55--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, under the Department of the Interior, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for the purchase of Purple Heartwood Lumber. This opportunity, identified as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, seeks precision-milled hardwood for fabricating and replacing park bench slats. Offers are due by February 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for visually uniform, kiln-dried Purple Heart hardwood lumber, free of defects, with a ¼" eased radius on all four edges, and Precision End Trimmed (PET) to 6' ±1/32". The lumber must be solid, milled from single pieces (no glued-up, laminated, or edge-bonded assemblies).
- Material Requirements:
- 3600 pieces of Purple Heart Hardwood, 6' length, with finished dimensions of approximately 1-1/8" thick x 2-3/8" wide. (Nominal 2x2.5)
- 600 pieces of Purple Heart Hardwood, 6' length, with finished dimensions of approximately 1-1/8" thick x 3-1/2" wide. (Nominal 2x4)
- Specifications: Surfaced Four Sides (S4S), kiln-dried to ≤15% moisture, clean square ends, plastic-wrapped in uniform bundles. Detailed specifications are provided in the "Bench Slats – Purpleheart REV 4" drawing.
- Delivery: To Brentwood Maintenance Facility, 515 New York Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002.
- Time for Completion: No later than 45 days after award.
Contract Details
- 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.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission: Quotes must be submitted electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Offerors must acknowledge receipt of Amendment 0001.
- Offer Due Date: February 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
- 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.
Eligibility
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 321113 - Sawmills.
- Size Standard: 550 Employees.
Key Clarifications & Notes
- This 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.
- Submittals required within 10 days of award include product data sheets, pattern confirmation, moisture verification, and final delivery schedule.
- Amendment 0001 provided answers to vendor questions and additional information, including clarification on finished dimensions for the nominal lumber sizes.