KALA Intermodal Composting System

The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking to procure an intermodal composting system for Kalaupapa National Historical Park (KALA) located in Hawaii. The solicitation calls for a single, automated, in-vessel containerized composting unit capable of processing up to 1/2 ton of food waste and organic material daily. The system must be portable, no more than 20 feet long, 10 feet wide, and 10 feet high, with the ability to withstand a harsh tropical environment. Specific requirements include hydraulic loading capabilities, 220V single-phase power connection, and monitoring controls for operations, oxygen, and temperature. Quotes will be evaluated based on price, technical capabilities, and past performance, with vendors required to submit proposals by April 21, 2025, at noon Hawaii Time. Contractors must provide a 12-month manufacturer's warranty, onsite training, and comprehensive operations documentation.

The solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS category 333248 (All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing) with a size standard of 750 employees. The contract's period of performance runs from April 25, 2025, to June 30, 2025, with delivery required to Refrigerant Recycling Inc. in Kapolei, Hawaii, preferably by June 30, 2025, but no later than December 30, 2025. The NPS will subsequently transport the unit via barge from Honolulu to the Kalaupapa site in July 2025. An active SAM.gov registration is mandatory for contract award. While no specific award value is mentioned, the procurement is for a single composting unit designed to meet the specific operational needs of the Kalaupapa National Historical Park, with delivery and installation focused on the Molokai peninsula in Hawaii.