Scaffolding for Vicksburg National Military Site -
ID: 140P2125Q0050Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THENATIONAL PARK SERVICEWASHINGTON CONTRACTING OFFICELAKEWOOD, CO, 80225, USA

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Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532490)

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SCAFFOLDING EQUIPMENT AND CONCRETE FORMS (5440)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of the Interior, through the National Park Service, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide scaffolding for the New York Monument at Vicksburg National Military Park in Mississippi. The procurement involves the design, erection, assembly, and installation of OSHA-compliant scaffolding to facilitate cleaning and masonry work on the historic granite obelisk, which requires access to all sides and surfaces. This project underscores the importance of preserving historical sites while ensuring safety and quality standards during construction activities. Quotes are due by April 23, 2025, with a site visit scheduled for March 12, and interested contractors should direct inquiries to Brian Thornton at brian_thornton@nps.gov or call 240-220-8104.

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    The document pertains to an amendment of a solicitation (140P2125Q0050) related to a federal project managed by the National Park Service (NPS) at Vicksburg National Military Park, Mississippi. This amendment serves to address inquiries (RFIs) and updates regarding the contract, specifically altering the designated Contracting Officer to Brian Thornton. It contains directives for contractors to acknowledge receipt of the amendment to avoid rejection of their offers. Key inquiries addressed in the document include a clarification on the shipping address and the dimensions of a historical monument, with an emphasis on the monument's public accessibility for measurement purposes. The document specifies a deadline for submitting quotes by 23 April 2025 at 1200 Central Time, ensuring all terms of the initial solicitation remain unchanged except for the noted administrative edits. This amendment highlights the government's structured communication process and the necessity for precise documentation in contract modifications, underscoring the importance of timely and accurate responses in federal procurement processes.
    The document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the design, erection, assembly, and installation of OSHA-compliant scaffolding at the New York Monument, located in Vicksburg National Military Park, MS. The procurement is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 532490, with a size standard of $40 million. The scaffolding will facilitate the cleaning and masonry work on a granite obelisk monument dedicated in 1917, which requires access to all sides and surfaces. Key contractor responsibilities include verifying site dimensions, ensuring worker and site safety, and protecting the monument from damage. The National Park Service will provide site access and facilities during work. Quotes are due by April 23, 2025, following a site visit on March 12, and will be evaluated based on price and adherence to technical specifications. The anticipated outcome includes a firm-fixed price contract awarded to the most compliant lower-priced offeror. This solicitation reflects the government's commitment to preserving historical sites through structured procurement procedures emphasizing safety and quality standards.
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