10--Saratoga National Park Build Replacement Reproduct
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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, is soliciting proposals for the manufacture and delivery of two (2) reproduction American light 6-pounder cannon carriages for the Saratoga National Historical Park in Stillwater, NY. This project aims to replace deteriorating carriages exposed to year-round weather. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by April 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will design and manufacture two complete, historically accurate reproduction light 6-pounder travelling cannon carriages of the "Muller" pattern. This includes using solid white oak for wood components and forged or cast steel/ductile iron for metal components. Specific requirements detail the carriage body, wheels (approximately 50 inches high), axles (metal, paintable), metal hardware, and an elevation coin/wedge. All dimensions must be within 5% of stated measurements, ensuring a secure fit for existing replica cannon barrels provided by SNHP. Exterior finishes require a non-gloss preservation treatment for wood and rust-inhibiting primer/paint for metal. The project also requires lumber milling and metal hardware fabrication. Storage boxes, wooden with metal-reinforced corners, are required to be mounted onto the carriages.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Period of Performance: 275 calendar days (approximately 9 months) from the date of award.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 332994 (Small Arms, Ordinance and Ordinance Accessories Manufacturing)
- Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 Employees
- Place of Performance: Stillwater, NY (manufacture off-site; initial site visit and final delivery/fitting on-site).
Submission & Evaluation
- Quote Submission Deadline: April 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT.
- Submission Method: Email quotes to Mari Tolleson at mari_tolleson@ios.doi.gov.
- Questions Deadline: April 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.
- Evaluation Factors: Offers will be evaluated based on Technical Competence, Experience, Past Performance, and Price, which are approximately equal in importance.
- Technical Competence: Evidence of necessary insurance.
- Experience: Minimum of three projects within the last five years involving the design and manufacture of reproduction cannon carriages.
- Past Performance: Three examples of recent projects (past five years) of similar size and scope.
- Price: Evaluated for realism and reasonableness.
Special Requirements & Notes
Contractors must provide documentation of expertise in reproducing historic wooden artillery carriages and submit design and construction drawings for NPS review. A mandatory on-site visit is required to measure existing cannon barrels and replica carriages and obtain archival drawings. Deliverables include a work plan, schedule of values, safety plan, and as-built drawings. Compliance with OSHA, state, and local safety laws is required. A Wage Determination (No. 2015-4143, Rev 33) for the Service Contract Act applies, outlining minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for work in specified New York counties. Visual aids, including images with tape measures, have been provided to clarify dimensions for wheels, axles, and metal parts.