Z--JELA 311263 - Canal Backfill Restoration
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 National Park Service (NPS), under the Department of the Interior, has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for Canal Backfill Restoration services at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Louisiana. This is a Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a Firm-Fixed-Price stand-alone contract, with an estimated magnitude between $1 Million and $5 Million. The formal Request for Proposal (RFP) is anticipated to be issued on or after April 3, 2026, with proposals likely due by May 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The primary work involves Canal Backfilling services within the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. The anticipated period of performance is 90 calendar-days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP).
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Pre-Solicitation (announcing intent to issue RFP)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Stand-Alone Contract
- Magnitude: Estimated $1,000,000 - $5,000,000
- Set-Aside: Small Business Set-Aside (Size Standard: $19 Million)
- NAICS Code: 238910 – Site Preparation Contractors
- PSC Code: Z1KB – Canal Maintenance
- RFP Anticipated: On or after April 3, 2026 (Solicitation No: 140P2026R0036)
- Anticipated Proposal Due: May 13, 2026
- Published Date: March 19, 2026
- Bonding: Bid, Performance, and Payment Bonds will be required.
Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated based on a Best Value continuum utilizing a Trade-off process. Key evaluation factors will include Technical, Past Performance, and Price.
Additional Notes
Offerors must have an active registration in the Systems for Awards Management (SAM) and a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number. A pre-proposal conference and site visit are anticipated after the RFP issuance and before the proposal due date. Interested parties should periodically check SAM.gov for the formal solicitation, amendments, and any changes. Contact: Shellie Murphy, Contracting Officer, at shellie_murphy@nps.gov.