Park Attendant Services for John H. Kerr Dam & Reservoir and Philpott Lake & Dam
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W912PM26QA004
- Agency
-
ENDIST Wilmington
US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 721211 RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds
- Place of performance
- Bassett, Virginia, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District is soliciting Park Attendant services for two locations in Virginia: Philpott Lake and Dam in Bassett and John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir in Boydton. The services require two-person contractor teams to operate gatehouses, collect recreation fees, maintain park facilities, provide visitor information, and assist with emergencies using Recreation One Stop (R1S) computer systems. Key qualifications include team members being at least 21 years old, physically and mentally capable, and able to provide their own self-contained recreational vehicle for living quarters and a separate operational vehicle. Awards will be made to the lowest-priced, responsible, responsive bidder based on satisfactory performance record in accordance with FAR 9.104-3(b), with evaluation emphasizing past performance references and contractor capability. The amendment issued January 14, 2026 extended the response deadline to February 6, 2026 at 5 PM EST, with questions due by January 5, 2026. Prospective offerors must be registered and active in SAM.gov and comply with CMMC Level 1 cybersecurity requirements.
This solicitation is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 721211 with a small business size standard of $10,000,000. Philpott Lake requires three park attendant positions while John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir requires two positions, for a combined total of five contractor teams across the two locations. The contracts span a base year 2026 plus one option year 2027, with work periods ranging from approximately 138 to 216 days depending on the specific recreation area, primarily operating from late March or April through October. Contractors must provide a $5,000 fidelity bond, complete background investigations, and attend mandatory pre-work training. Performance will take place at five distinct recreation areas: Goose Point, Salthouse Branch, North Bend 4, Rudds Creek 2, and Horseshoe Point, all located in southern Virginia near the two water resource facilities.
Notice text
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.
W912PM-26-Q-A004
This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).
This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06, Effective 01 OCT 2025.
This solicitation is set aside for Small Business.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 721211 with a small business size standard of $10,000,000.00.
This solicitation is for Park Attendant services for the following locations:
- Philpott Lake and Dam in Bassett, VA
- John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir in Boydton, VA
The description of each requirement is located within the Specific Park Performance Work Statement (SPWS).
The provisions set forth in FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. In accordance with FAR 52.212-1(j) each prospective awardee shall be registered and active in SAM prior to award.
The provisions set forth in 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. The specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of that provision are as follows:
- Awards will be made to the lowest priced, responsible, responsive bidder, with a responsibility determination made in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 9.1, specifically 9.104-3(b), Satisfactory Performance Record. Issuance of purchase orders will be made in the order which is most advantageous to the Government. Only one offer per park location will be made by the Government.
The provisions set forth in 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.
The provisions set forth in 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.
The provisions set forth in 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.
The following documents have been provided:
A.) Instructions for Offerors (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation)
B.) Contractor Information Sheet
C.) Contractor Quote Sheet
D.) General Specifications for Gate/Park Attendants
E.) Specific Park Performance Work Statements
F.) Calendars
G.) All other Supporting Files to include:
- Quality Assurance Indicators for Evaluation
- Park Attendant Evaluation Sheet
- Bond Information
- Background Check
- FAR 52.212-3
- Explanation of Irrevocable Letter of Credit
- Small Business Invoice
Evaluation Factors:
Awards will be made to the lowest priced, responsible, responsive bidder, with a responsibility determination made in accordance with FAR 9.1. Issuance of purchase orders will be made in the order which is most advantageous to the Government. Only one offer will be made by the Government per Specific Park Location.
Questions are due no later than Monday January 5, 2026, 3pm EST
Quotes are due no later than Thursday January 15, 2026, 3pm EST
Submit questions and quotes to the Contract Specialist, Mr. Sonny Z. Smith at sonny.z.smith@usace.army.mil and the Contracting Officer, Mr. Troy D. Small at troy.d.small@usace.army.mil.
INSTRUCTIONS
Please read the instructions and all solicitation documents very carefully before submitting your
bids.
All Quote Submission Packages must include the following items:
• A resume for all persons proposed to work on this contract
• Contractor Information Sheet
• Contractor Quote Sheet
- A quote must be given for each position you are interested in; fill in the unit
and the total price
- You must quote on the entire base period (all days within the CLIN(s)
to be considered
- Please quote only on the parks you are willing to accept. If you are offered a
position, but refuse to accept it, you will not be considered for another
position within the Wilmington District this year.
• Past Performance Documentation:
- Minimum of 2, maximum of 5 references: Name address, any documentation
that supports details of offeror’s past performance in similar work industry (prior
work references, past performance appraisals, letters of recommendation or
accommodation, audits, exit interview, certificates of accomplishment, etc)
specific to skills in areas such as customer service, gatehouse operation,
management, financials, computer experience, etc.
• Completed copy of FAR Clause 52.212-3
- If you have completed the annual representations and certification
electronically at http://www.sam.gov complete paragraph (b) of FAR 52.212-3
- If you have not completed the annual representations and certifications
electronically, complete paragraphs (b) through (i) of FAR 52.212-3
- Please be sure to include your Tax ID (or SSN if individual) under
paragraph (b)(3)
- This information is required prior to awarding a contract
• Statement that contractor is registered in SAM.gov
THIS PROJECT IS SUBJECT TO THE CYBERSECURITY MATURITY MODEL CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS LEVEL 1 PER DFARS 252.204-7021 AND 252.204-7025. OFFERORS MUST BE REGISTERED AND HAVE, AT A MINIMUM, THE REQUISITE CERTIFICATION WITHIN THE SUPPLIER PERFORMANCE RISK SYSTEM (SPRS) TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONTRACT AWARD. PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS A NEW REQUIREMENT FOR DOD CONTRACTS AS OF 10 NOVEMBER 2025. SEE SOLICITATION PROVISION 252.204-7025 ON THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT. YOUR REGISTRATION MUST BE ACTIVE BEFORE A CONTRACT AWARD CAN BE MADE.
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