Maca-replace and expand sand cave trail:
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 140P5326R0012
- Agency
- Southeast Region National Park Service, Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
- Points of contact
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- Arcoiris Cuetara-Higa arcoiris_cuetara-higa@nps.gov (470) 367-9167
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Park Service Southeast Region intends to issue a Request for Proposal for construction services to reconstruct the Sand Cave Boardwalk and associated pedestrian infrastructure at Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky, with solicitation release anticipated on or about July 13, 2026. This procurement carries a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside designation.
Work includes demolition of existing site features, installation of new at-grade concrete trail, construction of boardwalks and overlooks, and associated site work as shown in project drawings and specifications (Attachment 1—NPS MACA Project Specifications dated January 21, 2026, and Attachment 2—Project Drawings, both to be issued with the formal solicitation). Place of performance is the Sand Cave Trailhead and Mammoth Cave National Park entrance sign on Old Mammoth Cave Road.
The anticipated performance period is 180 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. The contract will be awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis as a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. NAICS code 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) applies. Proposals are due 30 days after solicitation issuance. A site visit will be identified in the formal solicitation and will be either mandatory or optional. All work shall comply with the referenced project specifications and drawings. Contact: Arcoiris Cuetara-Higa, arcoiris_cuetara-higa@ios.doi.gov. The full solicitation package will be posted exclusively on SAM.gov.
Notice text
EO-14398, MACA-REPLACE AND EXPAND SAND CAVE TRAIL:PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE
National Park Service (NPS) Southeast Region ¿ North MABO Solicitation No.: 140P5326R0012
TITLE:
Reconstruct the Sand Cave Boardwalk and Associated Pedestrian Facilities ¿ Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky
1. PURPOSE OF NOTICE
This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice only. No proposals or pricing are being requested at this time.
The National Park Service (NPS), Southeast Region, intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for construction services to reconstruct pedestrian facilities at Mammoth Cave National Park.
2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Government intends to issue a solicitation for the reconstruction of the Sand Cave Boardwalk and associated pedestrian infrastructure at Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky. Work includes, but is not limited to:
¿ Demolition of existing site features
¿ Installation of new at-grade concrete trail
¿ Construction of boardwalks and overlooks
¿ Associated site work as shown in project drawings and specifications
¿
All work shall comply with Attachment 1 ¿ NPS MACA Project Specifications (dated 1/21/2026) and Attachment 2 ¿ Project Drawings, to be issued with the formal solicitation.
3. PROCUREMENT METHOD
¿ Solicitation Type: Request for Proposal (RFP)
¿ Acquisition Method: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)
¿ Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
¿ Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside
4. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
Sand Cave Trailhead and the Mammoth Cave National Park entrance sign on Old Mammoth Cave Road.
5. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The anticipated performance period is: 180 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP).
6. TENTATIVE DATES
The following dates are subject to change and will be finalized in the formal RFP:
¿ Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about 07/13/2026
¿ Estimated Proposal Due Date: 30 days after solicitation issuance
¿ Sie Visit: Will be identified in Section L of the solicitation (mandatory or optional
7. NAICS CODE
The anticipated NAICS code will be 237310Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction $45 and PSC Z2LB REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF HIGHWAYS/ROADS/STREETS/BRI.
8. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (To Appear in RFP)
The forthcoming solicitation will require:
¿ Completed SF-1442
¿ Firm-Fixed-Price proposal for all CLINs
¿ Construction schedule demonstrating ability to complete within 180 days
¿ Attachment 5 ¿ LPTA Technical Acceptability Submission (PASS/FAIL)
¿ Past performance references
9. WHERE TO ACCESS THE SOLICITATION
The full solicitation package, including drawings and specifications, will be posted exclusively on: SAM.gov (https://sam.gov)
No paper copies will be issued.
11. POINT OF CONTACT
Contract Specialist: Cuetara-Higa, Arcoiris Email: arcoiris_cuetara-higa@ios.doi.gov
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Pre_Solicitation_Notice_7_1_26_1.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Maca-replace and expand sand cave trail | Solicitation | |
| Maca-replace and expand sand cave trail: | Pre-Solicitation |
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