Sources Sought Announcement_140P6321Q0022_1.docx

Reference 140P6321Q0022 SOURCES SOUGHT (MARKET SURVEY) Page 1 of 2 Propane Tank Wagon Requirements Contract Black Hills Parks

The National Park Service (NPS) is conducting a market survey to determine the interest and capability of vendors for a possible upcoming project. All costs associated with providing information in response to this market survey shall be the responsibility of the firm. Any information submitted is voluntary. The Contracting Officer will make an acquisition strategy decision based on the results of this market survey and a future solicitation may be issued as unrestricted without further consideration.

This is not an invitation for bid (IFB) or request for proposal (RFP) and does not constitute any commitment by the Government to issue any solicitation. All interested firms must respond to future solicitation announcements separately from responses to this market survey. Any solicitation that may be issued will be posted on Contract Opportunities (FBO/beta.SAM).

Project Location: Multiple parks in the Black Hills of South Dakota

· Badlands National Park, Interior, SD

· Jewel Cave National Monument, Custer, SD

· Minuteman Missile National Historic Site, Philip, SD

· Mount Rushmore National Monument, Keystone, SD

· Wind Cave National Park, Hot Springs, SD

Project Description:

The acquisition is for propane for five (5) Black Hills parks. Consumption varies year to year and depends on weather conditions. Between the 5 parks under the previous contract (P16PC00101, 2016 -2021), 67 delivery orders were issued for 198,000 gallons. An individual delivery vehicle, requirements contract, is anticipated to include a base year and 4 option years. Each period will be for a period of 1 year beginning on date of award. The requirements contract allows delivery orders at the time of need. See FAR Part 16.5.

The associated NAICS code is 325120, Industrial Gas Manufacturing. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees. To qualify as a non-manufacture small business, the size standard is 500 employees See SBA web site regarding the Non-manufacturer rule.

Interested firms must submit the information on the last page of this document.

Name of Firm

Address

Phone Number

Email Address

DUNS Number

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

☐ Small Business ☐ HUBZone ☐ Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) ☐ 8(a) Small Business Development Program ☐ Other Than Small

Capability statement - A brief summary of capabilities (or attachment):

All responses must be submitted via email not later than 12:00 Noon MST, February 10, 2021. Email address: BRIAN_L_PECK@nps.gov. Include the reference number (140P6321Q0022) in the subject line.