GRSM GRAVEL FOR PARK ROADS
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), Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is issuing a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for the supply, delivery, and tailgate spreading of gravel for park roads. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside procurement under a Firm Fixed Price contract. The period of performance is from April 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026. Quotes are due March 31, 2026, by 5:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves supplying, delivering, and tailgate spreading aggregate base course (specifically TDOT Class A, Grade D Base or NCDOT (ABC) Aggregate Base Coarse 1") for various park roads and maintenance areas within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, spanning Tennessee and North Carolina. The solicitation includes 19 base bid items and 9 option bid items, with unit prices to include hauling and either stockpiling or tailgate spreading. Gravel will be spread under the direction of a park equipment operator at most locations. Contractors must ensure equipment is pressure washed prior to arrival to prevent the introduction of non-native plant species, cover all loaded trucks/trailers, and take measures to prevent soil erosion and pollution. All quarry material must come from an approved source.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026 (180 calendar days)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (100%)
- NAICS Code: 212321 (Construction Sand and Gravel Mining)
- Product Service Code: 5610 (Mineral Construction Materials, Bulk)
- Vendor Questions Cut-off: March 15, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
- Quotes Due: March 31, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
- Published Date: March 2, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes and questions must be submitted via email to Ashley_Warcewicz@nps.gov. The solicitation will not be provided in hardcopy or via email. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at sam.gov prior to award. Evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed but typically include technical capability, price, and past performance.
Additional Notes
Quantities specified are estimates only. The Contracting Officer may order removal/replacement of unsatisfactory equipment. Roads must remain passable to traffic during operations, and the Contracting Officer has the authority to stop deliveries due to weather or road conditions. The contractor is responsible for any damage to government property. Attachments include a Price Schedule Sheet (A2) and a Limitation on Subcontracting Report Template (A3). No phone calls are permitted regarding this solicitation.