Hafc cato wayside fabrication

The National Park Service within the Department of the Interior is seeking a contractor to fabricate fifty-two wayside exhibit panels and install twenty-seven new wayside exhibits at Catoctin Mountain Park in Maryland, with additional services including the removal of twenty-six existing exhibits. The comprehensive project encompasses pre-proposal site analysis, wayside proposal development, design development, graphic panel and base production, installation, and closeout documentation, all adhering to strict accessibility guidelines and NPS design standards including NPS Brown painted aluminum bases and specific technical specifications. Contractors must demonstrate technical capability in sign manufacturing, provide sample materials and fabrication drawings, develop a project management plan, and meet universal design principles ensuring accessibility for visitors with disabilities. The evaluation process will focus on technical capability, management approach, past performance, and price, with non-price factors weighted significantly more than cost considerations. Proposals are due electronically to Sheila Spring at sheila_spring@nps.gov by 10:00 AM Eastern on September 23, 2025, with the contract period of performance ending May 8, 2026.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 339950 (Sign Manufacturing Services) with a size standard of 500 employees, and no incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation materials. The National Park Service anticipates awarding a single best-value, firm-fixed-price contract, though specific budget ranges or award values are not disclosed in the available documentation. The project involves fabricating panels in various sizes and creating exhibits covering topics such as local wildlife, forest ecology, historical activities like charcoal production, and park conservation efforts, with panels typically measuring 36" x 24" or 36" x 48" and constructed from double-sided aluminum materials. All work will be performed at Catoctin Mountain Park in Maryland, with the contractor responsible for coordinating installation logistics and ensuring compliance with NPS technical specifications outlined in the comprehensive Visitor Information Sign System manual. The project timeline extends through May 8, 2026, allowing sufficient time for the multi-phase fabrication, installation, and removal process.