Y--Meadowood Sensory Nature Trail
Overview
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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 Bureau of Land Management (BLM), through its National Operations Center, has issued a Presolicitation Notice for the Meadowood Sensory Nature Trail project. This opportunity involves procuring construction services at the Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA) in Lorton, VA. A formal Request for Proposals (RFP) is anticipated to be issued in mid-March 2026. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
The project encompasses three primary components:
- Enchanted Pond Area: Replacement of a failing impoundment outflow culvert.
- Mustang Loop Pavilion Area: Expansion of an existing parking lot, installation of a double vault toilet, relocation of a pollinator garden, and resurfacing the parking lot with asphalt.
- Sensory Trail Area: Construction of a sensory-friendly nature trail featuring accessible, multi-sensory "stations."
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (RFP anticipated mid-March 2026)
- Estimated Period of Performance: 450 calendar days after notice to proceed.
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction)
- Product Service Code: Y1PA (Construction of Recreation Facilities (non-building))
- Small Business Size Standard: $45 Million
- Site Visit: Planned approximately 1-2 weeks after RFP issuance.
Eligibility & Registration
This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only companies qualifying as a small business under the $45M size standard for NAICS 237990 will be considered. Prospective offerors must possess a Unique Entity ID (UEI) and maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Point of Contact
For inquiries regarding this presolicitation, the primary contact is Nathan Roush, Contracting Officer, at nroush@blm.gov or 720-346-5583.