Z--National Capital Parks-East (NACE) - Anacostia Par
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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 Department of the Interior, National Park Service has issued a Solicitation for the renovation of the Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion concessions building within National Capital Parks-East (NACE). This project aims to transform the existing storage and service area into a full-service commercial kitchen. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due May 1, 2026, by 12:00 PM Mountain Time.
Scope of Work
The renovation includes comprehensive upgrades:
- Demolition and Finishes: Removal of existing flooring, refinishing concrete slab, patching and painting walls/ceiling, installing new vinyl base and acoustical ceiling tiles.
- Structural & Accessibility: Repairing/refurbishing service windows, installing new plexiglass windows with pass-through doors, replacing hollow metal doors, and cutting/framing a pass-through window to the kitchen area. The project must meet Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS).
- Plumbing: Furnishing and installing a floor drain, hand sink, prep sink, mop sink, three-compartment sink, grease interceptor, and electric hot water heater.
- Electrical: Upgrading and relocating the electrical panel, installing new GFCI-protected receptacles, new overhead LED light fixtures, and emergency lighting units.
- HVAC & Kitchen Systems: Providing and installing a 4-ton rooftop packaged HVAC unit and a Type I commercial kitchen exhaust hood with external ductwork. The contractor is responsible for plumbing and electrical hookups for concessioner-provided equipment (fryer, griddles).
- Security: Relocating and extending the existing security system and installing a ceiling-mounted heat detector.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS 236220, $45 Million size standard)
- Government Estimate: Between $250,000 and $500,000
- Period of Performance: June 1, 2026, to November 30, 2026
- Proposal Due: May 1, 2026, 12:00 PM Mountain Time
- Published: April 16, 2026 (Amendment 0001)
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted electronically to brian_mccabe@ios.doi.gov. Evaluation will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Bidders must ensure:
- Active SAM registration under NAICS 236220 as a small business.
- Completion of the Bio-Based Certification form.
- Submission of the Limitations on Subcontracting compliance worksheet (Attachment 4), adhering to the 85% rule for general construction.
- Provision of relevant past performance documentation via the Relevant Experience Questionnaire. Prevailing wage rates for Building Construction Projects in the District of Columbia (GDN DC20260002) apply.
Key Updates
Amendment 0001, posted April 16, 2026, incorporated contractor questions and answers, and added 1974 and 1984 drawing files for reference. The solicitation closing date remains unchanged.