F--SHEN - FY25 HQ MASTICATION
ID: 140PS125Q0025Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THENATIONAL PARK SERVICEMWR MISSOURI MABO(62000)Omaha, NE, 68102, USA

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (115310)

PSC

NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- LAND TREATMENT PRACTICES (F006)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/48fe507cd1ad49bca49528c332f6cfff/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of the Interior, through the National Park Service, is soliciting quotes for mechanical mastication services at the Shenandoah National Park Headquarters in Luray, Virginia. The primary objective of this procurement is to enhance fire management by creating defensible spaces, maintaining fire breaks, and reducing hazardous fuel loads across a designated area of 20 acres. This initiative is crucial for ecological health and fire safety within the park, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and guidelines for land stewardship. Interested small businesses must submit their proposals by August 11, 2025, with the contract period running from August 15, 2025, to December 31, 2025. For further inquiries, potential offerors can contact Stephen Loftus at stephen_loftus@nps.gov or by phone at 202-354-2267.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Loftus, Stephen
    (202) 354-2267
    stephen_loftus@nps.gov
    Files
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    A05_PWS_SHEN_MASTICATION_SOW_fy25.pdf
    The Shen Mastication Project, situated within Shenandoah National Park, aims to enhance fire safety by creating defensible space, maintaining fire breaks, and reducing hazardous fuel loads across a defined area of 20 acres around the park's headquarters. The project focuses on mechanical mastication—using equipment to mulch or chip vegetation up to 5 inches in diameter, avoiding damage to native "leave trees" and minimizing soil compaction. The work is scheduled to commence on August 15, 2025, and must be completed by December 31, 2025, with all operations conducted under careful public safety measures. Contractors are responsible for quality control, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and promptly addressing any disturbances to protected plants and wildlife during operations. The project outlines specific guidelines for tree protection, proper waste management, and pollution prevention, including procedures for limiting the spread of noxious weeds. Overall, the initiative demonstrates a commitment to ecological health and fire management within the national park, adhering to federal regulations and guidelines for land stewardship.
    A06_20250616_SHEN_Mx_HQ_Mastication_MAP.pdf
    The document outlines a map of Shenandoah National Park, produced by the National Park Service under the U.S. Department of the Interior. It illustrates designated areas within the park, specifically highlighting various headquarters locations (HQ-2, HQ-4, HQ-5) and access roads, including US Highway 211 East and HQ Residence Road. The map indicates different levels of vegetation management categorized as high, moderate, and low, along with trails and powerline facilities within the park's boundaries. This mapping serves to facilitate understanding and planning for park operations, environmental management, and potential federal initiatives regarding land use and conservation. The detailed design is crucial for strategic resource allocation and compliance with environmental regulations, supporting future Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and grants aimed at enhancing the park's infrastructure and natural resources management.
    B03_WD_1998-0467_Rev_59_12232024.pdf
    Sol_140PS125Q0025_Amd_0001.pdf
    The document is an amendment to solicitation number 140PS125Q0025, issued by the National Park Service for a small business set-aside contract involving mechanical mastication services at Shenandoah National Park, located in Luray, Virginia. The amendment outlines the need for offerors to acknowledge receipt of this amendment via specified methods, such as including an acknowledgment with their offer or through separate communication. Additionally, this amendment clarifies that the previous terms and conditions remain unchanged. The period of performance for the contract is set from August 15, 2025, to December 31, 2025. The key contact for this solicitation is the Contracting Officer, Stephen Loftus, who can be reached via email or phone. The document emphasizes compliance with federal acquisition regulations and provides essential instructions for offer submission and acknowledgment. Overall, it serves to inform potential contractors of changes and requirements related to the solicitation process.
    Sol_140PS125Q0025_Amd_0002.pdf
    This document is an amendment to Solicitation No. 140PS125Q0025, issued by the DOI, NPS ConOps Strategic Business Services Contracting Division. The amendment, identified as 0002, changes the procurement to a small business set-aside and extends the closing date for offers to August 20, 2025, at 1700 EDT. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. The solicitation is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item, specifically requesting quotes for mechanical mastication services at Shenandoah National Park Headquarters in Luray, VA. The period of performance for these services is from August 25, 2025, to December 31, 2025. This notice serves as the only solicitation, and a written solicitation will not be issued. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by completing items 8 and 15 and returning copies, or by other specified methods, before the new closing date.
    Sol_140PS125Q0025.pdf
    The file 140PS125Q0025 outlines a Request for Quote (RFQ) from the National Park Service (NPS) for mechanical mastication services at Shenandoah National Park. This solicitation primarily targets small businesses, requiring registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). The project aims to enhance fire management by creating defensible spaces, maintaining fire breaks, and reducing hazardous fuel loadings within the park headquarters from August 15, 2025, to December 31, 2025. Proposals should demonstrate the company's ability to meet project specifications through a project narrative and prior experience documentation. The RFQ emphasizes adherence to federal acquisition regulations, including representations regarding telecommunications equipment or services. Quotes must be submitted by August 11, 2025, ensuring compliance with all outlined requirements. The evaluation criteria will focus on price, technical capabilities, and prior performance on similar projects, aiming to determine the offering with the best value for the government. This document serves as a critical step in the government’s procurement process for supporting conservation efforts while ensuring transparency and competitiveness.
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