Aluminum Cannon Barrels, Camp Nelson National Monu

The National Park Service Southeast Region is soliciting quotations for eight aluminum cannon barrels for Camp Nelson National Monument through Request for Quotation 140P5125Q0041. The procurement seeks decorative, non-firing replica Model 1857 12-Pounder Napoleon cannon barrels made of cast aluminum, each weighing approximately 350 pounds with specific requirements including a bore depth of 6-8 inches, wall thickness of 1.25 inches, and bronze paint finish. These cannon barrels will be mounted on reproduction cast-iron carriages transferred from Shiloh National Military Park and displayed throughout the monument's trails and cultural landscapes. The evaluation will be conducted on a Best Value/Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable basis, with technical factors weighted more heavily than price, requiring offerors to achieve at least an "Acceptable" rating on technical factors. Questions were accepted until July 2, 2025, with quotations due by July 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM EDT, and the period of performance runs from August 4, 2025 to February 3, 2026.

There appears to be conflicting information regarding set-aside designation, with one document indicating "No Set-Aside Used" while another references this as a small business set-aside. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the solicitation documents, and no specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed. The procurement consists of two line items: the eight aluminum cannon barrels and associated shipping and delivery services, with all items requiring delivery by February 3, 2026. The place of performance is Camp Nelson National Monument, with delivery required to 6614 Old Danville Road, Loop 2, Nicholasville, Kentucky 40356. The contract includes Net 15 payment terms and requires electronic invoice submission through the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform.