55--Sawdust for Equine
ID: 140P2124Q0353Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THENATIONAL PARK SERVICEWASHINGTON CONTRACTING OFFICELAKEWOOD, CO, 80225, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing (321999)

PSC

LUMBER AND RELATED BASIC WOOD MATERIALS (5510)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f0c37a7cfebf4f6ebb4cc8ea1ea818b2/view
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    The National Park Service, under the Department of the Interior, is seeking sources for the procurement of sawdust intended for equine bedding across five stables in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area. The contractor will be responsible for delivering sawdust free of debris from specified woods, with historical delivery requirements averaging 1925 cubic yards annually, and deliveries must be made in bulk via trucks capable of carrying 20 to 50 cubic yards within 14 days of a request. This procurement is crucial for maintaining the health and comfort of the horses, and interested vendors are encouraged to submit their capabilities, including business status and SAM.gov UEI number, to Michelle Shoshone at michelle_shoshone@nps.gov by the specified deadlines. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 321999, with a size standard of 500 employees, and is currently a Sources Sought notice, not a formal solicitation.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Shoshone, Michelle
    (202) 578-9322
    michelle_shoshone@nps.gov
    Files
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    DRAFT_REQUIREMENTS_Sawdust_1.pdf
    The U.S. Park Police requires sawdust deliveries for horse bedding across five stables in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area. Historical data shows varying yearly deliveries, with 1925 cubic yards delivered in FY 2018. The contractor must supply sawdust free of debris from specified woods and deliver in bulk via trucks capable of carrying 20 to 50 cubic yards. Deliveries must be year-round, typically made within 14 days of a request between 6 AM and 2 PM. Contractors are required to indemnify the U.S. Park Police for any liabilities arising from their services, which they will document in monthly invoices. The government will only compensate for the actual amount of sawdust received each year. This document outlines requirements for vendors interested in providing sawdust, ensuring proper service delivery, safety compliance, and financial accountability in line with federal procurement practices.
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