87--CYCLIC REPLACEMENT OF SEPTIC PEAT MOSS

Contract 0044009368, solicitation 140P5325R0018, is a firm-fixed-price award for the National Park Service to perform the cyclic replacement of peat moss bio-filtration media at Moores Creek National Battlefield in Currie, North Carolina. The scope of work includes the removal and offsite disposal of decomposed peat moss from twelve filtration pods within the park's wastewater septic field, the installation of new media, and the provision of staff training. The project is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 113210, with an estimated value between $25,000 and $100,000. The performance period is 90 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with a scheduled completion date of October 31, 2025. Award is based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, requiring offerors to demonstrate technical capability through a written narrative and evidence of at least three similar projects completed within the last five years. The contractor must adhere to strict quality standards, including ANSI A10.6 and NFPA codes, and comply with Department of Labor wage determinations for Brunswick and Pender Counties. Key administrative requirements include electronic invoicing via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), submission of weekly payrolls, and obtaining all necessary federal, state, and local permits. Final inspection and acceptance are conducted by the Government at the project site.