STEA - CNJ COACH #1021 TRANSPORT
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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 Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS), is soliciting quotes for the transportation of the Central Railroad of New Jersey Passenger Coach #1021 from Shoshoni, Wyoming, to the Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, Pennsylvania. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Quotes are due by February 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, and supervision for the complete transportation of the passenger coach and its related parts. This includes loading and unloading the coach body (approx. 64,000 lbs), two truck units (approx. 17,000 lbs each), and palletized loose parts (approx. 15,000 lbs) stored in a 40' shipping container. All components must be transported in enclosed containers. The contractor is responsible for acquiring all required shipment permits, obtaining insurance (including railroad insurance if working near tracks), and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local codes. A site inspection is recommended to understand existing conditions.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (Request for Quote - RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 484230 (Specialized Freight Trucking, Long-Distance) with a $34M size standard.
- Period of Performance: Anticipated March 1, 2026, to April 30, 2026 (30-day performance period within this window).
- Place of Performance: Origin: Shoshoni, WY; Destination: Steamtown National Historic Site, Scranton, PA.
Submission & Evaluation
- Solicitation Number: 140P4526Q0009
- Quote Due Date: February 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.
- Questions Due Date: February 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT.
- Submission Method: All quotes and questions must be emailed to Mary Hallmon at mary_hallmon@nps.gov.
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be made on the basis of the Lowest Evaluated Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Factors include Price, Prior Experience (3 contracts within the past 5 years), Technical Plans (via Technical Questionnaire), and Past Performance (must receive at least a 'good' rating via Past Performance Questionnaire).
- Required Forms: Offerors must submit a completed FAR 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items), a Technical Questionnaire, and a Past Performance Questionnaire.
Special Requirements
- Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
- HSPD-12 security clearances are required for all personnel working on-site and must be obtained within 10 days of award.
- Wage Determinations under the Service Contract Act apply for Pennsylvania counties of Lackawanna, Luzerne, and Wyoming.
- Site visits are available; contact John Sickler (STEA) or Seth Kucera (Wyoming) for details.
- The Buy American Act generally applies to construction materials.