99--Replace Interpretive Signs for NPS, Big South Fork

The National Park Service is seeking qualified small businesses to replace interpretive signs at the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area in Oneida, Tennessee, under a small business set-aside procurement assigned solicitation number 140P5126Q0038. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation issued as a Request for Quote under simplified acquisition procedures, with awards based on the lowest price technically acceptable standard without discussions, as outlined in FAR 13.106-2. The contracting activity is administered by the NPS Contracting Operations East office in Atlanta, GA, and the procurement is strictly limited to small businesses certified under NAICS code 339950, with a maximum employee threshold of 500. All offerors must maintain an active registration in SAM.gov with a valid UEI number and be self-certified in that NAICS code, while also ensuring they have no delinquent federal debts or debarment status. The contract involves the fabrication and delivery of complete National Park Service UniGuide Visitor Information Sign System components, including hardware and UV-resistant, vandal-resistant fiberglass embedment panels as detailed in Attachment A, with each line item (LIN) requiring a fully assembled system including frames, posts, stands, baseplates, and hardware. Items must conform precisely to VIS Manual Revision 3, utilizing specified materials such as hot-dip galvanized steel, uncoated weathering steel, and aluminum, with mounting configurations including wall, upright, cantilever, and tripod systems. All products must be delivered F.O.B. Destination to the East Rim Facilities Management Shop in Oneida, TN, no later than October 31, 2026, following a 120-day performance window beginning upon notice to proceed. Packaging and labeling must comply strictly with LIN-specific requirements, including individual item labeling, a cross-referenced packing list, and confirmation of completeness for each system. The government retains the right to inspect materials at any stage—fabrication, shipping, or delivery—and will reject any nonconforming items, requiring contractor removal and replacement at no extra cost. Invoicing must be done electronically via the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s IPP system with a contractor invoice attached, and payments are due Net 15. The contract includes mandatory flow-down clauses covering ethics, whistleblower rights, labor standards, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, Buy American requirements, and combating trafficking in persons. Proposals are due by email to Jade_byn