TRASH CONTAINERS Brand Name OR Equal

The Department of the Interior National Park Service Intermountain Region has issued a Special Notice titled "TRASH CONTAINERS Brand Name OR Equal" seeking sources for bear/animal proof trash containers. This is a Sources Sought notice for the procurement of 12 BearSaver HA Series trash cans for the Chickasaw National Recreation Area. The requirement includes 8 double trash cans and 4 single trash cans, all of which must be ADA compliant, steel-constructed, animal-proof, Buy American compliant, and dark brown with liners and "Trash" labels. The notice falls under NAICS code 332999 (All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing) with a 750-employee small business size standard. The opportunity is classified under PSC 7240 for Household and Commercial Utility Containers.

The purpose of this Sources Sought notice is to conduct market research on industry capabilities and identify potential vendors who can supply the specified trash containers. Interested vendors must submit their responses electronically by 5:00 PM Mountain Standard Time on June 16, 2025, including company details, socio-economic status, SAM registration information, and product specifications. The government anticipates using simplified acquisition procedures with firm-fixed pricing and expects delivery within 60 days of award. Contractors must demonstrate their ability to provide products that meet the detailed specifications outlined in the notice. The National Park Service has particular interest in small business socioeconomic programs and reserves the right to implement small business set-aside arrangements based on the quality and quantity of responses received from qualified vendors.