A14_SSN_NAMA_320066.pdf

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United States Department of the Interior

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

DENVER SERVICE CENTER

CONTRACTING SERVICES

1 DENVER FEDERAL CENTER, BUILDING 50

P.O. BOX 25287

DENVER, COLORADO 80225-0287

D5217 (DSC-CS)

NANA 320066

Date: September 14, 2026

To: General Public (Via the Government’s Point Entry)

From: Marc H. Nguyen, Contracting Officer, Department of Interior

Subject: Sources Sought Notice – 140P2026R0108

Reference: National Mall and Memorial Parks (NAMA) 320066 – Rehabilitate WWII

Memorial Infrastructure Systems, Washington D.C

** This is a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) for the purpose of conducting Market Research.

Proposals are NOT being requested, nor accepted at this time. Responses are being requested from both Large and Small Businesses. **

1. Purpose:

a. The purpose of this SSN is to gain knowledge regarding the types of interested businesses and their qualifications. Information obtained through this SSN by the

National Park Service (NPS) will be utilized to develop the acquisition strategy. The amount of interest, or lack thereof, will determine the possibility of a Small Business or other Socio-Economic Set-Aside for solicitation and award purposes. Analysis of the quality of responses to this SSN will be considered in the Market Research being conducted and in the making of any set-aside determination for this requirement.;

b. The Government anticipates conducting a competitive acquisition for this requirement.

The amount of interest or lack thereof will determine the possibility of a small business or other socio-economical small business set-aside for solicitation. Analysis of the quality of responses to this source sought announcement will be considered in the market research being conducted, and in the making of any small business set-aside determination for this requirement; and

c. No solicitation, proposal package, specifications, or drawings are available with this

SSN.

2. Cost Reimbursement: Response to this announcement is strictly voluntary. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this SSN, nor any follow-up information requests.

3. Bonding: Bid, Performance, and Payment Bonds are anticipated to be required.

4. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code: 238990 All Other

Specialty Trade Contractors and Size Standard: $19M

5. Project Description: This project will rehabilitate components and systems throughout the memorial to address deferred maintenance, aged buildings systems, general weathering, A14 Page 2 of 3 and accessibility deficiencies. Overall storm drainage will be improved at hardscapes and landscapes. Granite elements will be cleaned, replaced where deteriorated, and re-pointed to restore their appearance. Areas of walkway settlement will be restored to their original planes. Fountains will receive new waterproofing. Outdated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems at grade level and in the vault below the memorial will be replaced to better support the lighting elements and fountains. Environmental conditions within the vault will be improved. Accessible approaches around the memorial will modified to comply with current codes. The exterior walls at the Comfort Station/Engineer’s Office and Information

Center/Kiosk will be restored and some mechanical and electrical systems replaced.

a. The project is located at National Mall and Memorial Parks Washington D.C.

b. The Park will remain open during construction, thus contract activities and logistics must be structured and scheduled to minimize visitor impact;

c. The site requires protective measures to ensure the surrounding area remains undisturbed;

d. The structure is a historic/natural/cultural resource;

e. The anticipated period of performance of 365 calendar days including any potential weather shutdown;

f. There are seasonal/other shutdowns mandated through the construction season; and

g. Winter construction may be required.

6. Project Scope: The contract is a design-build (D-B) project. The selected Design-Builder will be required to follow the Denver Service Center (DSC) design review workflow and submit 70%, 95%, and 100% design deliverables for NPS review and approval. Upon successful acceptance of the 100% design package, NPS will issue a Notice to Proceed for

Construction, authorizing commencement of physical work. The World War II Memorial has not undergone substantial rehabilitation since its original construction. Many aspects of the memorial have large amounts of deferred maintenance, including deterioration and weathering, and aged building systems. This project will address deferred maintenance and restore the overall appearance of the memorial.

7. Solicitation: At this time, NPS DSC anticipates issuing a competitive Request for Proposals

(RFP) around November 2026; and awarding a single Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract.

8. Submittal Instructions: We are seeking to understand the level of your company’s interest in this project to help determine the appropriate solicitation method. Please respond to all questions in full and submit your completed information to the Contracting Officer at marc_nguyen@ios.doi.gov on or before October 15, 2026. Your response will be included in the market research and considered in any small‑business set‑aside determination for this requirement.

a. Provide Company Name, address, Name and email of Point-of-Contact, and UEI?

b. What is your experience as the Prime Contractor for Federal Government constructions contracts similar to the scope and magnitude of this project?

c. How does your company intend on complying with local construction building licensing and permitting for Washington, D.C?

d. This project will require Insurance and Performance and Payment Bonds. What is your company’s bonding capacity (no letters required)?

e. Provide up to two (2) past projects experience with Design Construction similar in type and scope completed withing the last seven (7) years demonstrating the listed skills and experiences.

f. Under the above listed NAICS, Small Business Administration (SBA) is your company certified as the following, please check all applicable boxes:

mailto:marc_nguyen@ios.doi.gov

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1) ☐ Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB)

2) ☐ Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone)

3) ☐ Indian economic enterprise (IEE)

4) ☐ Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE)

5) ☐ Other Native American Owned Company

6) ☐ Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB)

7) ☐ Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB)

8) ☐ SBA certified Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB)

9) ☐ Other:

g. What estimated percent of this work will your company self-perform?

☐15%

h. Does your company have experience with Design-Build (DB) projects?

☐ Yes ☐ No

i. What will influence your company’s commitment for submitting a proposal for this project? Please check all applicable boxes.

1) ☐ Solicitation posting (approximately November 2026)

2) ☐ Schedule completion date for all construction (365 calendar days from award).

3) ☐ Details of the Specifications and Drawings for the Request for Proposal?

4) ☐ Other commitments/contracts?

5) ☐ Other?

Submittal Due Date/Time: 12 Noon Eastern Time October 15, 2026.

Submit To: Contracting Officer, Marc Nguyen, email at marc_nguyen@ios.doi.gov

Attachment: As-Built Drawings mailto:marc_nguyen@ios.doi.gov