ACADIA NATIONAL PARK - OSPREY NESTING PLATFORMS

SOL #: 140P4326Q0004Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Interior

National Park Service

NER SERVICES MABO (43000)

BOSTON, MA, 02108, United States

Place of Performance

Winter Harbor, ME

NAICS

Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)

PSC

Construction Of Other Non Building Facilities (Y1PZ)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/41ee60a719b744a3b105257843bc6e2d/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 15, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 20, 2026

Submission Deadline

Feb 12, 2026, 3:00 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 National Park Service (NPS), Contracting Operations East, is soliciting proposals for the construction and installation of Osprey Nesting Platforms at Acadia National Park in Winter Harbor, Maine. This requirement, estimated at less than $25,000, is set aside for Total Small Businesses. The project involves providing all labor, materials, and supervision to install two platforms on existing power poles. Proposals are due February 4, 2026, at 11:00 am ET.

Scope of Work

The contractor will be responsible for:

Providing all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision.
Assessing the structural integrity of two designated existing power poles.
Fabricating and installing two Osprey nesting platforms, designed by the contractor and approved by the contracting officer, above existing lines on the same utility poles.
Removing and saving existing nesting materials for relocation to new platforms.
Bonding and grounding existing power supply lines, coordinating with NPS for generator power.
Ensuring compliance with safety regulations (OSHA), environmental protection standards (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service/Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife guidelines), and utility coordination requirements.
Limiting power outages to a maximum of 4 consecutive working days. Work will be performed at two specific pole locations in the Schoodic District, Winter Harbor, ME, with detailed access instructions provided.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
Estimated Magnitude: Less than $25,000
Period of Performance: March 1, 2026, to April 4, 2026
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
NAICS Code: 237130 – Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
Small Business Size Standard: $45.0 Million

Submission & Evaluation

Proposals Due: February 4, 2026, at 11:00 am ET
Submission Method: Email to Jason_Albright@nps.gov
Evaluation Process: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)
Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Drawings/Specifications, Project Experience, Past Performance, and Price.
Site Visit: An organized site visit is scheduled for January 28, 2026, at 11:00 am ET, meeting at Frazier Point Picnic Area, Winter Harbor, ME.

Key Attachments & Notes

Statement of Work (SOW): Details project requirements, locations, and deliverables.
DOL Construction Wage Rate Determination (ME20260008): Provides prevailing wage rates for Hancock County, ME, essential for labor cost estimation.
Construction Contract Administration: References FAR 36.211(b) regarding policies for equitable adjustments for change orders.
Firms involved in developing the design or specifications are not eligible for award.