This project involves the removal and replacement of the wooden Crosstree and Platform. Provide all equipment, labor, and supplies to repair the crow's nest and paint the flagpole.

THIS PROJECT IS 100% SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESS. Provide all labor, supplies, materials and equipment to replace the wooden crosstree and platform commonly known as a Crow's Nest, and paint the flagpole, on the historic reproduction ship's mast flagpole. The flagpole was constructed in two separate sections. The bottom section being 80' tall and a 40' tall spar mast attached. The Crosstree and Platform (crow's nest) was constructed at the 70' level. Location of project is Fort Smith National Historic Site, Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this project is 237990 and the Small Business Standard is $33.5 Million. The Period of Performance is 60 calendar days from notice to Proceed. In accordance with FAR 36.204 the magnitude of this project is between $5,000 and $10,000. The Solicitation and attachments will be posted on electronic commerce on or about February 4, 2010 at the following website: http://www.fedbizopps.gov. Offerors wishing to receive electronic notification of changes will need to register to receive notification of this specific solicitation at http://ideasec.nbc.gov. This service is provided for convenience only and does not serve as a guarantee notification. Subscribers to this service are ultimately responsible for reviewing http://www.fedbizopps.gov site for all information relevant to this solicitation. Plan holders will be required to visit this website periodically to check for amendments and other changes to the contract documents. No other notifications will be sent. Responses will be due approximately 16 days following the date of posting of the solicitation unless extended. Search by referencing the solicitation number (above), Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Individual requests for solicitation packages will NOT be accepted and no packages are available in hard copy. The point of contact for this solicitation is Linda K. Fritz, Contracting Officer, National Park Service, Buffalo National River, 402 N. Walnut, Suite 117, Arkansas 72601. Email address is kay_fritz@nps.gov and the telephone number is (870)365-2724. Available files to download will be in one or a combination of formats: HTML, Microsoft Word, Portable Document Format (PDF), or AutoCAD DWG or DWF, or Zipped Files. A paper copy of this solicitation will NOT be available to requestors. Responses from Offerors must be submitted online at http://ideasec.nbc.gov. Facsimile offers shall NOT be accepted.