YELL: FLAT SNOW STAKES PURCHASE

This solicitation issued by the Department of the Interior’s National Park Service, Northern Rockies Mountain Area Business Office, seeks to procure flat snow stakes for Yellowstone National Park under fiscal year 2026 funding. The procurement is conducted as a commercial items acquisition following FAR Part 12, and is structured as a firm-fixed-price arrangement with no options. The requirement focuses on delivering snow stakes by September 30, 2026, with a tentative start date of June 1, 2026. The stakes must meet detailed technical specifications outlined in an attached Specifications and Pricing Worksheet, including dimensional requirements, use of solid bar rectangular shape measuring 1-1/4" x 1/2" x 8 feet, and environmental durability features such as color retention in extreme conditions down to -50°F. Visual markings include orange tape placed two inches from the top, white tape on the opposite side, and color-coded tape (orange, yellow, blue, green, or red) at the bottom, ensuring high visibility and compliance with the specified safety standards. The contract is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 339999 with a size standard of 100 employees. Evaluation of offers will be based on a best value trade-off considering both price and technical capability, rather than lowest price alone. Delivery and inspection will occur at Yellowstone National Park, with government acceptance contingent upon conformance to the contractual specifications. Invoicing must be conducted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of submission. The solicitation incorporates a range of standard FAR clauses addressing whistleblower rights, prohibition on certain internal confidentiality agreements, employment eligibility verification, Buy American requirements, and security safeguarding measures but does not specify packaging preservation or marking standards beyond those stated for the stakes themselves. The point of contact for the procurement is Kiara Stewart, who oversees contract administration and inquiries. No pricing data or estimated contract value is provided within the available documents.