56--GRSM GRAVEL FOR PARK ROADS

The contract under solicitation number 140P5326Q0014 is a Firm Fixed Price award issued by the National Park Service, Office of Ser North Mabo, for the supply, delivery, and tailgate spreading of TDOT Class A Grade D Base or NCDOT Aggregate Base Coarse 1-inch gravel for road maintenance within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park across Tennessee and North Carolina. The performance period runs from April 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026, spanning 180 calendar days, and includes 19 base line items and 9 optional line items with unit pricing per ton, as detailed in the price schedule. The contract is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 212321 for Construction Sand and Gravel Mining, requiring the prime contractor to meet all small business size standards and comply with limitations on subcontracting as defined by FAR clauses 52.219-14 and 52.244-6. The solicitation mandates full compliance with commercial item acquisition procedures under FAR Subpart 12.6, incorporating standard commercial terms and conditions including representations and certifications under FAR 52.212-3, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5, as well as mandatory disclosures for covered telecommunications equipment under FAR 52.204-29 and 52.204-30, and compliance with the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act. The Government will award on a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable basis, evaluating technical capability first—focusing on the ability to furnish material meeting quality and gradation standards, identification of approved quarry sources, and past performance—before selecting the lowest-priced offer among technically acceptable vendors. All deliveries must occur at specific park locations including Hyatt Lane and Sparks Lane, with inspection and acceptance performed at the point of delivery; items are deemed accepted unless formally rejected within 60 days. Invoicing is exclusively required through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), with electronic submissions mandatory and no use of WAWF permitted. The contractor must also comply with special requirements such as the Buy American Act, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases, and prohibitions on the use of Kaspersky software and covered foreign telecommunications equipment. Performance must adhere to applicable federal, state, and local laws, and