CAVE 332397 - Replace Main Distribution System

Date: 5/23/25
To: General Public (Via the Government's Point Entry)
From: Jason Longshore, Contracting Officer, National Park Service, Denver Service Center
Subject: Upcoming Opportunity
Reference: CAVE 332397 - Replace Main Distribution System

This is a notice of an upcoming opportunity. Proposals are NOT being requested, nor accepted at this time.

Purpose:

a. The purpose of this SSN is to gain knowledge regarding the types of interested businesses and their qualifications. Information obtained through this SSN by the NPS will be utilized to develop the acquisition strategy. The amount of interest, or lack thereof, will determine the possibility of a Small Business or other Socio-Economic Set-Aside for solicitation and award purposes. Analysis of the quality of responses to this SSN will be considered in the Market Research being conducted and in the making of any set-aside determination for this requirement.;
b. The Government anticipates conducting a competitive acquisition for this requirement. The amount of interest or lack thereof will determine the possibility of a small business or other socio-economical small business set-aside for the solicitation. Analysis of the quality of responses to this source sought announcement will be considered in the market research being conducted, and in the making of any small business set-aside determination for this requirement; and
c. No solicitation, proposal package, specifications, or drawings are available with this SSN.

Cost Reimbursement: Response to this announcement is strictly voluntary. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this SSN, nor any follow-up information requests.

Additional Information: No proposal package, solicitation, specification or drawings are available with this notice.

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code: 221310 Water Distrubtion (except irrigation)

Small Business Size Standard: $41,000,000

Solicitation: The NPS anticipates issuing the Solicitation in July 2025.

Bonding: The NPS anticipates bid, performance and payment bonds will be required at the time of proposal submission.

a. The project is located at Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico;
b. Magnitude of construction is between $5 - $10M ¿ mandatory;
c. The surrounding area is urban or rural with limited staging located in the Park.
d. If applicable Note any unique material delivery requirements;
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f. If applicable The Park will remain open during construction, thus contract activities and logistics must be structured and scheduled to minimize visitor impact;
g. If applicable The site requires protective measures to ensure the surrounding area remains undisturbed;
h. If applicable The structure is a historic/natural/cultural resource;
i. The anticipated period of performance of approx. 365 calendar days including any potential weather shutdown;
j. If applicable There are seasonal/other shutdowns mandated through the construction season; and
k. Winter construction may be required.
6. Project Scope: Provide a brief summary of the Scope of Work requirements.
7. Solicitation: At this time, NPS DSC anticipates issuing a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) around the fill-in timeframe; and awarding a single Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract.
8. Submittal Instructions: Responses shall be captured by filling out (in its entirety) the attached Sources Sought Survey Questionnaire. The interested Contractor shall respond no later than noon Mountain Time (MT) on June 13, 2025 by emailing the questionnaire to the Contracting Officer at Jason_longshore@nps.gov

Attachment: Sources Sought Questionnaire Attachment 1

Project Description:

This project will complete replacement of the main potable water lines, valves, meters, yard hydrants, and fire hydrants in the park¿s historic district, facility maintenance area, and the Bat Flight comfort station.




We are interested in knowing the depth of your company¿s interest in this project to help us determine the appropriate solicitation method. Complete this survey in its entirety and submit to the CO/CS listed above on or before the due date, to be considered in the market research being conducted, and in the making of any small business set-aside determination for this requirement.
1. Provide Company Name, address, Name and email of Point-of-Contact, and UEI?


2. What is your experience as the Prime Contractor for Federal Government constructions contracts similar to the scope and magnitude of this project?


3. How does your company intend on complying with local construction building licensing and permitting for New Mexico.


4. This project will require Insurance and Performance and Payment Bonds. What is your company¿s bonding capacity (no letters required)?

5. What is your company¿s recent experience with water distribution systems?


6. Under the above listed NAICS, Small Business Administration (SBA) is your company certified as the following, please check all applicable boxes:
a. ¿ Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB)
b. ¿ Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone)
c. ¿ Indian economic enterprise (IEE)
d. ¿ Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE)
e. ¿ Other Native American Owned Company
f. ¿ Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB)
g. ¿ Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB)
h. ¿ SBA certified Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB)
i. ¿ Other:
What estimated percent of this work will your company self-perform?
¿ xx%
Does your company have experience with Design-Build (DB) projects?
¿ Yes
What will influence your company¿s commitment for submitting a proposal for this project? Please check all applicable boxes.

a. ¿ Schedule completion date for all construction by October 2026.
b. ¿ Details of the Specifications and Drawings for the Request for Proposal?
c. ¿ Other commitments/contracts?
d. ¿ Other?