The Department of the Interior is seeking building materials for a duplex project at Buffalo National River, Yellville, AR, under a small business set-aside. The procurement includes various types of lumber, subflooring, siding, flooring, trim, and windows, all specified by brand name or equal requirements. This combined synopsis/solicitation notice indicates that interested small businesses should track the opportunity closely, as it may require a proposal rather than a simple bid submission.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
Buffalo National River
Yellville, AR
Specifications:
Building Materials – Duplex
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
Missouri MAJOR ACQUISITION BUYING OFFICE
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1. Douglas Fir Lumber
Brand name or “or equal” requirement, must meet or exceed, based on the following
specifications:
Salient Characteristics:
• Douglas fir (S1S2E).
• Appearance Grade.
• Board/Batten Siding Lumber.
• 7/8” thick.
• Douglas Fir 1” x 12” x 12’ (S1S2E) 7/8 Thick.
o QTY – 100 pieces.
• Douglas Fir 1” x 12” x 10’ (S1S2E) 7/8 Thick.
o QTY – 115 pieces.
2. OSB Subfloor
Suggested Product: Advantech OSB Subfloor
Brand name or “or equal” requirement, must meet or exceed, based on the following
specifications:
Salient Characteristics:
• 4 ft x 8 ft sheet.
• ¾ in Thick.
• Exterior Rated.
• Tongue and Groove.
• QTY – 50 sheets.
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3. White Pine Car Siding
Brand name or “or equal” requirement, must meet or exceed, based on the following
specifications:
Salient Characteristics:
• White Pine 1” x 8” x 16’.
• 3/4” Thick.
• Tongue and Groove.
• V-Joint.
• Premium/Select Grade.
• Qty – 200 Pieces
4. Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring
Suggested Product: COREtec Classic – Model – Niland Chestnut VV585-50002
Brand name or “or equal” requirement, must meet or exceed, based on the following
specifications:
Salient Characteristics:
• 6 in Width x 48 in Length.
• Luxury Vinyl Plank.
• 12 mil or greater wear layer.
• Floating.
• Color – Niland Chestnut (or comparable).
• Tongue and Groove.
• QTY – 1,500 SQFT
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5. LP Sheet Siding
Brand name or “or equal” requirement, must meet or exceed, based on the following
specifications:
Salient Characteristics:
• Strand Wood Construction.
• Primed.
• 4 ft x 8 ft Sheet.
• Exterior Rated.
• No Groove.
• Smooth Texture.
• ½ inch.
• QTY – 100
6. LP Trim
Brand name or “or equal” requirement, must meet or exceed, based on the following
specifications:
Salient Characteristics:
• Strand Wood Construction.
• Primed.
• Smooth Texture.
• 1 in x 2 in x 16 ft.
• Qty – 400
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7. Clad Windows
Suggested Product: Anderson 100 series
Brand name or “or equal” requirement, must meet or exceed, based on the following
specifications:
Salient Characteristics:
• Gliding.
• Clad Exterior.
• Color - White Interior.
• Color – Chocolate Brown or Dark Bronze Exterior.
• Window must be aluminum, vinyl, or composite (Fibrex or similar) material.
• Preinstalled Flat Brick Mould Trim preferred.
o Factory installed exterior moulding other than true brick mould is
acceptable.
o Alternative windows without preinstalled brick mold are acceptable with
loose trim that can be installed after the windows are installed. Quoted loose
trim must be compatible with quoted window.
• Configuration of window must have new construction flange.
• Argon Insulated w/shatter resistant Glass.
• 3-0 x 3-0 Sliding Windows.
o QTY – 10
• 3-0 x 2-0 Sliding Windows.
o QTY – 8
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8. Shaker Interior Doors w/jamb
Suggested Product: Masonite Performance Door System
Brand name or “or equal” requirement, must meet or exceed, based on the following
specifications:
Salient Characteristics:
• 36” x 80”
• 2 Flat Panel Shaker.
• Primed.
• Pre-hung Jamb.
• Black or Oil Rubbed Bronze Hinge Hardware.
• 2 in x 6 in wall thickness.
• One Locket Bore.
• Solid Core.
• Shaker Interior Doors w/jamb (Right Swing).
o Right Swing.
o QTY – 2 Right Swing.
• Shaker Interior Doors w/jamb (Left Swing).
o Left Swing.
o QTY – 2 Left Swing.
9. Shaker Exterior Doors w/jamb
Brand name or “or equal” requirement, must meet or exceed, based on the following
specifications:
Salient Characteristics:
• 36” x 80”
• 2 Flat Panel Shaker.
• Primed.
• Pre-hung Jamb.
• Black or Oil Rubbed Bronze Hinge Hardware.
• 2 in x 6 in wall thickness.
• One Lockset Bore.
• Insulated Core.
• Smooth Fiberglass or Composite Construction.
• QTY – 1 Right Swing.
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10. Steel Flat Door w/jamb
Brand name or “or equal” requirement, must meet or exceed, based on the following
specifications:
Salient Characteristics:
• 36” x 80”
• Flat Smooth Design.
• Primed.
• Pre-hung Jamb.
• Black or Oil Rubbed Bronze Hinge Hardware.
• 2 in x 6 in wall thickness
• One Lockset Bore.
• Insulated Core.
• Steel Construction.
• Steel Flat Door w/jamb (Right Swing)
o Right Swing
o QTY – 3
• Steel Flat Door w/jamb (Left Swing)
o Left Swing
o QTY – 1
Submittals:
• Manufacturer Specifications Sheets must be provided for all quoted items.
• Floor Samples of Accepted Floors.
• Color Sample for Windows.
Period of Performance:
• Delivery: 60 days after contract award effective date.
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Delivery Location:
• Materials/Product must be delivered to the following location:
Buffalo National River
Buffalo Point Maintenance Facility
2229 Hwy 268 E.
Yellville, AR 72687
Delivery Instructions:
• Arrangements for delivery must be made with NPS POC 1 (one) week prior to
shipment:
• Delivery will be FOB Destination.
• Forklift available onsite for Delivery.
Applicable performance standards:
• Award to be made as ONE LOT to include all information listed in the above
characteristics.
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Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.
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