MR_Sources_Sought_Survey_1.docx

SOURCES SOUGHT (MARKET SURVEY)

Munising Falls Trail Rehabilitation Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore - Grand Marais, Michigan (Reference 140P6426B0004)

The National Park Service (NPS) is conducting a market survey to determine the interest and capability of contractors for a possible upcoming project. All costs associated with providing information in response to this market survey shall be the responsibility of the firm. Any information submitted is voluntary. The Contracting Officer will make an acquisition strategy determination based on the results of this market survey.

Prime contractors interested in working at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore the work will consist of:

Providing all labor, materials, tools and other equipment necessary for renovating an approximately 650 foot long paved trial. The existing trail is asphalt pavement with three wood bridges. The trail traverses a variety of steep and gradual terrain and follows Munising creek terminating at an overlook deck at the base of Munising Falls. The existing trail is approximately 5 ft wide typical and the proposed trail is 6’ wide typical. Existing bridges and portions of the existing on-grade trail will be replaced with elevated boardwalks. We anticipate that work would begin in late 2026.

The NAICS code for this project is 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, with a small business size standard of $45M. The Magnitude of Construction anticipated is between $1,000,000 and $5M. Interested contractors should also consider their construction bonding capacities when responding.

Contractor must be registered as a small business under the listed socio-economic categories in SAM (System for Award Management) under NAICS code 237990 to be considered/confirmed.

Overview: This project will include all mobilization, work, labor, and materials to complete this work to include Prime/Subcontracting oversight as follows: The government anticipates that the work will include renovating an approximately 650 foot long paved trial. The existing trail is asphalt pavement with three wood bridges. The trail traverses a variety of steep and gradual terrain and follows Munising creek terminating at an overlook deck at the base of Munising Falls. The existing trail is approximately 5 ft wide typical and the proposed trail is 6’ wide typical. Existing bridges and portions of the existing on-grade trail will be replaced with elevated boardwalks. All specifications documents/drawings will be provided if/when the government proceeds with a formal solicitation.

Interested firms must submit the following information:

Name of Firm

Address

Phone Number

Email Address

UEI Number

Size status/SBA certifications. Mark all that apply. See FAR Part 19, Small Business Programs.

☐ Small Business (meets size standard for NAICS) ☐ Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) ☐ Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) ☐ HUBZone ☐ Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) ☐ Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) ☐ Other (specify) _________________

Contractor must be registered as a small business under the listed socio-economic categories in SAM (System for Award Management) under NAICS code 237990 to be considered/confirmed.

Capability statement - A brief summary of capabilities: Contractor may reply below and/or provide attachments.

This section or the attachments MUST INCLUDE:

1. Bonding Limits

2. Brief explanation of your company’s ability/capabilities to perform the work outlined above

3. All information being requested above in regard to the table for: Company Name, POC info, UEI Number, and all of the size status/SBA certifications

This market research is being conducted to acquire additional information about potential contractors that may be interested in performing this work. This is not an invitation for bid (IFB) or request for proposal (RFP) and does not constitute any commitment by the Government to issue any solicitation. All interested firms must respond to future solicitation announcements separately from responses to this market survey. Any solicitation that may be issued will be posted on SAM.gov.

All responses must be submitted via email not later than 1200 EST, February 18, 2026. Email address: christopher_bauer@nps.gov. Include the reference number (140P6426B0004) in the subject line.