G--2025 CAHA LIFEGUARD SERVICES
ID: 140P5325Q0006Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THENATIONAL PARK SERVICESER SOUTH MABO (54000)HOMESTEAD, FL, 33034, USA

NAICS

All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (713990)

PSC

SOCIAL- RECREATIONAL (G003)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ff03d6ac047f4e5497b7f3d6216542ae/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of the Interior, specifically the National Park Service, is seeking proposals for lifeguard services at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, North Carolina, for the period from April 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025. The contractor will be responsible for providing certified lifeguards at designated beach locations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, conducting daily safety reports, and responding to emergencies, thereby promoting public safety for the millions of visitors to the area. This procurement is a total small business set-aside, emphasizing the importance of qualified small businesses in delivering essential recreational safety services. Interested parties must submit their proposals by February 25, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Marilia Mateo at marilia_mateo@nps.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Mateo, Marilia
    marilia_mateo@nps.gov
    Files
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    A05_PWS.pdf
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for lifeguard services at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, a popular destination in North Carolina attracting over 3 million visitors annually. The contractor must hold Open Water Lifeguard Agency Certification aligned with the United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) standards and provide staffing, training, and equipment for specified beach locations, including Coquina Beach, Buxton Beach, Frisco Beach, and Ocracoke Beach. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety regulations, conducting daily rip current reports, educating visitors on ocean safety, and responding to emergencies. Lifeguards are required to work collaboratively with local emergency services and provide essential medical assistance when needed. The contract will span from April 2025 to April 2026, with operational lifeguard services commencing over the Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Additionally, the contractor must submit performance reports, maintain insurance, and comply with environmental and safety laws, with oversight from the National Park Service. This PWS serves to ensure safe recreational conditions for the public while adhering to federal standards, reflecting the government's commitment to public safety at recreational sites.
    Attachment_02_-_Schedule_Price_Sheet.pdf
    The file outlines the solicitation for lifeguard services at Cape Hatteras National Seashore for the period from April 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025. The document specifies the base service of providing lifeguards in accordance with the attached performance work statement. It presents two option items: the first involves supplying three lifeguards at multiple beach locations, including Coquina Beach, Buxton Beach, Frisco Beach, and Ocracoke Beach, with a request for pricing per location. The second option item includes providing lifeguard services at Rodanthe Lifeguard Beach, seeking pricing similarly. The total estimated cost for both options will be derived from the submitted prices for each specified location. This solicitation reflects the government’s intent to ensure safety at these public beaches through adequate lifeguard coverage, promoting public safety and compliance with service standards.
    B03_Wage_Rate_Determination.pdf
    B08_Attachment_05__-__Limitation_on_Subcontracting_Report_Template.xlsx
    This government file outlines a contract proposal, detailing various aspects of the project, including contract number, set-aside type, total value, and performance periods. It includes a section for tracking payments made to both Similarly Situated Subcontractors (SSS) and Non-Similarly Situated Subcontractors (NSS), with specific amounts listed for multiple task orders. A key feature is the report on limitations on subcontracting, determining the percentage of payments made to each category of subcontractor relative to the total amount paid to the prime contractor. The document provides a structured format for presenting financial data throughout the contract's lifecycle, emphasizing compliance with limitations on subcontracting as outlined in federal contracting regulations. Overall, it serves as a comprehensive toolkit for managing and reporting subcontractor payments, thereby ensuring transparency and adherence to government contracting requirements. This file is integral for federal and state/local RFPs and grants, centralizing responsibilities and financial obligations associated with contracted services.
    B13_Attachment_004_Limitations_On_Subcontracting_Deviation_Clause.pdf
    Sol_140P5325Q0006_Amd_0001.pdf
    The document outlines an amendment to solicitation number 140P5325Q0006, which pertains to the provision of lifeguard services at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, North Carolina. The amendment's primary purpose is to update the due dates for questions and offers related to the solicitation. New deadlines are set for questions by February 10, 2025, and for responses by February 19, 2025. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. Specific lifeguard locations are identified, including Coquina Beach, Buxton Beach, Frisco Beach, and Ocracoke Beach, with an optional site at Rodanthe Beach. The period of performance for these services is designated from April 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025. The document emphasizes the importance of acknowledging receipt of the amendment to ensure the validity of submitted offers, indicating the procedural compliance necessary for government contracts.
    Sol_140P5325Q0006.pdf
    The National Park Service (NPS) requests proposals for lifeguard services at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, as outlined in solicitation number 140P5325Q0006. This contract aims to ensure safety at designated beach locations from April 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025. The key requirements include monitoring safety conditions, responding to emergencies, and providing trained personnel certified by the United States Lifesaving Association. Offerors must propose a comprehensive technical approach, demonstrate relevant qualifications, and provide pricing information. The solicitation emphasizes a small business set-aside and uses a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation method, focusing equally on technical capability and price. Quoters must submit offers by February 25, 2025, including all necessary certifications and representations. The NPS encourages questions until February 12, 2025, ensuring clarity and compliance with the project's requirements aimed at enhancing visitor safety in the national seashore area.
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