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Sources Sought Notice (SSN)

This Sources Sought Notice (SSN) is issued by the Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS) for market research purposes related to the "Replace Jones Point Trailer at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve" project in Marrero, LA. The NPS is seeking information on interested businesses and their qualifications to help develop an acquisition strategy, including determining the feasibility of a small business set-aside. Proposals are not being requested at this time.

• Interior renovations to the Education Center (Area 1), including exterior windows and chiller system.

• Interior renovations to the Admin Building (Area 2), including exhibit/office areas, public restrooms, storage, and a lactation room.

• Site work at the Maintenance Complex and Admin Building parking areas (Area 3), including gate, fencing, paving, and canopy modifications.

• Site work at Jones Point (Area 4), including removal of the Jones Point Trailer and appurtenances, demolition, utilities, grading, planting, and fencing.

• The anticipated contract type is Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP).

• The anticipated period of performance is 490 calendar days, including potential weather shutdowns.

• The magnitude of construction is estimated between $1,000,000 and $6,000,000.

• Bonding (Bid, Performance, and Payment) is anticipated to be required.

• This is a market research notice; proposals are not requested.

• Interested contractors should complete and submit the attached "SSN Survey Questionnaire" by 5:00 PM MT on June 10, 2026.

• Responses should be emailed to Carlos Garcia at carlos_garcia@ios.doi.gov.

• Responses are requested from both Large and Small Businesses.

• The analysis of responses will inform potential small business set-aside determinations.

• The project addresses damage from Hurricanes Zeta and Ida and aims to improve resiliency.

• The construction sites are not contiguous and are located within a historic district.

• The park will remain open during construction, requiring minimized visitor impact.

• Construction sites are 15 miles from nearest suppliers and lodging.

• Winter construction may be required.

• A competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) is anticipated around August/September 2026.

• NAICS Code: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, Size Standard: $45M.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a survey questionnaire attached to a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) for Solicitation No. 140P2026R0082. Its purpose is to gather information from potential contractors to determine their interest and capability in a project, which will aid the government in deciding the appropriate solicitation method and any small business set-aside determination.

The questionnaire asks for the following information:

• Company details (name, address, POC, UEI)
• Experience as a Prime Contractor for similar Federal Government construction contracts.
• Approach to complying with local Louisiana construction licensing and permitting.
• Bonding capacity for insurance, performance, and payment bonds.
• Recent relevant experience (5-10 years) in historic or mission-sensitive institutional landscapes, including site restoration, demolition, and infrastructure repair.
• Experience with construction methods and materials for preservation-sensitive environments.
• SBA certifications (e.g., EDWOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.).
• Estimated percentage of work the company will self-perform.
• Factors influencing the company's commitment to submitting a proposal (e.g., solicitation posting date, schedule completion, specs/drawings, other commitments).

Potential bidders must complete and submit this survey by June 10, 2026, 5:00 PM MT, to carlos_garcia@ios.doi.gov to be considered in the market research and set-aside determination. The questions are designed to assess a company's qualifications and interest in a construction project likely involving historic or preservation-sensitive sites, potentially within a National Park Service setting, and requiring specific licensing, bonding, and self-performance capabilities.