Crater of the Moon NM INSTALLATION NEW WINDOWS

The Department of the Interior National Park Service Southeast Region is seeking a small business contractor to install new windows at Crater of the Moon National Monument in Arco, Idaho. The project involves cutting new openings in the existing exterior brick wall and installing three 3' x 3' operable horizontal sliding windows with specific requirements including aluminum-clad wood or fiberglass construction, double-paned insulated glass, and Low-E coating that meets ENERGY STAR standards. Prospective contractors must submit a technical proposal demonstrating relevant experience, including a 5-page technical approach narrative and documentation of past performance on at least three similar projects within the last five years. The evaluation will be conducted on a lowest-priced technically acceptable basis, with technical capability and past performance assessed on a pass/fail basis. Key submission deadline is June 5, 2025, at 12:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for May 14, 2025.

The contract is a total small business set-aside with an estimated value between $0 and $35,000. The performance period is from July 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025, with the actual work estimated to take 2-3 weeks. The project will be located at the Crater of the Moon National Monument visitor center in Arco, Idaho, and will require coordination with NPS facility management. Contractors must comply with OSHA regulations, building codes, NPS design standards, and Department of the Interior sustainability goals. The work involves installing new windows in individual offices that currently lack exterior windows, with careful attention to structural headers, framing, weatherproofing, and aesthetic integration. The primary contact for the project is Kody Hill, NPS Facility Project Manager, and the contract falls under the NAICS category 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors) and PSC category Z2JZ (Repair or Alteration of Miscellaneous Buildings).