Sources Sought-140P1425Q0049-Steel and Hardware

The National Park Service's Intermountain Region is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for the procurement of structural steel and hardware to support visitor use trail reconstruction operations at Yellowstone National Park. The requirement involves various steel components including HR flat bars, rectangular steel tubing, wide flange beams, A36 steel plates, schedule 40 pipes, and numerous zinc-plated hardware items such as hex bolts, washers, nuts, and lag bolts. The intended contract structure is a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order with a performance period from August 25, 2025 to September 25, 2025. This Sources Sought notice is issued solely for research, information and planning purposes to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement under one of SBA's socioeconomic business programs, and the government is not seeking quotes or proposals at this time. Responses to the market research are due by August 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM Mountain Standard Time, with inquiries directed to Barbara Glen at barbara_glen@nps.gov.

This procurement opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 332312 (Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing) with a size standard of 500 employees. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent contractors or specific award values, though it requests vendors to provide rough estimated cost ranges as part of their market research responses. Delivery of all materials is required within 30 days after order receipt, with FOB Destination terms to Yellowstone National Park. The project aims to improve trail safety and accessibility through high-quality, sustainable materials featuring permeable surfaces and wildlife-friendly designs. All products must comply with Buy American Act requirements, and interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for consideration.