Grand Canyon National Park Road Cinders BPA
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
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), under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting quotes for a Firm-Fixed Price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to supply, deliver, and offload road cinders at Grand Canyon National Park (GRCA), South Rim, AZ. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by January 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM Mountain Time.
Scope of Work
The BPA requires the supply of screened 3/8" red road cinder material, or a combination of red and black cinders if more economical, meeting specified quality standards. The material is primarily for winter road traction. Key deliverables include:
- Supplying screened 3/8" red cinder material.
- Delivering and offloading material to designated locations within the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.
- Certifying that all aggregate materials are free of invasive exotic plants.
- Providing documentation with each delivery, including weight tickets, quality certifications, and invasive species compliance certifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Single, Firm-Fixed Price Commercial Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).
- Period of Performance: Anticipated three (3) year ordering period, from February 15, 2026, to February 14, 2029.
- Estimated Usage: Estimated base year order of 200 tons, with total annual usage ranging from 200 to 400 tons.
- Anticipated Maximum Value: Not to exceed $110,000 over the three-year ordering period.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 212319, with a Small Business Size Standard of 550 employees.
- Questions Due: January 6, 2026, by 10:00 AM Mountain Time.
- Quotes Due: January 27, 2026, by 12:00 PM Mountain Time.
- Published Date: December 15, 2025.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted electronically to lindsay_mclaughlin@nps.gov. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and possess a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Offers will be evaluated based on price, technical capability, and prior experience.
Additional Notes
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation. The BPA will be used for anticipated repetitive needs, with individual calls or orders placed as required. Actual quantities are not guaranteed. Deliveries must occur during standard business hours unless otherwise approved and comply with designated access and staging areas. A consolidated list of Government responses to questions will be posted via amendment.