MORU Rock Block Studies

The National Park Service (NPS) Midwest Region is conducting a sources sought announcement for rock block monitoring system maintenance at Mount Rushmore National Monument in Keystone, South Dakota. The procurement seeks a contractor to maintain 12 monitoring locations with stainless steel and invar rod systems equipped with strain gauges, perform geological engineering analysis, configure ENLIGHT software, and deliver annual technical reports. Critical contractor qualifications include SPRAT rope access certification for team members, background investigations equivalent to federal ANSI standards, and ability to coordinate with the NPS Rope Access Team. Potential vendors must submit responses via email to joseph_kirk@nps.gov by 1700 MST on February 6, 2025, including company information, socioeconomic status, and a one-page capability statement. The market research is associated with reference number 140P6325Q0007 and falls under NAICS code 541690 for Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services.

The opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside, with a small business size standard of $16.5 million for the applicable NAICS category. While no specific award value or budget range is explicitly stated in the pre-solicitation notice, the technical complexity and specialized requirements suggest a potentially significant contract scope. The work involves advanced geological monitoring at a national monument, indicating a need for highly specialized technical expertise in rock block studies and monitoring systems. Contractors will be expected to provide comprehensive technical analysis and reporting, with work likely to span multiple monitoring cycles. The solicitation suggests the government is conducting thorough market research to identify qualified small businesses capable of meeting the sophisticated technical requirements for maintaining the monitoring infrastructure at Mount Rushmore.