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Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Park Service, under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting quotations (RFQ 140P1426Q0050) for the replacement of electrical components and exposed fuel line on the Ok-a-Beh Marina Fuel System at Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, Fort Smith, Montana. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside with a Firm Fixed Price contract type. The solicitation has been reopened, and quotations are now due by April 20, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. MDT.
Scope of Work
The project's objective is to replace critical electrical monitoring components and above-ground fuel piping due to failures and non-compliance. Key tasks include:
- Mobilization and Coordination: With NPS Project Manager and Crow Tribe concession operator.
- Removal and Decommissioning: Existing electrical components and approximately 75 linear feet of flexible fuel piping.
- Installation: New Automatic Tank Gauge (ATG), leak detection probe, remote communication unit, electrical disconnect sleeve, and approximately 130 linear feet of marina-grade, UL-listed fuel piping.
- Testing and Commissioning: For leak detection, electrical/communication systems, and fuel flow.
- Site Restoration: Restore disturbed areas and remove debris. All work must comply with NPS standards, OSHA, and applicable federal, state, and local codes.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set Aside.
- NAICS: 237120 (Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction), size standard $45M.
- Period of Performance: May 4, 2026, to September 30, 2026.
- Submission Deadline: April 20, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time.
- Site Visit: A site visit was scheduled for April 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. MDT at the Ok-a-Beh Marina.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotations must be submitted via email to Stacy_Vallie@nps.gov. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, based on:
- Price
- Technical Capability: Requires a project narrative (max 2 pages) addressing Quality Control, Safety, Management/Key Personnel, proposed on-site supervisor, staffing coverage, communication procedures, and employee accountability.
- Prior Experience: Requires at least three prior projects of similar size and scope.
Important Notes
Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and be registered as a small business at the time of submission, award, and throughout contract performance. Bidders must also consider the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5397) for labor costs and understand the "Limitations on Subcontracting" clause, using the provided template for reporting.