J--New Flyer Bus Repairs for Yosemite NP

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to Solicitation 140P8526Q0035 serves two primary purposes:

• Answers Vendor Questions: It incorporates responses to questions previously submitted by vendors.
• Revises Statement of Work (SOW): It updates the SOW document ('Amd 0001 Atch 02_Statement of Work_Rev.1.pdf').

Revisions within the Statement of Work include:

• Section 1. Background: The number of buses referenced has been reduced from seven to five.

• Section 4.3 Table: Buses identified as 22001 and 22006 have been removed from the solicitation.

• Missing Information: Page 2 of the Combined Synopsis and Solicitation is missing the email address for submitting quotation packages. All quotations must be sent via email to lisa_henson@ios.doi.gov.

• Deadline: The solicitation closes on May 29, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific time.

• Acknowledgement: Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment in accordance with Block 11 of the solicitation form when submitting their quote.

• Period of Performance: June 15, 2026, to December 31, 2026.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To deliver diagnostic, repair, and corrective maintenance services for seven New Flyer Xcelsior XDE40 shuttle buses, ensuring they are restored to a safe, dependable, and fully functional state as recommended by the manufacturer.

• Furnish all labor, tools, equipment, materials, OEM parts, transportation, and incidentals for repairs.

• Repairs must be performed by a New Flyer-authorized service partner or factory-certified technician at an authorized New Flyer repair facility. Mobile or field repairs are not permitted without prior written approval.

• Tasks include diagnostics, repair, and testing.

• Specific identified issues include Nox sensor replacement, Twin vision camera installation, door assembly replacement, coolant hose replacement, fuel filter assembly replacement, and replacement of clutch assembly, AC compressor, and hybrid battery.

• Repairs must be in accordance with manufacturer specifications and industry best practices.

• All work must be documented.

• Post-repair testing is required to verify safe and reliable operation.

• A certificate of compliance with manufacturer specifications and applicable standards must be provided.

• Period of Performance: Date of award to December 31, 2026.

• Pickup and delivery location: Yosemite Garage, 9002 Village Drive, Yosemite Valley, California.

• Contractor must be a New Flyer-authorized service partner or factory-certified technician.

• Proof of authorization must be provided upon request.

• Subcontracting to non-authorized facilities is prohibited.

• Personnel must be knowledgeable of New Flyer repair procedures and certified/authorized.

• Contractor must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including OSHA.

• Contractor must provide proof of insurance (Workers Compensation and Liability).

• Contractor must include an additional 15% of the project cost for unforeseen conditions.

• Invoicing must be submitted through the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to questions and clarifications regarding the RFQ for New Flyer Bus Repairs for Yosemite National Park.

• Unit 22001 (Nox sensor replacement): This repair has been completed and removed from the Statement of Work.
• Unit 22005 (Replace door assembly): The repair is for the passenger side door. A photo is provided.
• Unit 22006 (Replace coolant hose): This repair has been completed and removed from the Statement of Work.
• Unit 22008 (Replace door assembly): The repair is for the rear passenger side door. A photo is provided.

Two repair items (Unit 22001 and Unit 22006) have been removed from the Statement of Work, potentially impacting the scope of the solicitation.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items, issued as Request for Quotation (RFQ) 140P8526Q0035. The National Park Service intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract for the transportation, diagnostic, and repair of New Flyer manufactured diesel-electric hybrid buses in support of Yosemite National Park, California. A written solicitation will not be issued separately.

• Transportation, diagnostic, and repair services for New Flyer diesel-electric hybrid buses.

• Services must be performed by a New Flyer authorized service shop or New Flyer certified technician(s).

• Contract type: Firm-fixed-price.

• This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• NAICS Code: 811114.

• Small business size standard: $9.0 million in average annual receipts.

• Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to lisa_henson@ios.doi.gov.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Evaluation will be conducted using simplified procedures, with award made to the offeror providing the best value.

• Evaluation factors: Price, Technical capability, and Prior experience.

• Key deadlines: Not explicitly stated in the provided pages, but offerors must submit quotes according to instructions.

• 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses and provisions by reference. Full text is available at www.acquisition.gov/far/.

• Attachments include: Quote and Price Schedule, Statement of Work, and Wage Determination.

• Point of Contact: Lisa Henson (lisa_henson@ios.doi.gov, 928-612-0074).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the repair of New Flyer buses for Yosemite National Park. The services required include transportation, diagnostics, and repairs to these buses.

• Transportation, diagnostic, and repair services for New Flyer manufactured buses.

• Services are to be performed in accordance with the attached Statement of Work.

• Product/Service Code: J025

• Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- VEHICULAR EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS

• Period of Performance: June 15, 2026, to December 31, 2026

• Delivery Date: December 31, 2026

• Solicitation Number: 140P8526Q0035

• Solicitation Issue Date: May 5, 2026

• Offer Due Date: May 29, 2026, 1700 Local Time

• Method of Solicitation: Request for Quote (RFQ)

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) Code: 811114

• Size Standard: $9

• The solicitation incorporates by reference FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. Addenda FAR 52.212-3 and 52.212-5 are attached.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5661, Revision No. 30) for the Service Contract Act. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations in Mariposa County, California.

