Yosemite NP - repair secondary clarifier framework

Department of the Interior, National Park Service
Sources Sought Announcement


THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT to conduct market research for determinations required by various Federal Acquisition Regulations. THIS IS NOT AN ORDER, SOLICITATION OR REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals, nor will any award be made as a result of this announcement. The National Park Service will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this announcement. The determination for this acquisition lies solely with the Government based on this market research and the information available to the Government from other sources.

The National Park Service, CONOPS West, is currently conducting market research for replace framework mechanism and appurtenances in the secondary clarifier that hold the newly replaced gear drive box and seals at a waste-water treatment plant in Yosemite National Park.

-- Remove gear drive box and seal.
-- Remove Catwalk/platform for access.
-- Install any temporary supports necessary to maintain integrity.
-- Disconnect and remove appurtenances; drive unit and seal, catwalk/platform for easy access, cage, feedwell, etc.
-- Disconnect and remove all unrepairable framework; existing rake arms/support trusses, RAS box to have clear access for concrete preparation in tank. (All materials for removal will be disposed of by NPS. This is not the responsibility of the contractor).
-- Prepare concrete tank surface by blasting or other method to remove old coating completely.
-- Re-coat with high build epoxy.
-- Replace with new clarifier framework mechanism (cage, rake arm supports, RAS box) that supports the gear drive and install new mechanism to ensure secondary clarifier is in functioning and working order. Gear drive and seal were just replaced and will be reused in this contract.

See attached specifications/scope of work for further details.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, and the size standard is $12.5 Million. NPS is open to responses to this source sought recommending other NAICS codes however, it will not guarantee a change.

For the purposes of this Sources Sought announcement, the NPS is requesting that interested businesses furnish the following information: (1) Company name, address, point of contact, telephone number, and email address, (2) Business type classification: 8a, HUB Zone, SBD, SDVOSB, large / small business etc., (3) Provide a general statement of your ability to provide the product.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any firms believing that they can fulfill the requirement may submit a written response, clearly showing its ability to do so without causing programmatic hardship. All responsible sources may submit a response, which shall be considered by the agency. Information received will be considered only for the purpose of determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Responses due Friday January 24, 2025, by COB.

HOW TO SUBMIT A RESPONSE TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT
--Responses shall be emailed to: brian_roppolo@nps.gov
--No hardcopies of this announcement are available.
--Questions regarding this announcement may be sent to brian_roppolo@nps.gov.

Respondents are advised that all responses become Government property and will not be returned.