Water Filters for Oregon Caves National Monument

The National Park Service (NPS) at Oregon Caves National Monument is seeking water filter cartridges and bags for its potable water treatment plants through a competitive solicitation. The procurement involves specific filter products, including Strainrite HPM99-CCX-2SR and HPM99-CC-2SR bag filters, Strainrite HPM97-A-2SS bag filters, and Harmsco 701-1/30 cartridge filters. The Department of the Interior's Pacific West Region will evaluate quotations using simplified acquisition procedures, focusing on price and other factors to determine the most advantageous offer. Potential bidders must submit their complete quotations via email by March 27, 2025, addressing all specified requirements and technical specifications outlined in the attachments. The government anticipates issuing a firm-fixed-price purchase order based on the evaluation of submitted quotations.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 333310, with a size standard of 1,000 employees, meaning only small businesses are eligible to compete. The procurement covers 7 cases of HPM99-CCX-2SR filters, 8 cases of HPM99-CC-2SR filters, 15 cases of HPM97-A-2SS filters, and 15 cases of Harmsco cartridge filters. The performance period for the contract is scheduled from April 2, 2025, to June 2, 2025, with a 60-day delivery timeline after award. Quotations will be assessed on price, technical acceptability, delivery schedule, and past performance, with the government intending to award to the most responsive and responsible small business vendor. The place of performance is the Oregon Caves National Monument, where these water filtration components will be utilized to maintain potable water treatment systems.