YELL FIBER BROADBAND TO GRANT

Yellowstone National Park - Fiber Broadband to Grant

Description: The selected provider must install several miles of underground fiber optic connections, extending from a common demarcation point to specific NPS facilities, to support these services. When submitting an offer, a provider must include details of the offered 24x7x365 internet support services, including method of customer contact, response times, and customer notifications for scheduled and unscheduled outages.

A right of way (ROW) permit is required any time that a service provider builds or installs a utility on NPS lands. Projects including broadband equipment, such as telecommunication sites, microwave, and fiber optic, require a ROW permit as well. A ROW permit is required prior to beginning work. A ROW is issued by the National Park Service (NPS) and it allows a utility to pass over, under, or through NPS property. The permit may be issued only pursuant to specific statutory authority regardless of whether the equipment is serving the NPS and its visitors or crossing the park to reach other communities.

Offeror must be able to obtain and maintain a valid right of way or other permit conveyance to operate equipment in the National Park. ANNUAL WORK PLAN: The Park Superintendent, and/or her/his representatives shall receive in writing from the Contractor by April 1st of each year, a plan(s) for any maintenance, vegetation management, or work activities or projects to be carried out in that current calendar year in the approved right-of-way (Work Area) or authorized ingress/egress routes.

Location of Work: Yellowstone National Park, Teton County, Wyoming, USA

Type of Procurement: A negotiated firm-fixed contract will be awarded in response to the solicitation. The government will consider an offeror's technical capability in comparison to its price.

Project Magnitude: Between $250,000 and $500,000

Specifications and other supporting documents are attached and incorporated herein. Refer to SECTION J.

SET-ASIDE TYPE: This procurement is being solicited unrestricted (not set aside). The small business size standard for NAICS 237130 is $45 million.

NAICS CODE: 237130, Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction with a small business size standard of $45M.

DURATION: See FAR 52.211-10.

SITE VISIT: See FAR 52.236-27 for additional information. Site visits may be arranged during normal duty hours by contacting: Name: Bret DeYoung AND Molly Lynam - bret_deyoung@nps.gov AND molly_lynam@ios.doi.gov **Requests shall be made at least 2 business days in advance and well in advance of the due date.**

WAGE RATES: Davis Bacon wage rates apply and are included as part of this solicitation package.

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM): The successful offeror must be registered in SAM and have current online Representations and Certifications. Please access http://www.sam.gov to update your records prior to submitting final offer.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING OFFER: Refer to Section L and M. The contractor agrees that they will follow the plans and specifications provided. Offers must be provided electronically.

QUESTIONS: Any questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to Molly Lynam, Contract Specialist, at molly_lynam@ios.doi.gov no later than ten (10) calendar days prior to the offer due date.