Pre_Solicitation_Notice_7_1_26_1.pdf
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- MACA-REPLACE AND EXPAND SAND CAVE TRAIL: Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 140P5326R0012
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This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice for a federal construction contract opportunity issued by the National Park Service (NPS), Southeast Region. The NPS intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for reconstruction of the Sand Cave Boardwalk and associated pedestrian infrastructure at Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky (Solicitation No. 140P5326R0012). Work includes demolition of existing site features, installation of new at-grade concrete trails, construction of boardwalks and overlooks, and associated site work per project drawings and specifications (Attachment 1 – NPS MACA Project Specifications dated 1/21/2026 and Attachment 2 – Project Drawings). The contract will be awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis as a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract with a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside designation. The place of performance is the Sand Cave Trailhead and Mammoth Cave National Park entrance sign on Old Mammoth Cave Road, with an anticipated performance period of 180 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.
The anticipated solicitation release is on or about July 13, 2026, with proposals due 30 days after solicitation issuance. The applicable NAICS code is 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) and PSC Z2LB (Repair or Alteration of Highways/Roads/Streets/Bridges). Prospective contractors must submit a completed SF-1442, a firm-fixed-price proposal for all Contract Line Items (CLINs), a construction schedule demonstrating ability to complete within 180 days, an LPTA Technical Acceptability Submission (PASS/FAIL), and past performance references. The full solicitation package will be posted exclusively on SAM.gov with no paper copies issued. The Contract Specialist is Arcoiris Cuetara-Higa, contactable at arcoiris_cuetara-higa@ios.doi.gov. A site visit will be identified in Section L of the solicitation and will be either mandatory or optional.
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PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE
National Park Service (NPS) Southeast Region – North MABO Solicitation No.: 140P5326R0012
TITLE:
Reconstruct the Sand Cave Boardwalk and Associated Pedestrian Facilities – Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky
1. PURPOSE OF NOTICE
This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice only.
No proposals or pricing are being requested at this time.
The National Park Service (NPS), Southeast Region, intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for construction services to reconstruct pedestrian facilities at Mammoth Cave National Park.
2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Government intends to issue a solicitation for the reconstruction of the Sand Cave Boardwalk and associated pedestrian infrastructure at Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky.
Work includes, but is not limited to:
• Demolition of existing site features
• Installation of new at-grade concrete trail
• Construction of boardwalks and overlooks
• Associated site work as shown in project drawings and specifications
All work shall comply with Attachment 1 – NPS MACA Project Specifications (dated 1/21/2026) and Attachment 2 – Project Drawings, to be issued with the formal solicitation.
3. PROCUREMENT METHOD
• Solicitation Type: Request for Proposal (RFP)
• Acquisition Method: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)
• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
• Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside
4. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
Sand Cave Trailhead and the Mammoth Cave National Park entrance sign on Old Mammoth Cave Road.
5. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The anticipated performance period is:
180 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP).
6. TENTATIVE DATES
The following dates are subject to change and will be finalized in the formal RFP:
• Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about 07/13/2026
• Estimated Proposal Due Date: 30 days after solicitation issuance
• Sie Visit: Will be identified in Section L of the solicitation (mandatory or optional
7. NAICS CODE
The anticipated NAICS code will be 237310Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction $45 and
PSC Z2LB REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF HIGHWAYS/ROADS/STREETS/BRI.
8. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (To Appear in RFP)
The forthcoming solicitation will require:
• Completed SF-1442
• Firm-Fixed-Price proposal for all CLINs
• Construction schedule demonstrating ability to complete within 180 days
• Attachment 5 – LPTA Technical Acceptability Submission (PASS/FAIL)
• Past performance references
9. WHERE TO ACCESS THE SOLICITATION
The full solicitation package, including drawings and specifications, will be posted exclusively on:
SAM.gov (https://sam.gov)
No paper copies will be issued.
11. POINT OF CONTACT
Contract Specialist: Cuetara-Higa, Arcoiris Email: arcoiris_cuetara-higa@ios.doi.gov
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