39--EO14398 TELEHANDLER - KLGO

The solicitation EO14398 TELEHANDLER - KLGO is a firm fixed price procurement issued by the National Park Service, Alaska Regional Office under the Department of the Interior, targeting a total small business set-aside as defined by FAR 19.5. The requirement is for a single utility work machine, specifically a telehandler designed as a rough-terrain forklift with a 12-volt electrical system, 95-amp alternator, cold-weather battery, enclosed heated cab, ROPS, seatbelt, neutral start safety systems, and standard pallet forks, to be delivered turnkey and ready for immediate operation at the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park in Skagway, Alaska. Delivery is mandated by December 31, 2026, under FOB Destination terms, with all costs and responsibilities for transport, installation, and readiness borne by the contractor. The solicitation is open for electronic responses until August 13, 2026, and must be submitted via email to the designated contracting officer, with all inquiries due by August 6, 2026. Proposals must comply with FAR Part 12.6 requirements for commercial items, include the completed SF-18 and SF-30 documents, and provide a detailed specifications list confirming compliance with all technical requirements. The acquisition is evaluated based on technical acceptability, experience in delivering similar equipment to Alaska locations, and total price determined to be fair and reasonable, using a best-value trade-off approach rather than lowest price technically acceptable. Offerors must be certified small businesses, provide a valid UEI and CAGE code, and complete all required representations including socioeconomic status under FAR 52.212-3. The contract incorporates a comprehensive set of FAR clauses addressing payment via electronic funds transfer and the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform, small business subcontracting incentives and reporting, whistleblower protections, cybersecurity prohibitions on equipment from Kaspersky, ByteDance, and other covered entities, supply chain security obligations under the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act, labor standards under the Service Contract Act, and ethical conduct requirements. All subcontracts must flow down critical clauses related to prohibited technologies, employee rights, and payment accelerations for small subcontractors. Inspection and acceptance occur upon delivery at the destination, with final certification by the government’s authorized representative. Invoicing must be conducted exclusively through the IPP system, and all contractors are subject to obligations including disclosure of executive compensation, reporting on subcontract awards