Rotary Snow Plow For Yellowstone National Park

The Department of the Interior's National Park Service Intermountain Region is seeking to procure a truck-mounted single engine rotary snow plow for Yellowstone National Park. The solicitation requires a new, front-mount snowblower with a 4X4 all-wheel steer chassis and forward-mounted cab, capable of removing at least 8,500 tons per hour of snow with a 150-foot casting distance. Technical specifications include a 60,000-pound minimum GVWR rating, 1200 HP total engine power, and a 128-inch net cutting width. Interested small businesses, including 8(a) certified, HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises, and Woman-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 333120 are invited to submit capability statements. The sources sought notice responses are due by February 10, 2025, at 11:00 AM Mountain Time, to be submitted via email to sharon_larosa@nps.gov.

The contract is totally set aside for small businesses, with an anticipated performance period from March 15, 2025, to March 14, 2026. While specific award value is not disclosed, the procurement involves a high-specification snow removal vehicle with extensive technical requirements. The snowplow must feature a two-stage high-capacity system, four-wheel steering modes, hydraulic systems, and a fully enclosed cab with thermal and acoustic insulation. Warranty requirements include two years for the engine and one year for transmission, snow blower, and hydraulic systems. The equipment is specifically intended for spring road opening operations in Yellowstone National Park, emphasizing the specialized nature of this procurement. Training is also a contract component, with 8 hours of comprehensive operator and maintenance instruction mandated as part of the equipment delivery.