Z--CYCLIC MAINTENANCE OF WATER CISTERNS AT DRY TORTUGAS NATIONAL PARK
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 National Park Service (NPS), under the Department of the Interior, has issued a presolicitation notice for a Firm Fixed Price Construction contract. This opportunity, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, involves the cyclic maintenance and rehabilitation of water cisterns at Dry Tortugas National Park. The upcoming solicitation will seek a contractor to provide all necessary technical support, materials, tools, equipment, and labor for this critical infrastructure project. The solicitation is anticipated to be released on or around June 24, 2026, with an anticipated response due date of July 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
The primary objective is the rehabilitation of a partially buried brick and concrete cistern, which serves as the water supply for Dry Tortugas National Park. The selected contractor will be responsible for all aspects of the project, including:
- Providing comprehensive technical support.
- Supplying all required materials and tools.
- Furnishing necessary equipment.
- Executing all labor for the rehabilitation work.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Construction
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product/Service Code: Z1NE - Maintenance Of Water Supply Facilities
- NAICS Code: 237110, Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (Small Business Size Standard: $45.0M)
- Solicitation Release: On or around June 24, 2026
- Anticipated Response Due: July 24, 2026, by 5:00 PM ET
- Published Date: June 9, 2026
Submission & Key Information
The official solicitation and all bid documents will be posted exclusively on SAM.gov. Prospective contractors are responsible for downloading the complete solicitation package and must check SAM.gov daily for any amendments or changes, as failure to obtain and respond to amendments may render an offer nonresponsive. A site visit will be conducted, with the specific date and time to be detailed within the solicitation. All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.SAM.gov and submit or upload their organization representation and certifications prior to submitting an offer. No telephone offers will be accepted.
Contact Information
For questions regarding this opportunity, please contact William Vazquez via email at william_vazquez@ios.doi.gov.