71--PUHO Metal Cantilever Storage Racks

Amendment / Modification

This amendment serves to post answers to Requests for Information (RFIs).

• Answers to RFIs are provided.

• The quote due date remains unchanged: April 10 at noon HT.

• The Period of Performance is stated as 06/01/2026 to 09/01/2026.

• National Park Service Contracting Officer: Janet Milson, 907-201-2581 / janet_milson@ios.doi.gov

• Contract Specialist: Christie Tapp, 360-869-3670 / christine_tapp@ios.doi.gov

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the "PUHO Metal Cantilever Storage Racks" opportunity (Solicitation 140P8226Q0006).

• Project Scope: The project involves constructing 6 individual, free-standing racks. Components (columns, braces, arms) must be interchangeable for onsite design and build. Arms should be adjustable in height along the column.
• Storage Configuration: Racks will store one item per level and are required to be three levels high, including the base shelf. Racks should be single-sided.
• Arm Lengths: 36" long arms are an acceptable substitute for the 30" arms specified.
• Floor Mounting: Racks will be mounted to a 1.5" thick wooden floor. There is no concrete sub-floor or steel reinforcement. Anchoring should account for this.
• Finishes: Enameled paint is an acceptable substitute for galvanized finish. Powder coating is acceptable as the racks will be used indoors.
• Component Compatibility: The specifications accommodate both 2' and 2.5' arms with 2.5' columns/bases.
• Lip/Pipe Stops: Fixed end lips are approximately 2" high.

This Q&A clarifies requirements related to rack dimensions, construction, mounting, and acceptable finishes. Vendors should ensure their proposals align with these clarifications, particularly regarding floor mounting and acceptable arm lengths and finishes.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and services, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under Solicitation Number 140P8226Q0006. It constitutes the only solicitation, and a written solicitation will not be issued. The acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

• Furnish and deliver metal cantilever storage racks.

• Includes all supervision, labor, materials, and equipment necessary.

• Racks are to be delivered to Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park, Island of Hawaii, HI.

• Specific components include columns/uprights, braces/spreaders, arms, and all necessary hardware for installation.

• Shipping and delivery are also included.

• Contract type is Firm-Fixed Price.

• Anticipated performance start date is on or before June 1, 2026.

• Period of Performance: June 1, 2026, to September 1, 2026.

• Quoted pricing must be valid for not less than 60 days.

• Quote Due Date: April 10, 2026, at 12:00 PM local time (Hawaii Time).

• Quotes must be submitted via email to Christine Tapp (Christine_Tapp@ios.doi.gov).

• Evaluation will be based on Price and Technical factors.

• Technical evaluation will assess the offeror's ability to meet the requirements based on submissions identified in FAR 52.212-1 and its addenda.

• Offerors must provide a completed checklist, SAM.gov registration confirmation, company POC information, signed SF 1449, completed CLINs/Pricing Schedule, and cut sheets detailing products.

• Offerors must explain how they intend to successfully complete the requirements.

• This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• An active SAM.gov registration is required at the time of quote submission.

• NAICS Code: 493110 (Warehousing and Storage) with a size standard of $34 million.

• Questions or Requests for Information (RFIs) should be emailed to Christine Tapp at Christine_Tapp@ios.doi.gov.

• Use the subject format: "Question/RFI: [RFQ Number] [Project Title]".

Specifications / Attachment

This document provides the specifications for heavy-duty metal cantilever storage racks to be purchased by Pu'uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park (PUHO). These racks are intended to store approximately twenty large wooden carvings, with the largest being over 20-feet long and weighing nearly 4,000 lbs. The racks must be single-sided, approximately 7 to 7.5 feet high, and have an arm height adjustable for column height. Each arm must support at least 1,000 lbs, and the unit load capacity must be at least 9,500 lbs. All components must be powder coated or otherwise manufactured to resist rust and corrosion. The purchase includes delivery to PUHO.

• Columns/Uprights: 9 units (7-7.5ft high, 2.5-ft base shelf length) and 13 units (7-7.5ft high, 2-ft base shelf length).

• Braces: 8 units (6-ft wide) and 8 units (3-ft wide).

• Arms: 7 units (2.5-ft long) and 30 units (2-ft long). Arms must be straight with an end lip and adjustable.

• Hardware: All necessary installation hardware.

• Material: Powder coated or equivalent for rust and corrosion resistance.

• Buy American Act: All products must comply.

• Warranty: 12-month manufacturer's warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship.

• Documentation: One Installation & User Manual required.

• Location: Pu'uhonua o Hōnaunau NHP, 84-5559 Keala o Keawe Rd, Captain Cook, HI 96704.

• Logistics: Contractor is responsible for all unloading equipment; no park forklift available. Personnel must be licensed/qualified.

• Term: No later than 6 months after receipt of order.

• Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM HDT.

• Government may inspect within 10 business days of delivery.

• Government reserves the right to reject non-conforming items.

• Defects include, but are not limited to, weld cracks, paint flaking, bubbling, fading, and corrosion.

• Payment via Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

• Invoices must be submitted to the Contracting Officer's Representative or Park Point of Contact for review and approval prior to IPP submission.