Z--C&O CANAL NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK - FY26 REPAIR INLET LOCK 2
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 Department of Interior, National Park Service, C&O Canal National Historical Park is issuing a pre-solicitation notice for construction services to repair Inlet Lock 2 in Potomac, Maryland. This requirement is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 237990. The formal solicitation (RFP) is expected to post after May 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves comprehensive repair and maintenance at Inlet Lock 2 and upstream berms. Key tasks include:
- Replacing deteriorated lock gates and miter sill.
- Repairing stone masonry.
- Removing sediment and debris around the gates and lock.
- Performing repairs to the berms upstream of Violette's Lock (Lock 23).
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Pre-solicitation Notice (Solicitation Number: 140P3026R0002)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price contract anticipated.
- Period of Performance: 180 days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.
- NAICS Code: 237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (Size Standard: $45M).
- Product Service Code: Z2KB - Repair or Alteration of Canals.
- Solicitation Release: Expected after May 1, 2026.
- Closing Response Date (for this notice): June 30, 2026.
Eligibility & Notes
This requirement is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. Contractors must be actively registered in SAM under the appropriate NAICS code. The acquisition is subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements. Prevailing wage rates will apply as per FAR 22.403-1. This is a pre-solicitation notice only; it does not constitute a solicitation, nor does it obligate the government to award a contract or pay for proposal preparation costs. No responses or questions will be answered at this time. Specific instructions for submitting responses and details for a site visit will be provided in the forthcoming RFP.
Point of Contact
Bophany Drakeford at bophany_drakeford@ios.doi.gov.