99--YELL: FLAT SNOW STAKES ORDER

The U.S. Department of the Interior, through the Imr Northern ROCKIES office, is soliciting bids for flat snow stakes to support winter operations at Yellowstone National Park under a Firm Fixed Price contract designated as a 100% Total Small Business Set Aside with NAICS code 339999 and a small business size standard of 100 employees. The solicitation, numbered 140P1426Q0087, was issued on June 11, 2026, with proposals due by July 1, 2026, and must be submitted electronically via email to the designated contracting specialist. The requirement is for fiberglass and/or composite rectangular-shaped snow stakes measuring 1-1/4" x 3/8" in lengths of either 8 or 10 feet, designed to withstand extreme cold down to -50 degrees, high winds, and snowplow impact. Stakes must be available in Bright Safety Orange and Bright Safety Yellow for 10-foot lengths, and in Bright Safety Orange, Yellow, Blue, Green, and Red for 8-foot lengths, with specific configurations requiring either orange or white tape placed 2 inches from the top. A detailed breakdown lists 13 distinct line items specifying exact quantities per color, length, and tape requirement, totaling over 11,000 units. All offerors must be registered in SAM, provide a Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE Code, and comply with mandatory representations including Buy American, combating trafficking in persons, and prohibitions on contracting with debarred or suspended entities. Evaluation is based on best value considering price and technical capability, with a preliminary review serving as a pass/fail gate to ensure submissions contain sufficient information for capability determination. Performance is required between July 13, 2026, and September 30, 2026, with delivery to Yellowstone National Park’s 22 Stable Street address in Wyoming. Payment must be processed electronically through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform and invoices must be on company letterhead with the contract number clearly stated. Failure to comply with submission guidelines, missing required certifications, or late delivery may result in rejection.