Gosp: purchase locomotive firewood

The National Park Service Intermountain Region is seeking to procure 60 tons of locomotive firewood for Golden Spike National Historical Park (GOSP), with an optional additional 20 tons available. The firewood must consist of soft wood species (Pine, Redwood, Larch, Cedar, Hemlock, Spruce, Whitewood, or Fir) cut to lengths between 2 and 3 feet with diameters ranging from 6 to 24 inches, dried for a minimum of one year with moisture content not exceeding 15%. Contractors will be evaluated on price, technical capability, and prior experience, with awards made on a firm fixed-price basis to the offeror providing the best value. Quotes must be submitted by March 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM Mountain Standard Time, with all vendor questions due seven business days prior to the quote submission deadline. The performance period runs from March 16, 2026 through July 31, 2026, with deliveries required within one week of request in increments of 10-20 tons.

This procurement is designated as a 100% total small business set-aside under NAICS code 321999 (Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials), with a small business size standard of 500 employees. No incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation documents. Pricing shall be quoted per ton for both the base requirement and optional quantity, with all costs inclusive of delivery and fuel surcharges; the exact budget is not specified but can be estimated based on competitive quotes received. Deliveries must be made to Golden Spike National Historical Park located at 6200 N. 22300 W., Promontory Summit, Utah 84302, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time, Monday through Friday. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit quotes via email, with quality assurance testing conducted using a Delmhorst Model J-2000 wood moisture meter to verify moisture content specifications.