55--HAVO Yellow Cedar Lumber

This contract, issued under solicitation number 140P8226Q0031 by the Department of the Interior’s NPS, PWR - HONO MABO office in Honolulu, Hawaii, is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5 for the furnish and delivery of commercially available yellow cedar lumber to replace a deteriorated wooden footbridge along the Sulphur Banks Trail at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The scope of work requires specific quantities of structural lumber components including deck boards, girder beams, support footing beams, spindle trim, and scab supports, all meeting NLGA or equivalent structural grading standards. Delivery is mandated to the rain shed at the park by September 30, 2026, under F.O.B. Destination terms, with performance beginning no earlier than August 1, 2026. The contract is firm-fixed price with product/service code 5510, and all offers must be submitted via SAM.gov with an active registration, including completion of required representations and certifications in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, with particular emphasis on small business status. Proposals must include cut sheets for the offered products and a narrative detailing the offeror’s plan for compliance with shipping, delivery, and invasive species prevention protocols. The contract mandates strict adherence to the HAVO Invasive Pest SOPs, requiring all contractor and subcontractor vehicles and equipment to undergo invasive species inspection prior to park entry, with inspections coordinated at least seven days in advance of delivery. Contamination by pests such as little fire ants results in immediate rejection of the shipment, and remediation must be performed at the vendor's expense before reinspection is permitted. All work vehicles and staging areas must be pressure washed and visibly free of mud, dirt, plant debris, and insects. Inspection and acceptance are governed by FAR 52.246-2, with the Contracting Officer's Representative responsible for verification at time of delivery; the Government retains the right to reject any items failing to meet technical, structural, or biological requirements, including signs of corrosion, warping, twisting, or manufacturing defects. The contractor must provide the standard commercial manufacturer’s warranty covering structural integrity, dimensional accuracy, and hidden defects. Invoicing is required through the U.S. Treasury’s IPP system, and payment to small business subcontractors must be accelerated under FAR 52.232-40. The award will be made on a best