Synopsis_of_Proposed_Contract_Action_2.docx
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- Solicitation number
- 140P6326B0004
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This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice for a firm-fixed-price Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the National Park Service's Midwest Region Major Acquisition Buying Office for fence replacement and conservation work at Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota. The project involves removing and replacing approximately 4,400 linear feet of boundary fence (Base Bid) within the North Unit's wilderness area to protect and manage bison herds, with work beginning in Spring/Summer 2026. The scope includes constructing new cable-suspended fence structures across Corral Creek and an unnamed drainageway with welded steel pipe fence panel abutments, and terminating work with double H-brace corner structures. Two optional bid items are available: Option 1 extends fencing an additional 1,300 linear feet (approximately), and Option 2 covers approximately 450 linear feet across a butte saddle. The Base Bid performance period is 320 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with additional time allotted for options (Option 1 adds 60 days, Option 2 adds 30 days, and both together add 90 days), including an anticipated winter work stoppage from mid-November through late March.
The solicitation (140P6326B0004) is set aside as a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside with a size standard of $19 million under PSC code Z2PZ (Repair Other Non-Building Facilities) and NAICS code 238990 (All Other Specialty Contractors). The IFB package will be posted to SAM.gov with an anticipated release date of April 10, 2026, a 30-day response period with a due date of May 11, 2026, and award expected approximately 30 business days thereafter. Offerors must maintain an active UEI number and SAM registration to be eligible for award. For inquiries, contact Joanie Brzezinski, Contract Specialist, at joan_brzezinski@ios.doi.gov or 605-574-0515.
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Pre-Solicitation Notice:
The National Park Service (NPS), MWR NEKOTA Major Acquisition Buying Office (MABO), intends to issue a solicitation for Theodore Roosevelt National Park-North Unit, Watford City, ND.
The acquisition will be conducted using the Invitation for Bid (IFB) process.
Type of Contract: The NPS intends to award a firm-fixed-price construction contract in response to this IFB.
Solicitation No.: 140P6326B0004.
Project Location: Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Approximately 25 miles south/southwest of Watford City, North Dakota.
Work consists of:
This project will provide conservation work through replacement of a segment of existing boundary fence with new fence to protect and manage the bison herds within the North Unit of the park. The alignment to be rehabilitated by replacement is within the wilderness area designation of the park which will require limitations on equipment use and means of access. Access to the project location will be from the east across U.S. Forest Service land through a permissible route.
Base Bid Item: Access to the project location will be from the east across U.S. Forest Service land through a permissible route. Remove exiting fence and construct new fence beginning at the Corral Creek crossing and proceed at an approximate distance of 4400 linear feet as the Base Bid. Terminate fence construction by tying into existing fence remaining with new double H-brace corner structures at both ends of the project limits. Remove existing suspended fence spans crossing the Corral Creek and an un-named drainageway and construct new cable suspended fence structures terminating with welded steel pipe fence panel abutments. Location of structures to be field verified and are expected to span up to 60 linear feet.
Option Bid Item No. 1: Remove exiting fence and construct new fence beginning at the Base Bid terminating point and extend an approximate distance of 1300 linear feet. Terminate fence construction at end of butte ridgeline.
Option Bid Item No. 2: Remove exiting fence and construct new fence across a butte saddle an approximate distance of 450 linear feet.
Period of Performance:
Work is anticipated to begin Spring/Summer 2026. The final performance period start date is contingent on issuance of Notice to Proceed.
Work for the Base Bid shall be completed within 320 calendar days from the start date provided in the Notice to Proceed (NTP). This period includes any required adverse weather or seasonal winter break periods in the work. An anticipated onsite winter work stoppage is expected to begin approximately mid-November and resume in late March or earlier, depending on seasonal conditions and Government approval.
If the National Park Service (NPS) elects to award Bid Option 1, the work shall be completed within an additional 60 calendar days beyond the 320 calendar-day base performance period.
If the National Park Service (NPS) elects to award Bid Option 2, the work shall be completed within an additional 30 calendar days beyond the 320 calendar-day base performance period Period of Performance Breakdown Base plus Option(s):
Base Only: 320 Calendar Days Base + Option 1: 380 Calendar Days Base + Option 2: 350 Calendar Days Base + Option 1 + Option 2: 410 Calendar Days Notice of Set Aside: This acquisition is set aside for 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a bid, which will be considered by the agency.
The associated PSC code is Z2PZ: Repair Other Non-Building Facilities. The associated NAICS code is 238990, All Other Specialty Contractors. The small business size standard is $19 million.
Site Visit: Site visit inspections are no longer required during the solicitation phase. If a park determines that a site visit is necessary, the date, time, and meeting location will be specified in the solicitation.
Publicizing: All specifications, drawings, and applicable attachments will be included in the Invitation for Bids (IFB) package when the solicitation is posted to SAM.gov (http://www.sam.gov). The anticipated release date for the solicitation is April 10, 2026. If this date is delayed, the solicitation will be posted as soon as possible thereafter.
The IFB response period will be 30 days, with an anticipated due date of May 11, 2026. Award is expected to be made approximately 30 business days after the due date.
The exact date and time for submission will be specified in the solicitation. No hard copies or email copies will be provided.
Registration: Offerors must have a UEI number and be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) http://www.sam.gov to be eligible for award.
For questions, please contact Joanie Brzezinski, Contract Specialist, joan_brzezinski@ios.doi.gov, 605-574-0515.
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