KALA Conveyor System

The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking to procure two conveyor systems for the Kalaupapa National Historical Park's Transfer Station recycling operations through solicitation 140P8225Q0006. The procurement includes one 16-foot horizontal belt conveyor and one 13-foot inclined angle cleated belt conveyor with hopper, both designed for outdoor use and requiring 2024-2026 model year production. Potential vendors must have an active SAM.gov registration and provide at least three recent and relevant past performance references from the last five years. The NPS will evaluate quotes based on best value, considering price, technical capability, and past performance, with quotes due by February 14, 2025, at 11:59 PM HT. Vendors were required to submit any questions by February 5, 2025, at 12:00 PM HT, with the contracting officer Lei Yang and contract specialist Christie Tapp managing the solicitation from the NPS Pacific West Region office in Honolulu.

This is a total small business set-aside acquisition under NAICS code 326220 with a size standard of 100 employees, targeting Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing companies. The conveyor systems must meet specific technical requirements, including 460V 3-phase power, 75 lbs per linear foot capacity, and belt speeds between 34-65 FPM, with various safety and control features. The period of performance runs from March 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025, with delivery required to Refrigerant Recycling Inc. in Kapolei, Hawaii by the end of the performance period. While no specific award value was indicated, the procurement will result in a purchase order or blanket purchase agreement (BPA). The solicitation represents a targeted procurement for specialized conveyor equipment to support recycling operations at a national historical park, with a clear focus on small business participation and precise technical specifications.