Sources_Sought_Info_-_GRTE_Snowmobile_Purchase_1.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.

The National Park Service (NPS), Northern Rockies Major Acquisition Buying Office (MABO) 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 BUSINESS, and/or WOMAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES for the project below. The Government anticipates a competitive method of procurement. The information received resulting from 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 No.: TBD

Project Name: GRTE: Snowmobile Purchase

Location: Grand Teton National Park

Estimated Delivery Date: NLT 20 October 2026

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The National Park Service (NPS) at Grand Teton National Park has identified a requirement to purchase three (3) new snowmobiles for use by Park Service Rangers. Rangers use snowmobiles as part of their normal Park operation during the winter season (November to May) for mountain rescue and emergency response including towing a rescue toboggan and various equipment.

The complete Statement of Work will be included with the Solicitation. All questions will be answered in writing via amendments to the Solicitation. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERESTED PARTIES, CAPABILITIES:

If your organization has the potential capacity to perform these contract services, please provide the following information via email to kiara_stewart@ios.doi.gov:

1) Name of Firm:

Address:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

Duns Number:

2) Size status/SBA certification: Mark all that apply (See FAR Part 19, Small Business Programs):

☐Small Business (meets size standard for NAICS or Non-manufacturer) ☐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)

3) Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. Your email capability information MUST be 10 pages or less and be SPECIFIC to the scope provided for your company and any major proposed subcontractor.

4) Rough Estimate of Price: $_______________ (this is for Government use only for market research and is not considered a quote or proposal)

Sources sought responses are due no later than April 24, 2026, by 1000 Mountain Time.

QUESTION SUBMISSIONS:

All questions must be submitted to the contracting officer at kiara_stewart@ios.doi.gov. The Government is not committed nor obligated to pay for the information provided, and no basis for claims against the Government shall arise, resulting from a response to this Sources Sought.