38--GLAC: SNOWPLOW BLADE REPAIR
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
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Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Park Service (NPS), specifically Glacier National Park, MT, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for Snowplow Blade Repair Services. This effort aims to identify qualified small businesses capable of performing corrective and protective work on a Henke snowplow blade. Responses are due by February 23, 2026, at 1000 Mountain Time.
Scope of Work
The project involves comprehensive repair of a National Park Service Henke Snowplow Blade (Model 30-60-12ISR.SLT.SIS1, Serial Number 28268). The contractor will be required to:
- Remove and reattach existing cutting-edge and backing supports.
- Straighten the plow blade and adjust the cutting edge for proper road surface contact.
- Clean, prep, and paint all repaired and disturbed metal surfaces to ensure corrosion protection. The goal is to return the blade and cutting edge in a condition that is as straight and flat as reasonably achievable, with adequate corrosion resistance. The snowplow blade can be delivered to a repair facility within 50 miles of West Glacier, MT.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (Not a solicitation or commitment to award)
- Solicitation Number: 140P1426Q0033
- Published: February 10, 2026
- Responses Due: February 23, 2026, by 1000 Mountain Time
- Target Audience: Small businesses, including 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, and Woman-Owned businesses.
Submission Requirements
Interested firms should submit the following information via email to Kiara Stewart (kiara_stewart@nps.gov):
- Firm Name, Address, Phone Number, Email Address, DUNS Number.
- SAM Registration Status (Active/Inactive).
- Size Status/SBA Certification (e.g., Small Business, WOSB, EDWOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB).
- Tailored capability statements (10 pages or less) detailing organizational and staff capability, including any proposed subcontractors.
- Rough Estimate of Price (for government market research use only).
Important Notes
This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer. The government is not obligated to pay for information provided. A complete Statement of Work will be provided with any future solicitation. Questions must be submitted to the Contracting Officer via email.