J--COLONIAL NHP - REPLACE BACKHOE ENGINE

The U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, is seeking a firm-fixed-price quote to replace the engine of a 2008 JCB Backhoe Model 3CX at Colonial National Historical Park in Yorktown, Virginia, under solicitation number 140P4326Q0031. The work involves pickup, replacement, and return of the engine, with performance required between July 1 and September 1, 2026, at the Yorktown Maintenance Yard. All proposals must include a detailed technical approach, proof of authorization to service JCB equipment, three relevant examples of past performance involving historic equipment repair, and complete compliance with commercial item acquisition regulations under FAR 52.212-1 and 52.212-3. The evaluation will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) process, where only offers deemed technically acceptable through pass/fail assessments of technical approach, qualification, and past performance will be considered, with price being the sole deciding factor among qualified responders. The contract requires adherence to the Wage Determination 2015-4341, Rev 34, and compliance with OSHA and EPA standards, while also mandating proper labeling of domestic or foreign end product status, CAGE and facility codes, and core charge credits. FAR clauses governing payments, government property, warranties, disputes, and prohibitions on illicit contracting practices are incorporated, including requirements for electronic payments via the Invoice Processing Platform, whistleblower protections, and restrictions on contracting with entities linked to Kaspersky Lab or other covered suppliers. Contractors must register in SAM.gov, provide a Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code, and submit insurance documentation prior to performance. Invoicing must be submitted electronically, and no payment will be made for unauthorized work. The contracting officer’s representative is not named, but questions must be directed to Jason Albright at the designated email. The solicitation closes on June 12, 2026, with proposals required to be submitted electronically via email by 10:00 AM ET. The government will inspect and accept the repaired equipment at the performance site after correcting any deficiencies. Certain socioeconomic representations are required, but no set-aside is designated, and no options or extensions are included in the contract scope.