C--HSR EL POLVORIN & SANTA ELENA GUARDHOUS
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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, Region 2, South Atlantic Gulf, intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price contract for Architectural/Engineering (A/E) design services to complete two Historic Structure Reports (HSRs). This effort focuses on the Santa Elena Powder Magazine (El Polvorín) and the Santa Elena Guardhouse at the San Juan National Historic Site in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The agency intends to award this contract on a sole source basis to Liz Sargent HLA. Responses from interested parties are due by May 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
The A/E design services will encompass the completion of two HSRs. This includes a comprehensive condition assessment, development of treatment recommendations, a detailed structural evaluation, and materials analysis for both historic structures. The investigation will cover all components and construction projects under Spanish, United States, or other influences. The goal is to provide park management with an assessment of character-defining features and specific preservation recommendations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price contract for A/E design services
- NAICS Code: 541330, Engineering Services (Size Standard: $25.5M)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (as per metadata). However, this is a Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source under FAR Part 6.302-1.
- Intended Awardee: Liz Sargent HLA
- Justification: Logical follow-on of previous cultural landscape reports (CLRs) for the El Morro Esplanade and historic City Walls completed by Liz Sargent HLA. The agency cites cost savings and the contractor's prior knowledge and expertise as benefits.
- Response Date: May 28, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Published Date: May 7, 2026
Additional Notes
This is a Special Notice functioning as a Sources Sought and a Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source. A formal solicitation will not be released for this requirement. Interested parties who believe they can provide the required services should contact the contracting officer. All questions should be directed to Celinda Hicks via email or phone.