C--BISC REPAIR BOCA CHITA SHORELINE EROSION
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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 Sole Source Justification for the Biscayne National Park shoreline erosion repair project. This justification details the intent to award a contract to Houser Walker Architecture, LLC for advancing the design of shoreline stabilization efforts.
Scope of Work
The project involves taking a previously developed 35% schematic design for shoreline stabilization at Biscayne National Park and advancing it to 100% Construction Documents (CDs). This design work is critical for the repair of Boca Chita shoreline erosion, following a revised hybrid approach (rock revetment and native vegetation) developed in consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Justification (FAR 6.302-1)
- Product/Service Code: C211 (Architect Engineer Services)
- Agency: National Park Service, DOI
- Published Date: February 23, 2026
Justification Details
The NPS is justifying a sole-source award to Houser Walker Architecture, LLC for the following reasons:
- Designer of Record: Houser Walker Architecture, LLC previously developed the 35% schematic design and Class B construction estimate for this project. They are identified as the "designer of record."
- Continuity and Risk Mitigation: Awarding to a different firm would introduce significant risks, including potential design flaws, increased costs, and legal liabilities due to a lack of continuity and understanding of the existing design.
- Logical Follow-on: This acquisition is considered a logical follow-on to a previous task order. The original IDIQ contract ceiling was met, necessitating this new sole-source justification.
- Market Research: Limited market research was conducted as the estimated value is below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. While other firms with similar capabilities were identified, the unique "designer of record" status of Houser Walker Architecture is the primary driver for this sole-source decision.
- No Interested Sources: The justification notes that no other interested sources have been indicated for this specific acquisition.
Additional Notes
This notice serves as a justification for limiting competition for this specific design phase. It indicates that this opportunity is not open for competitive bidding. For inquiries, contact Cole Johnson at cole_johnson@nps.gov or 267-321-0342.