Z--BADL REHAB PROPANE DISTRIBUTION LINES
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 issuing a pre-solicitation notice for an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the Rehabilitation of Propane Distribution Lines at Badlands National Park, Interior, South Dakota. This project involves replacing aging propane infrastructure and implementing drainage improvements. The acquisition will be a Firm-Fixed Price contract, set aside for 100% Total Small Business. The formal solicitation is anticipated to be issued on or about February 25, 2026, with responses due approximately 30 days later, around March 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project includes:
- Removal of existing propane piping.
- Construction of approximately 3,080 linear feet (LF) of new propane distribution piping.
- Construction of approximately 1,980 LF of propane service piping, including 330 LF via horizontal directional drilling.
- Installation of new shutoff valves for improved isolation.
- Drainage improvements, including cleaning two culverts, 560 cubic yards (CY) of channel excavation, and hauling 285 CY of material for an earthen berm to mitigate flooding along Ben Reifel Road.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (IFB)
- Period of Performance: 90 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.
- Estimated Award: Spring 2026.
- NAICS Code: 237120 (Oil and gas pipeline and related structures construction)
- Size Standard: $45 million
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business
- Solicitation Issue Date: On or about February 25, 2026.
- Response Due Date: Approximately 30 days after IFB issue date, anticipated close on March 25, 2026.
- Wage Requirements: Construction Wage Rate Requirements for Jackson County will apply.
Eligibility & Submission
Offerors must have a UEI number, be registered and active in SAM.gov, and have completed Online Representations and Certifications by the solicitation close date. Information regarding a site visit will be provided with the formal solicitation.
Point of Contact
Joseph Kirk, Contracting Officer, joseph_kirk@nps.gov, 605.574.0510.