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) engine replacement components.

1. Complete rebuild components for a Caterpillar 3412 engine

The intent of this procurement is to obtain genuine OEM components to ensure compatibility, reliability, and continued service life of the engines.

2. Scope

The Contractor shall furnish and deliver all components listed below. All parts shall be new Caterpillar OEM components unless otherwise specified under Section 5 of this Statement of Work.

Part Number Description

KMP9Y7212 OFK-12 Out of Frame Kit

4P8495 Connecting Rod Bushing

4N0685 Camshaft Bushing

4N6658 Camshaft Bushing

4W7500 Turbocharger

141-3228 Cylinder Head (Front Left) – 3412

6N1030 Oil Pump

7C1045 Oil Cooler Core

137-1339 Water Pump

248-5513 Thermostat, 82°C

4W7018 Fuel Nozzle Injector

1R1808 Engine Oil Filter

1R0749 Fuel Filter

261-9648 Crankshaft

3. OEM Requirement

To reduce the possibility of premature engine failure and ensure full compatibility with the existing Caterpillar engine, all replacement components shall be genuine Caterpillar Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) products.

No aftermarket, third-party, or reverse-engineered replacement parts will be accepted.

4. Product Identification

All supplied components shall bear Caterpillar identification, including the Caterpillar name, trademark, or OEM labeling. Components not identified as genuine Caterpillar products shall be rejected by the Government.

5. Remanufactured Components

All replacement components shall be factory new with the exception of the following items, which may be Caterpillar Certified Remanufactured components:

• Cylinder Heads

• Engine Crankshaft

• Water Pump

Remanufactured components shall be genuine Caterpillar Certified Remanufactured products and shall meet Caterpillar factory specifications and warranty requirements.

6. Inspection and Acceptance

The Government reserves the right to inspect all delivered items upon receipt.

Acceptance will be based upon verification that:

• Correct quantities have been delivered.

• Part numbers match those specified in this Statement of Work.

• Components are genuine Caterpillar OEM products.

• Authorized remanufactured components are Caterpillar Certified Remanufactured.

• Parts are free from damage or defects.

Any nonconforming items may be rejected and returned to the Contractor at the Contractor's expense.

7. Warranty

All supplied components shall be covered by the manufacturer's standard Caterpillar warranty applicable to the supplied products.

8. Delivery Requirements:

The Contractor shall include all shipping, handling, and delivery charges in the quoted price.

Delivery shall be made to:

Yellowstone National Park 22 Stable Street Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190

Partial shipments are not acceptable unless otherwise coordinated with the Contracting Officer or designated Government representative.

Justification for Brand Name Products

Date: 07/21/2026

Project: Engine Replacement Components

1. Identifications

a. Agency: National Park Service Yellowstone National Park

b. Contracting Office: NR: Major Acquisition Buying Office

2. Description of the action being approved:

The National Park Service (NPS) shall be soliciting for replacement engine components that are direct replacement for an (Rotary Snow Plow). The documents included with the solicitation call for specific brand name products that are peculiar to one manufacturer. This written justification provides approval for limiting competition to the listed brand name products as authorized by the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).

3. Description of supplies and services:

4. To reduce the possibility of engine and component failure all replacement parts shall be supplied by the original manufacturer (OEM)

5. All replacement components shall be labeled “OEM” or they will be rejected

6. Replacement components shall be new with the exception of OEM remanufactured components and within OEM

Certification:

7. Authority:

a. 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1): Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

b. FAR Part 11.105: The Brand Name products are essential to the Government’s requirements, and market research indicates other companies’ similar products do not meet and cannot be modified to meet the agency’s needs.

c. FAR 6.302-1: The use of the name brand products are essential to the Government’s requirements, thereby precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

8. The description of the product’s unique qualifications or the unique nature of the acquisition:

Brand Name: Caterpillar (CAT) Requirement: Procurement of Caterpillar engine replacement components for government-owned heavy equipment.

Justification The Government requires genuine Caterpillar replacement components for the repair and maintenance of Caterpillar-powered heavy equipment. These components are essential to ensure compatibility, reliability, and continued operational readiness of existing equipment.

