HPTC PURPLE HEARTWOOD LUMBER PURCHASE
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), Washington Contracting Office, is soliciting quotes for the purchase of Purple Heartwood Lumber for fabricating and replacing park bench slats. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by February 10, 2026, at 1400 EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for visually uniform, precision-milled Purple Heart hardwood lumber.
- Material Quantities:
- 3600 pieces of 2x2.5 Purple Heart Hardwood, 6' length.
- 600 pieces of 2x4 Purple Heart Hardwood, 6' length.
- Lumber Specifications: All lumber must be milled to NPS slat specification profile, Surfaced Four Sides (S4S), kiln-dried to ≤15% moisture, clear and free of defects. All four edges must have a ¼" eased radius, and be Precision End Trimmed (PET) to 6' ±1/32". Lumber should have clean square ends and be plastic-wrapped in uniform bundles. A specification sheet is attached to the solicitation.
- Delivery: To the Brentwood Maintenance Facility, 515 New York Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002.
- Time for Completion: No later than 45 days after contract award.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price service contract.
- Period of Performance: February 23, 2026, to April 9, 2026.
- Option: The Government reserves the right to purchase up to an additional 50% of each line item.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 321113 - Sawmills, with a size standard of 550 Employees.
- Offer Due Date: February 10, 2026, at 1400 EST.
- Published Date: January 22, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Offerors must submit quotes electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
- Offer Validity: Submitted offers must be valid for a minimum of 90 days.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible respondent pursuant to FAR subpart 9.1.
Additional Notes
The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-06. Applicable standards include WCLIB/WCLSB Visual Grade Rules, ASTM D1990, PS 1-19, and OSHA 1910/1926. Within 10 days of award, submittals are required, including product data sheets, pattern confirmation, moisture verification, and a final delivery schedule.