Sources_Sought_Market_Survey_1.docx

SOURCES SOUGHT (MARKET SURVEY)

Wind Cave National Park Replace Boundary Fence-US Highway 385 (Reference 140P6326B0007)

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.

We are seeking contractor interest in support of removing and replacing existing boundary fences.

Project Location: Approximately 4 miles north of Hot Springs, South Dakota and Wind Cave Nation Park US Highway 385 south entry.

Work is anticipated to begin in July 2026. The contract performance period for the Base Bid is 120 calendar days from the date of issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). Option Item No. 1: Provide an additional 45 calendar days, for a total performance period of 165calendar days. Option Item No. 2: Provide an additional 45 calendar days, for a total performance period of 210 calendar days. The period of performance includes an anticipated winter weather shutdown beginning approximately mid-November and resuming in late March. The winter shutdown is subject to seasonal conditions and Government approval.

Work consists of:

All labor, materials, and equipment to remove and replace approximately 5,340 linear feet of existing boundary fence and construct new livestock/bison exclusion fencing The base bid includes installation of new fence terminating at designated double H-brace structures and tie-in to existing fencing.

Option Bid Item No. 1: (approximately 1,790 LF extension)

Option Bid Item No. 2: (approximately 1,610 LF extension)

Base plus options require removal and replacement of existing fence and termination at specified locations with appropriate H-brace assemblies.

New fencing will consist of galvanized steel posts, woven wire mesh suitable for bison containment, high-strength cabling, wire ties, and steel-framed swing gates. All materials must meet or exceed specified performance criteria as defined in the drawings; basis-of-design manufacturers are for reference only.

The Contractor is responsible for verifying all quantities and adhering to design requirements, including post spacing, H-brace placement, and use of rigid panel reinforcement where required.

Work must be sequenced to maintain continuous fence integrity daily; no more fence may be removed than can be replaced within the same workday. Fence alignment must remain within NPS property and cannot encroach on adjacent rights-of-way or utility parcels without prior approval.

Contractor must obtain a boundary survey by a South Dakota licensed surveyor and establish staking at intervals not exceeding 100 yards. The new fence must be installed approximately 6 inches inside the NPS property line, unless otherwise directed.

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.

The Primary Service Code (PSC) is Z2PZ Repair or Alteration of Other non-building facilities.

The NAICS code for this project is 238990, All Other Specialty Contractors. The small business size standard is $19 million.

Contractor must be registered as a small business under the listed socio-economic categories in SAM (System for Award Management) under NAICS code 238990 to be considered/confirmed.

Interested contractors should also consider their construction bonding capacities when responding.

This project will include all mobilization, work, labor, and materials to complete this work to include Prime/Subcontracting oversight. 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) _________________

Capability statement - A summary (brief) 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.

All responses must be submitted via email not later than 1200 MDT, May 11, 2026. Email address: joan_brzezinski@nps.gov. Include the reference number (140P6326B0007) in the subject line.