Z--Provide Maintenance Repairs Elevator Cables and Pa
SOL #: 140P5126Q0021Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Interior
National Park Service
SER EAST MABO(51000)
ATLANTA, GA, 30303, United States
Place of Performance
Mammoth Cave, KY
NAICS
Other Building Equipment Contractors (238290)
PSC
Repair Or Alteration Of Restoration Of Real Property (Public Or Private) (Z2QA)
Set Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Apr 26, 2026
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Last Updated
May 30, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 13, 2026, 5:00 PM
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Interior, National Park Service is soliciting proposals for Maintenance Repairs of Elevator Cables and Painting of Structure at Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires the complete repainting of the 270-foot structural steel elevator shaft and the full replacement of deteriorated lift cables. The elevator is currently inoperable due to a snapped cable, making cable replacement a priority before painting. Proposals are due May 13, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The project involves:
- Repainting all permanent, non-moving structural steel elements, ladders, and landings within the 270-foot-high elevator shaft.
- Replacing all deteriorated elevator lift cables and governor ropes, adhering to NEII and ANSI A17.1 code requirements.
- Cleaning and preparing surfaces to SSPC standards, applying rust-inhibitive primer (e.g., Noxyde, Sherwin Williams Macropoxy 646) and high-performance epoxy topcoats.
- Implementing stringent environmental controls, negative-pressure ventilation with HEPA/LEL monitoring, and worker safety protocols (OSHA 1926, NFPA 101, NPS cave protection) for the damp, confined environment.
- Replacing a minimum of 100 deteriorated structural bolts with A-325N or A-325X bolts.
- Requiring a licensed elevator technician on-site for critical operations.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Single Firm-Fixed Price Contract.
- Period of Performance: May 18, 2026, to March 01, 2027.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors), with a $22,000,000 size standard.
- Bonds & Insurance: 100% performance and payment bonds, and an insurance certificate are required within 10 days of award. A bid bond is not required.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: May 13, 2026, 1:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Electronically to edward_dingle@ios.doi.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Best Value – Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA), considering Price, Technical Ability and Approach, and Past Performance. Technical and Past Performance combined are approximately equal to cost.
- Mandatory Site Visit: May 04, 2026, 09:00 AM EST. RSVP by May 01, 2026.
- Questions Due: May 06, 2026, 4:00 PM EST.
Key Clarifications
- The scope includes all permanent, non-moving steel structures in the shaft.
- Existing coatings are non-hazardous; lead abatement was completed in 2015.
- SSPC/AMPP QP-2 certification is not required, but applicable SSPC standards must be followed.
- Cable replacement is the priority and must be completed before coatings application.
- Work hours are typically Mon-Fri, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with potential for weekend/holiday/night work with 24-hour notice.
- Prevailing wage applies to elevator mechanics/technicians.
People
Points of Contact
Dingle, EdwardPRIMARY