MORA-CAMP MUIR GUIDE BUILDINGS
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, is soliciting proposals for the "MORA-CAMP MUIR GUIDE BUILDINGS" project at Mount Rainier National Park, WA. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity involves the demolition of an existing modular building and its replacement with two new steel-framed climbing shelters, along with site stabilization and related infrastructure. The estimated magnitude for this Firm Fixed Price contract is $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. Proposals are due June 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project, titled "Rehabilitate Climbing Facilities at Camp Muir," requires a qualified construction firm to:
- Demolish and dispose of existing structures, including a modular building, weather station tower, and retaining wall.
- Perform site preparation, excavation, and slope stabilization using geotextile fabric and gabion baskets.
- Construct and install two new steel-framed, weather-resistant climbing shelters.
- Install weather barriers, siding, windows, doors, and electrical conduits for a future photovoltaic (PV) system.
- Complete interior outfitting, including bunks, storage shelving, and tables.
- Adhere to detailed technical specifications and architectural/structural drawings for all construction elements, materials, and installation methods.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Estimated Magnitude: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
- Period of Performance: 365 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- Small Business Size Standard: $45 Million
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission Deadline: June 5, 2026, at the time specified in Block 13.a of SF1442.
- Submission Method: Electronic submission via email to juan_roman@ios.doi.gov.
- Evaluation Method: Best Value Continuum Tradeoff Process.
- Site Visit: May 15, 2026.
- Past Performance: Offerors must complete and facilitate the return of a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) by June 27, 2025, for references to submit directly to the Contracting Officer.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Key Considerations
Bidders must account for the remote location of Camp Muir, potential weather impacts, and the need for helicopter transport for materials and personnel, as detailed in the Construction Documents Report. Compliance with prevailing wage rates for Pierce County, Washington (effective 01/02/2026), is mandatory. Bidders should also review the Limitation on Subcontracting reporting template to ensure compliance with set-aside requirements. Detailed specifications, drawings, and product cut-sheets are provided as attachments and are critical for accurate bidding.