2026 blri cyclic vista maintenance
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- 140P5126R0009
- Agency
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Southeast Region
National Park Service, Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 561730 Landscaping Services
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Park Service Southeast Region seeks to clear scenic vistas along the Blue Ridge Parkway at designated locations in Virginia, with proposals due June 8, 2026 and vendor questions due May 26, 2026. This is a 100% small business set-aside, firm fixed price procurement (RFP 140P5126R0009) under NAICS 561730 (Landscaping Services) with a size standard of $9.5 million.
Place of performance spans the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia from Milepost 0 to Milepost 144.8, covering 280 individual vista locations across multiple counties including Augusta, Nelson, Rockbridge, Amherst, Bedford, Botetourt, Roanoke, and Franklin. Work includes cutting trees, shrubs, brush, briars, and vines within specified depths to provide unobstructed scenic views. Vista types include parking vistas, roadside vistas, and canopy-axial vistas, with clearing specifications detailed in the Vista Log Sheets and Performance Work Statement.
Period of performance runs from July 15, 2026 to September 30, 2027. The contract structure consists of base work (mowing without herbicide application for 207 vista locations at Mileposts 0–98.9 and 139.3–144.8) plus three option items for additional vista clearing and herbicide application across remaining locations.
Evaluation uses Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Technical requirements include minimum two years' experience in vista or brush clearing projects worth $50,000 or more, certified professionals, OSHA certifications, workers' compensation claims history, and documented safety policies for roadway and steep terrain work. Contractors must submit a Site-Specific Safety Plan complying with NPS Reference Manual RM-50B Chapter 21 before work commences, maintain liability insurance of $1 million per person/$2 million per occurrence/$2 million property damage, and register in SAM prior to award. Service Contract Act prevailing wage determinations apply for applicable Virginia counties. Proposals must be submitted electronically to Ashley_Warcewicz@ios.doi.gov.
Notice text
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This project is for clearing scenic vistas along the Blue Ridge Parkway at designated locations in Virginia.
This is a Request for proposal (RFP) number 140P5126R0009 Blue Ridge Parkway - Vista Clearing FY26
This document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2025-06.
This proposed acquisition will be 100% small business set-aside procurement.
The NAICS code is 561730 Landscaping Services, Size Standards in Millions of dollars $9.5M
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Firm Fixed Price
Line items include Base work + Items 1-3 Option Work
The services consist of clearing scenic vistas along the Blue Ridge Parkway at designated locations in Virginia. These services include cutting trees, shrubs, brush, briars, and vines within specified depths of designated vistas, to provide vistas with clear and unobstructed views.
Period of Performance 7/15/2026 to 9/30/2027
SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM): Federal Acquisition Regulations require that federal contractors register in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at https://www.sam.gov and enter all mandatory information into the system. Award cannot be made until the contractor has registered. Interested Offerors are encouraged to ensure that they are registered in SAM prior to submitting their quote. THESE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE COMPLETED BEFORE TIME OF AWARD.
Site Visit: Offerors are encouraged to perform site visit at any time to inspect the site and fully understand the requirement and conditions.
Vendor Questions cut-off date: May 26, 2026, 5:00 EDT send via-email to Ashley_Warcewicz@ios.doi.gov
Request for Proposals closes June 8, 2026, 5:00PM EDT send via-email all proposals to Ashley_Warcewicz@ ios.doi.gov
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| A1_-_PWS_2026_VA_Vista_Clearing.pdf | ||
| A4_-_Cyclic_Vista_Master_Spreadsheet.pdf | ||
| A6_-_Price_Sheet_2026_Vista_Clearing.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| A2_-_2026_Vista_Log.pdf | ||
| Sol_140P5126R0009.pdf | ||
| A7_-_DOL_Wage_Rate_Determination.pdf | ||
| A5_-_Vista_Clearing_Special_Instructions.pdf | ||
| A3_-_Acceptable_Vista_Clearings.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 blri cyclic vista maintenance | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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