• Lists numerous occupational codes and titles (e.g., Administrative Support, Automotive Service, Health Occupations, Information Technology).
• Specifies the minimum hourly wage rate for each occupation.
• Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing.
• Includes notes on Executive Orders related to paid sick leave and minimum wage.
• Details health and welfare benefits, vacation, and holiday pay.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the minimum labor costs associated with performing services under a government contract in the specified geographic area. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these requirements to be compliant.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the "Quote and Price Schedule" (Attachment 01) for bus repairs at Yosemite National Park. Offerors are required to provide an itemized estimate for each listed item, inclusive of all tasks and deliverables as per the Statement of Work. The total of the itemized estimate will govern in case of summation errors.

• Item No.: Sequential numbering for each repair task.
• Bus No.: Specific bus identification number.
• Make / Model: Manufacturer and model of the bus.
• Year: Manufacturing year of the bus.
• VIN: Vehicle Identification Number.
• Service Status: Current operational status of the bus (e.g., 'In Service', 'Out of Service').
• Identified Issues: Specific maintenance or repair needed for each bus.
• Total Price: Field for the offeror to enter the price for each item.
• SUBTOTAL, Additional 15% (per Statement of Work, Section 10.1), TOTAL CONTRACT VALUE: Fields for calculating the final contract price.

This attachment is critical for bidders to prepare their quotes. It outlines specific buses, their current issues, and the required format for submitting pricing. Bidders must ensure their estimates are itemized, comprehensive, and adhere to the specified calculation for the total contract value, including the additional 15% as detailed in the Statement of Work.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To provide diagnostic, repair, and corrective maintenance services for seven New Flyer shuttle buses for Yosemite National Park, ensuring they are restored to a safe, dependable, and fully functional state as recommended by the manufacturer.

• Furnish all labor, tools, equipment, materials, OEM parts, transportation, and incidentals for bus repairs.

• Repairs must be performed by a New Flyer-authorized service partner or factory-certified technician.

• All repair work, including diagnostics, must be performed at an authorized New Flyer repair facility; mobile or field repairs are not permitted without prior written approval.

• Subcontracting repair work to non-authorized facilities is strictly prohibited.

• Repairs must be in accordance with manufacturer specifications and industry best practices.

• All parts must meet or exceed New Flyer specifications; remanufactured parts require OEM approval and prior written approval from the Contracting Officer.

• Warranty: Overhauled engines require a 2-year/100,000-mile warranty. Full coverage for defects in materials/workmanship and prompt replacement/repair of major issues are required. Pass-through of longer OEM warranties is mandatory.

• Period of Performance: Date of award to December 31, 2026.

• Place of Performance: Pickup and delivery at Yosemite Garage, 9002 Village Drive, Yosemite Valley, California. Repairs to be conducted at an authorized New Flyer facility.

• Contractor must be a New Flyer-authorized service partner or factory-certified technician.

• Personnel must be knowledgeable of New Flyer repair procedures and certified/authorized through New Flyer.

• Contractor is responsible for obtaining necessary licenses and permits and complying with all applicable laws and regulations.

• Contractor must maintain appropriate insurance (Workers Compensation and Liability).

• Include an additional 15% of the project cost for unforeseen damages or repairs.

• Invoicing must be submitted through the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

Sources Sought Notice

This notice is for market research purposes only to gather information from businesses capable of providing repair services for seven New Flyer, 40-foot, diesel hybrid electric buses for Yosemite National Park. It is not a solicitation for proposals, and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. The National Park Service (NPS) will use this information to develop an acquisition strategy.

• Transporting, diagnosing, repairing, and testing seven New Flyer buses.

• Work must be performed at an authorized New Flyer repair facility by a New Flyer-authorized service partner or factory-certified technician.

• Repairs must adhere to manufacturer specifications and industry best practices.

• Specific identified issues include NOx sensor replacement, Twin vision camera installation, door assembly replacement, coolant hose replacement, fuel filter assembly replacement, clutch assembly, AC compressor, and hybrid battery repair.

• Projected award by June 1, 2025, with completion 180 days after award.

• The contract will cover labor, tools, equipment, materials, OEM parts, transportation, and incidentals.

• A warranty of at least 2-year/100,000-mile for overhauled engines is required, including full coverage for defects and prompt repair of major issues.

• Interested contractors must submit a Capability Statement (less than 5 pages) by April 14, 2026, 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, via email to lisa_henson@nps.gov.

• The Capability Statement should include company information, eligibility for small business programs, estimated setup time, references for similar projects, and evidence of New Flyer authorization.

• Responses will be evaluated to determine if the solicitation will be a set-aside or full and open competition.

• The NPS is seeking information from small businesses, Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises, 8(a), HUBZone, Woman-Owned, and Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses.

• The NAICS Code is 811111 (General Automotive Repair) with a small business size standard of $9.0 million in annual receipts.

• Large businesses are also requested to respond if small business interest is not indicated.

• No reimbursement will be made for costs associated with providing information.

• Telephone calls will not be accepted.

• This posting is for information and planning purposes only and is not a commitment by the Government.