J--Gillig Bus Repairs for Yosemite NP
Overview
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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) is conducting a Sources Sought market research effort to identify qualified businesses for Gillig Bus Repair Services at Yosemite National Park, California. This notice aims to gather information from authorized Gillig repair facilities or Gillig factory-certified technicians. Responses are due by April 14, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves diagnostics, repair, and corrective maintenance services for six (6) Gillig, 40-foot, diesel hybrid electric buses. Services must be performed by an authorized Gillig service partner or factory-certified technician at an authorized Gillig repair facility. Mobile repairs are generally not permitted without prior approval. Work includes transporting, diagnosing, repairing, and testing the buses, utilizing OEM parts or approved equivalents. Specific issues identified include wire harness replacement, engine replacement, and DPIM module replacement for various bus models and years.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 811111 (General Automotive Repair), Small Business Size Standard: $9.0 million
- Set-Aside: Assessing eligibility for various small business set-asides (e.g., Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises, 8(a), HUBZone, Woman-Owned, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned) or full and open competition.
- Projected Award Date: June 1, 2025
- Projected Completion: 180 days after award
- Response Due: April 14, 2026, 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time
- Published: March 30, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Interested and capable contractors must submit a Capability Statement (less than 5 pages) via email. The statement should demonstrate experience with similar projects, include references, company name, point of contact, and specific project details (contract numbers, titles, dollar amounts, completion dates, performance ratings). Crucially, respondents must demonstrate their capability as a Gillig-authorized service partner or Gillig factory-certified technician. This is for market research only to determine industry capabilities and inform the acquisition strategy; it is not a request for quotation or a commitment to award a contract.
Additional Notes
No reimbursement will be provided for costs associated with submitting information. Telephone calls regarding this notice will not be accepted.