Stea-bulk coal delivery

The National Park Service is seeking a contractor to provide bulk bituminous coal delivery services for the Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, Pennsylvania through solicitation number 140P4525Q0033. The procurement requires delivery of approximately 150 tons of high-quality LUMP-EGG washed coal with less than 2% sulfur content, mined in the USA and sized between 13/16 inch to 1 5/8 inch, specifically for operating historic steam locomotives at the site. Contractors must demonstrate capability to deliver coal in minimum 20-ton increments within 5 business days of park requests, with deliveries scheduled Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM EST, excluding federal holidays. The government will evaluate offers based on technical capability, past performance, and price reasonableness, with preference given to contractors demonstrating similar past project experience. Quotes are due by June 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET, with contractors required to submit comprehensive pricing schedules, past performance questionnaires, and technical questionnaires.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 212114 (Surface Coal Mining), restricting participation to qualified small businesses only. The contract structure is a firm-fixed price purchase order with a 12-month performance period beginning approximately at the time of award and extending through June 30, 2026. The first delivery of 20 tons is anticipated around the time of award in 2025, with subsequent deliveries to be made as requested by the park throughout the contract period. All deliveries must be made to 150 South Washington Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503, with contractors responsible for providing trained personnel and ensuring no damage occurs to historical elements at the site. The procurement falls under the Department of the Interior's National Park Service jurisdiction, with the estimated total quantity of 150 tons representing the government's anticipated coal requirements for the historic locomotive operations during the contract period.