YELL: FLAT SNOW STAKES PURCHASE
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 is soliciting proposals for the purchase of Flat Snow Stakes for Yellowstone National Park for Fiscal Year 2026. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, anticipating a firm-fixed-price contract award. The snow stakes are essential for ensuring safe travel during whiteout conditions by marking road edges and maintaining proper plow distances. Proposals are due May 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the procurement of flat snow stakes, detailed in the attached "Specifications and Pricing Worksheet." Key requirements include:
- Stake Types: Fiberglass and/or composite rectangular stakes in 8-foot and 10-foot lengths.
- Colors: Bright Safety Orange, Yellow, Blue, Green, and Red.
- Dimensions: 1 ¼” x ½” x length.
- Durability: Must withstand pounding, extreme cold (-50 degrees), high winds, and snowplow discharge, with color retention/stabilizer.
- Taping: Specific requirements for orange or white tape placement or no tape.
- Quantities: Specific quantities are listed per line item, ranging from 50 to 3300 units.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.
- Period of Performance: Tentatively June 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026.
- Delivery Location: Yellowstone National Park, 22 Stable Street, Yellowstone, WY 82190.
- Offer Due Date: May 27, 2026, 10:00 AM MDT.
- Published Date: May 6, 2026.
Set-Aside & Eligibility
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 423860 (Small Business Size Standard: 100 employees).
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to kiara_stewart@ios.doi.gov.
- Questions Due Date: 7 business days prior to the offer due date, submitted in writing.
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be made based on the best value to the government, considering Price and Technical factors.
Additional Notes
This announcement serves as the only solicitation. The "Specifications and Pricing Worksheet" is crucial for bidders to calculate proposed pricing. FAR clauses and provisions, including FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors), FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation), and FAR 52.212-4 (Contract Terms and Conditions), are incorporated by reference. Electronic invoicing and payment will be processed through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).