12445126R0004 DOI-FWS MATOC AE Services ARKANSAS Albert Pike Campground Design
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The USDA Forest Service (USDA-FS) is conducting a Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) for Architectural and Engineering (A/E) services for the Albert Pike Campground Design project. This opportunity is restricted to Department of Interior/Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS) AE MATOC holders in Arkansas that are also Small Businesses. The project involves the comprehensive site design of a new campground at the Albert Pike Recreation Area within the Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas. Responses are due by May 26, 2026, at 0700 ET.
Scope of Work
The A/E services encompass preliminary and final design phases for the Albert Pike Campground. Key design elements include:
- Infrastructure: An asphalt loop road (above 100-yr flood elevation), new bridge designs adhering to AASHTO LRFD, asphalt surfaced camping loops, and an RV dump station with a septic system.
- Campsites: Design for 8 camping spurs with water and 50A electrical service, 19 campsites without utilities, and 1 camp host site with full hookups (water, 50A electrical, telephone, sewer).
- Facilities: Two CXT Double Cascadian or equivalent vault restrooms (ADA-compliant), a new well house, reservoir, and associated equipment, community water hydrants, new kiosks, signage, and lighting.
- Site Development: Grading, ditches, culverts, and drainage measures. Pedestrian access from campsites to the Little Missouri River. Demolition of an existing amphitheater and salvage of timbers.
- Specialized Design: Campground layout and construction materials must be designed by a registered Landscape Architect to blend with natural surroundings and reduce maintenance costs.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside, restricted to DOI-FWS AE MATOC holders in Arkansas.
- NAICS: 541330 - Engineering Services
- PSC: C1PA - Architect and Engineering- Construction: Recreational Facilities (Non-Building)
- Place of Performance: Albert Pike Recreation Area, Caddo Ranger District, Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas.
- Engineering Report Due: Within 60 days of Notice to Proceed.
- Final Design Due: Within 210 days of Notice to Proceed.
- Response Due: May 26, 2026, at 0700 ET.
- Published: May 19, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Responses should include the firm's latest SF-330 (no page limit) and a separate supplemental package (maximum 5 pages). The supplemental package must highlight specific skills from Section II of the SF-330 (Bridges, Recreation Facilities, Planning, Water Supply), detail relevant projects (federal, state, local, private), identify key personnel (including an Arkansas-licensed Landscape Architect), and outline project value and locations. Evaluation factors include professional qualifications, specialized experience, capacity, past performance, and local knowledge.
Special Requirements
Compliance with USFS design guidance, federal, state, and local codes (e.g., ABA, ADA, AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications). Key personnel required include a Principal, Project Manager, Landscape Architect, Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer, and Electrical Engineer.