63--HAVO Two Electronic Message Signs

This contract solicitation, issued as a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation under solicitation number 140P8226Q0022, is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for the procurement of two portable, full-matrix electronic message signs to be delivered to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The procurement, administered by the Department of the Interior’s Pwr Hono MABO office in Honolulu, Hawaii, is classified under NAICS Code 339950 and is intended exclusively for small business concerns. The electronic message signs must meet technical specifications including high-resolution amber LED modules for multi-line text and basic graphics, automatic brightness adjustment for visibility in direct sunlight and nighttime conditions, and remote programming via cellular modem. The equipment must comply with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Portable Changeable Message Signs, the Buy American Act, and additional federal requirements including service contract labor standards, minimum wage provisions, and paid sick leave. All deliveries are subject to strict invasive species inspection protocols outlined in the HAVO Invasive Pest Prevention Standard Operating Procedures, requiring that all vehicles and equipment be thoroughly cleaned of mud, plant debris, insects, and particularly little fire ants prior to entry into the park; contaminated shipments will be rejected at the vendor’s expense. Performance is scheduled to occur between September 1, 2026, and November 30, 2026, with delivery targeted for September 14, 2026. The contract specifies FOB Destination terms, requiring delivery to the HAVO rain shed at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, with no park-provided forklift available for offloading—contractors must furnish all necessary equipment and personnel with appropriate certifications. Shipping coordination must occur 10 business days prior to delivery, and deliveries are restricted to Monday through Thursday between 6:00 AM and 4:00 PM Hawaii District Time. The contractor must submit a signed SF-1449 with full completion of required blocks, provide detailed cut sheets and a compliance narrative addressing invasive species inspection procedures, and maintain an active SAM.gov registration with current representations and certifications. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP), and payment terms include accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. The contract incorporates multiple Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses covering ethical conduct, whistleblower protections, prohibited confidentiality agreements, government property protection, unenforceability of unauthorized obligations, and compliance with trafficking in persons provisions. The award will be made based on the