MORA TAHOMA WOODS FIBER OPTIC INSTALL

SOL #: 140P8326Q0014Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Interior

National Park Service

PWR OLYM MABO(83000)

PORT ANGELES, WA, 98362, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (238210)

PSC

Installation Of Equipment: Miscellaneous (N099)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b6499b3a1fef4052b34a683443188a3f/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 18, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 6, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 19, 2026, 10:00 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), under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting proposals for the MORA Tahoma Woods Fiber Optic Install project at Mount Rainier National Park, Washington. This 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity seeks a contractor to install an underground single-mode fiber optic network for the Tahoma Woods housing area. The estimated value of this firm-fixed-price construction contract is between $100,000 and $250,000. Quotes are due by March 19, 2026, 3:00 PM PT.

Scope of Work

The project involves installing a passive FTTx feeder/distribution network. Key tasks include:

Outside Plant (OSP) Infrastructure: Procurement and pulling of a 120-strand single-mode fiber optic feeder cable, installation of underground cabling in existing or new conduit systems with tracer wire and pull-tapes, and installation of six subsurface vaults for mid-span access and splicing.
Inside Plant (ISP) & Terminal Equipment: Supply and installation of a high-density rackmount ODF (120 fibers) in the Administration Building, and installation of building entrance conduit and fiber patch panels for apartment buildings and single-family homes/trailer pads.
Future Wireless Access Point (WAP) Preparation: Installation of conduit and Ethernet cabling to predetermined WAP locations on apartment buildings.
Testing & Deliverables: End-to-end Tier 1 and Tier 2 testing of all installed fiber strands, submission of As-Built drawings, OTDR trace reports, and a final fiber termination map. A 20-year minimum extended manufacturer's warranty is required for the optical fiber backbone cabling system.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order.
Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
NAICS Code: 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors) with a $19 million size standard.
Estimated Value: $100,000 to $250,000.
Period of Performance (POP): Anticipated April 15, 2026, to July 15, 2026. Work must commence within 10 calendar days of Notice to Proceed and be completed within 45 days.
Bonds & Insurance: A Payment Bond and Liability Insurance are REQUIRED. Bid bonds and performance bonds are NOT REQUIRED.
Wage Rates: Subject to Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage rates for Heavy Construction Projects in Pierce County, Washington.

Submission & Evaluation

Mandatory Site Visit: A site visit is REQUIRED. Interested contractors must sign up via email to Casey Hicks (casey_hicks@nps.gov) by Friday, February 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM PT. A consolidated site visit is scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM PT.
Quote Submission: Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to michael_abner@nps.gov. Hard copies are not accepted.
Required Documents: SF 1442, acknowledgment of amendments, completed price schedule (Attachment 5), active SAM registration, and Section K representations/certifications.
Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on simplified acquisition procedures (FAR Part 13.106), considering Price, Relevant Experience, Washington Contractor State License, Technical Approach, and Past Performance.
SAM Registration: Offerors must have an active and current System for Award Management (SAM.gov) registration prior to the solicitation closing date.