Y--GRSM NEWFOUND GAP WASTEWATER SYSTEM WORK
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), under the Department of the Interior, has issued a Presolicitation Notice for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Wastewater System Replacement project. This effort aims to upgrade an 80-year-old, functionally obsolete wastewater system at Newfound Gap. The project is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation is proposed to be issued on May 27, 2026, with a completion date of December 31, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves significant upgrades to the existing wastewater infrastructure. Key components include:
- Addition of a 5,000-gallon septic tank.
- Installation of a flow diversion manhole.
- Replacement of existing collection lines with HDPE pipe using a pipe bursting method.
- Replacement of existing manholes and dosing tank components.
- Replacement of disposal field valve boxes.
- Removal and replacement of the security fence and gate around the disposal field.
- Restoration of all disturbed areas.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Classification Code: Y1ND (Construction of Sewage and Waste Facilities)
- NAICS Code: 237110 – Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
- Size Standard: $45 Million
- Place of Performance: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
- Proposed Solicitation Issue Date: May 27, 2026
- Completion Date: December 31, 2026
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The government's objective is to provide maximum practicable opportunities for small businesses, including veteran-owned, small-disadvantaged, and women-owned small business concerns.
Submission & Evaluation
- The official solicitation will be issued electronically on SAM.gov.
- Proposal documents and specifications will be available in Microsoft Word, HTML, Microsoft Excel, Adobe PDF, and drawings in PDF format. Paper copies will not be provided.
- Vendors must possess an active registration in the Systems for Awards Management (SAM) and a Unique Entity Number (UEI) to be eligible for award.
Additional Notes
This is a pre-solicitation notice for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Interested vendors should regularly check SAM.gov for the official solicitation, amendments, and any changes. Direct phone calls regarding this notice will not be accepted.