Yell: Flat Snow Stakes Order

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Background The National Park Service is issuing this solicitation for the purchase of flat snow stakes to support operations at Yellowstone National Park. The goal of this contract is to ensure safe travel during winter conditions by providing highly visible markers that delineate road edges, thereby assisting drivers and snow removal operators in maintaining proper plow distances during whiteout conditions. Work Details The requirement is for the procurement of snow stakes, specifically identified as Item Number 00010. The quantity requested is 1 Lot (LS). These snow stakes are crucial for marking road edges and ensuring safe travel during winter weather. The specifications document detailing the requirements and quantities is attached to the solicitation. The product/service code associated with this procurement is 9905, categorized under signs, advertising displays, and identification plates. Period of Performance The period of performance for this contract is from July 13, 2026, to September 30, 2026. Place of Performance The delivery location for the snow stakes is Yellowstone National Park, 22 Stable Street, Yellowstone, WY 82190. Bidder Requirements This solicitation is a total small business set aside. Bidders must comply with the small business size standard of 100 employees. Additionally, bidders are required to provide domestic products unless otherwise indicated. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity for flat snow stakes at Yellowstone National Park (FY26) appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on prior IDIQ/contract awards under 140P1421D0008, with Custom Marking Products as the awardee. The prior work includes supplying fiberglass flat snow stakes with high-visibility/high-intensity reflective material in specified dimensions and configurations, and the recent orders (e.g., $106,409 in 01/26/24–03/29/24 and $102,060 in 05/23/25–07/31/25) are described as purchases of flat snow stakes for Yellowstone. The FY26 order description aligns with these earlier stake supply efforts, suggesting it is a continuation of the same type of procurement for winter road-edge marking.