The use of genuine Caterpillar components is justified for the following reasons:

Compatibility and Fit Caterpillar replacement components are specifically engineered and manufactured to meet the original equipment manufacturers (OEM) specifications. The use of non-OEM or aftermarket components may result in improper fit, reduced performance, or installation issues that could adversely affect equipment operation.

Reliability and Performance Genuine Caterpillar parts are designed and tested to maintain the performance characteristics, durability, and efficiency of

United States Department of the Interior

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

INTERMOUNTAIN REGION

CONTRACTING PROGRAM

Caterpillar engines. These components help ensure the equipment continues to operate under the demanding conditions required for Government missions.

Safety Heavy equipment is used in environments where equipment reliability directly affects operator safety and mission success. OEM components reduce the risk of premature failure that could result from the use of non-approved replacement parts.

Warranty and Manufacturer Support Use of genuine Caterpillar replacement components preserves applicable manufacturer warranties and ensures continued access to Caterpillar technical support, service documentation, and product updates. Installation of aftermarket parts may void warranty coverage or limit manufacturer support.

Lifecycle Cost Although aftermarket components may have a lower initial purchase price, they may result in increased maintenance costs, shortened service life, additional downtime, and more frequent repairs. Genuine Caterpillar components provide the best overall value through improved reliability and reduced lifecycle costs.

Market Research Market research identified the availability of aftermarket replacement components; however, these products do not provide sufficient assurance of equivalent quality, durability, compatibility, or manufacturer support. Genuine Caterpillar components are available through Caterpillar's authorized distribution network and represent the only products fully certified by the OEM for these applications.

Impact if Other Than Caterpillar Components Are Used The use of non-OEM replacement components could result in:

• Reduced equipment reliability and availability.

• Increased maintenance requirements and repair costs.

• Potential safety hazards due to component failure.

• Loss of manufacturer warranty coverage.

• Increased equipment downtime affecting mission readiness.

• Potential damage to existing Caterpillar engines and related systems.

Conclusion Based on the technical, operational, and lifecycle requirements of the Government's Caterpillar-powered heavy equipment fleet, genuine Caterpillar engine replacement components are the only products that satisfy the Government's minimum needs.

Therefore, a brand-name acquisition is justified in accordance with applicable procurement regulations governing brand-name procurements (e.g., FAR 11.105 and FAR 13.106-1, 8.405-6, or 16.505, as applicable to the acquisition method).

9. Efforts to obtain competition: NoneThe Government will always require direct replacement components for these types of engine repairs.

a. Efforts to ensure offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable:

For acquisitions over $25,000 the solicitation will be issued on the Government’s Point of Entry, sam.gov.

b. Presolicitation notice per FAR 5.2:

For acquisitions over $25,000 a PR solicitation notice shall be posted on the Government’s Point of Entry, sam.gov unless the exception noted at FAR Part 5.202(a)(13) applies.

10. Determination that costs will be fair & reasonable:

Numerous companies can provide brand name engine components that are direct replacement (OEM).

11. Description of the market research conducted:

Describe the research that was done to verify no other products can meet the Government’s need and to verify no other products could be modified to meet the Government’s needs.

12. Other facts supporting competition other than full & open:

a. Reason why documents suitable for full & open competition have not been developed:

Only Name brand products meet the requirements for this solicitation.

13. Interested Sources:

14. Actions to remove barriers to competition in the future for similar acquisitions:

None for these types of repair.

15. Certifications:

Technical / Requirements Certification:

I certify that any supporting data that is the responsibility of technical or requirements personnel (i.e. verifying the Government’s minimum needs or schedule requirements or other rationale for other than full and open competition) and which form a basis for the justification have been certified as complete and accurate:

(Signature)_ (Date) _____07/21/2026

(Type or Print Name): ___Randy Froelich_______________________________________________

(Title):

Up to $50,000

I certify that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief:

(Signature) _______________________________________ (Date) 8/4/2026

(Type or Print Name): Lindsay McLaughlin

Contracting Officer

Title