Construction_Contract_Administration.docx

This file provides construction contract administration guidance referencing FAR 36.211(b) requirements for federal agencies to document policies and procedures related to definitizing equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts, along with data on the time required to complete such definitizations. The file directs readers to the Department of Interior's acquisition policy website for detailed information on construction contract procedures.

The related solicitation (140P5326R0010) is issued by the National Park Service Mammoth Cave National Park for a Firm Fixed Price contract to replace six sets of exterior double doors at the Visitor Center in Mammoth Cave, Kentucky. The scope includes removal and replacement of commercial-grade aluminum-framed door systems with thermally broken frames, bird-safe insulated glass units, ADA-compliant automatic operators, and code-compliant hardware, along with electrical wiring, sealing, disposal, weatherproofing, and finish restoration. This is a 100% small business set-aside (NAICS 238990 – All Other Specialty Trade Contractors) with an estimated value of $19 million and a 180-day performance period from notice to proceed. Proposals are due by March 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT, submitted via email to Ashley_Warcewicz@nps.gov, with a mandatory site visit on March 17, 2026, at 9:00 AM Central Time. The questions cutoff is March 18, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT. Offerors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award.