Alaska Yellow Cedar - Klondike Gold Rush AK

The National Park Service Alaska Regional Office is seeking to procure Alaska Yellow Cedar lumber for the Chilkoot National Historic Trail project, specifically for tent pad and boardwalk construction within the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. The solicitation (No. 140P9725Q0015) requires vendors to supply various lumber items including joists, decking, support beams, rails, posts, and braces, with precise specifications for dimensions and wood grade. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and will be evaluated based on technical capability, past performance, and total price, with the government seeking the best value offer. The solicitation is open from 4/14/2025 to 4/30/2025, with vendor questions accepted until 4/24/2025. The contracting officer, Ron Bunch, will oversee the procurement process and can be contacted at 907-201-7719 or ronald_bunch@nps.gov.

The contract is a 100% small business set-aside under the Sawmills (NAICS 321113) category, with lumber requirements ranging from 30 to 750 pieces per item type. The period of performance is estimated from 5/10/2025 to 7/1/2025, with delivery specified to Clayton Buffer at the National Park Service located at 291 Broadway in Skagway, Alaska. Acceptable lumber types include Alaska Yellow Cedar, Western Red Cedar, and similar rot-resistant species, all of which must be untreated and graded #2 BRT with a rough surface. The lumber will be used for trail structure repairs and construction, with pieces ranging in thickness from 2 to 4 inches, widths from 4 to 8 inches, and lengths from 8 to 16 feet. Delivery options include transportation by land or sea to the Port of Skagway, providing flexibility for potential contractors.