38--HPTC NCR CEASAR RODNEY STATUE

SOL #: 140P2126Q0070Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Interior
National Park Service
WASHINGTON CONTRACTING OFFICE
LAKEWOOD, CO, 80225, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

All Other Specialty Trade Contractors (238990)

PSC

Cranes And Crane Shovels (3810)

Set Aside

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

Timeline

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Posted
Mar 6, 2026
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Last Updated
Mar 12, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Mar 20, 2026, 6:00 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), Washington Contracting Office, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for the transport and installation of the bronze Caesar Rodney Equestrian Statue. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires moving the statue from its current storage in New Castle, DE, to Freedom Plaza in Washington, DC, and installing it on a new 10-foot pedestal. Quotes are due by March 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.

Scope of Work

The primary objective is the safe transport and installation of the Caesar Rodney statue. Key tasks include:

  • Providing a crane, qualified operator, and riggers.
  • Fabricating necessary cribbing or support armatures to stabilize the 7,500-pound, 14'1" tall statue during transport.
  • Loading and transporting the statue from its storage facility in New Castle, DE, to Freedom Plaza in Washington, DC.
  • Rigging and lifting the bronze statue for installation onto a pre-existing 10-foot pedestal, coordinating with NPS masons for anchor pin placement.
  • Developing and implementing a site safety plan, including crane location, underground utilities, and overhead hazard identification.
  • Obtaining all required permits, including road closure permits for Washington, DC, and any associated transport and installation permits.
  • Protecting existing surfaces (street, sidewalks, curbs) with equipment matting and preventing hazardous material discharges.

Contract Details

  • Type: Firm Fixed-Price Contract
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • NAICS Code: 238990 – All Other Specialty Trade Contractors (Size Standard: $19M)
  • Period of Performance: April 12, 2026, to April 30, 2026.
  • Wage Determinations: Applicable SCA Wage Determinations (2015-4215 for DE and 2015-4281 for DC) are included.

Submission & Evaluation

  • Questions Due: March 12, 2026, 1:00 PM ET.
  • Quotes Due: March 20, 2026, 2:00 PM ET.
  • Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted in PDF format via email to brian_thornton@nps.gov.
  • Offer Validity: Offers must be valid for at least 90 days.
  • Award Basis: Award will be made to the lowest price compliant offer, in accordance with FAR Part 13.

Amendments & Clarifications

  • Amendment 0001 provided answers to vendor questions, clarifying statue weight (7,500 lbs), height (14'1"), contractor responsibility for transport, and the need for support during transit. It also included photos of the statue in storage.
  • Amendment 0002 provided additional drawings detailing the statue's placement location at Freedom Plaza.
  • Attachments include a detailed Statement of Work, architectural drawings for the statue's new base, and an aerial view of the installation site.

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Points of Contact

Thornton, BrianPRIMARY

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