B01_P1426R0012_Synopsis_-_Pre-Solicitation_Notice_2.docx

PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE

GOLDEN SPIKE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

REMODEL VISITOR CENTER FOR NEW EXHIBITS

SAM NOTICE ID: 140P1426R0012

This Pre-solicitation Notice is issued solely for informational, market research, and planning purposes. It does not constitute an Invitation for Bid (IFB) or a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an IFB or RFP in the future. This Pre-solicitation Notice does not commit the Government to contract for any construction services whatsoever. Further, the Northern Rockies Major Acquisition Buying Office is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Respondents are advised that the United States (U.S) Government will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this Pre-solicitation Notice. All costs associated with responding to this Pre-solicitation Notice will be solely at the responding party's expense. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property. Not responding to this Pre-solicitation Notice does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the U.S Government to form a binding contract.

The Northern Rockies Major Acquisition Buying Office intends to issue a Request for Proposal for the remodel of the Visitor Center at Golden Spike National Historic Site. The work of this project consists of modifications and alterations of the 4,500 square foot visitor center which houses offices for seasonal and permanent interpretation staff, Western National Park’s Association (WNPA) offices, library, exhibit space, an information desk, a small theater and WNPA retail space.

The scope of the project will include:

· Modification of the north view plaza access to exterior interpretive areas to accommodate the expanded building footprint.

· Exhibit modifications and construct new exhibits, relocate WNPA retail space, relocate NPS offices, renovate A/V storage closet, and update finishes throughout the main visitor’s area.

· Modification for new exhibits will require expanding the building size by enclosing the north porch, providing new exterior wall.

· The existing HVAC will be reworked to accommodate the revised building layout. Additionally, existing HVAC duct will be removed and replaced. Existing fire protection system that is currently visible will be concealed in renovated areas

· Rework the existing electrical systems (power and lighting) to accommodate the new exhibits along with AV upgrades.

Specific instructions on submitting your proposal will be contained in the solicitation documents, which is anticipated to be issued in late May 2026.

A complete copy of the project specifications will be provided with the solicitation which will be issued electronically at SAM.gov under solicitation #140P1426R0012. The entire solicitation package will be available in an Adobe PDF format. Paper copies of the solicitation, when issued, will not be made available.

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Type of Procurement: Firm Fixed Price Contract

Magnitude of Construction: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

Period of Performance: Estimated from October 15, 2026, through December 31, 2027.

Set-Aside: This procurement will be solicited as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. However, the Government reserves the right to change the set-aside if further market research supports a specific socio-economic set-aside.

NAICS Code: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

Small Business Size Standard: $45M.