J--New Flyer Bus Repairs for Yosemite NP
Overview
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Place of Performance
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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, has issued a Sources Sought Notice for market research to identify qualified businesses capable of providing diagnostics, repair, and corrective maintenance services for seven New Flyer diesel hybrid electric buses at Yosemite National Park, California. This is not a request for quotation, but rather to gather information to develop an acquisition strategy. Responses are due by April 14, 2026, 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
The required services include transporting, diagnosing, repairing, and testing seven 40-foot New Flyer diesel hybrid electric buses. Work must be performed by an authorized New Flyer repair facility or New Flyer factory-certified technicians, adhering to manufacturer specifications and industry best practices. Specific identified issues include NOx sensor replacement, Twin vision camera installation, door assembly replacement, coolant hose replacement, fuel filter assembly replacement, clutch assembly, AC compressor, and hybrid battery repair. The contract will cover labor, tools, equipment, materials, OEM parts, transportation, and incidentals. A warranty of at least 2-year/100,000-mile for overhauled engines is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Special Notice (Market Research)
- Product Service Code: J025 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Vehicular Equipment Components)
- Place of Performance: Yosemite National Park, El Portal, United States
- Projected Award (for eventual contract): June 1, 2025
- Completion (for eventual contract): 180 days after award
- Response Due: April 14, 2026, 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time
- Published: March 30, 2026
Eligibility & Submission
The NPS is seeking information from small businesses, including Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises, 8(a), HUBZone, Woman-Owned, and Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. Large businesses are also encouraged to respond if small business interest is not indicated. The applicable NAICS Code is 811111 (General Automotive Repair) with a small business size standard of $9.0 million.
Interested contractors must submit a Capability Statement (less than 5 pages) via email to lisa_henson@nps.gov. The statement should include company information, eligibility for small business programs, estimated setup time, references for similar projects, and evidence of New Flyer authorization.
Evaluation
Responses will be evaluated to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy, specifically whether the future solicitation will be a set-aside or full and open competition.
Additional Notes
This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the Government. No reimbursement will be made for costs associated with providing information, and telephone calls will not be accepted.