Z--National Park Service - Independence National Historical Park - Rehabilitate Co
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), specifically the Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, PA, has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for the rehabilitation of Congress Hall. This notice replaces a previous announcement (140P4225R0008). The project involves significant masonry and chimney repair work, with an estimated magnitude of $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. This acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside and anticipates a single Firm-Fixed Price contract awarded via a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process.
Project Scope
The work primarily focuses on the rehabilitation of Congress Hall and includes:
- Chimney Reinforcement and Repointing: Reinforcing two chimneys and repointing six, including internal flue repairs using cast-in-place cementitious lining methods and adding vent tubes.
- Priority Masonry, Gutters, Flashing, and Roofing Repair: Resoldering flashing/gutter joints, debris removal, confirming gutter configuration, removing/reinstalling wood shakes, rebuilding damaged jack arches, repointing mortar, cleaning efflorescence, and replacing damaged bricks.
- Internal Grouting: Performing internal flue repairs and grouting for four chimneys.
- Optional Items: Additional masonry repointing (up to 894 SF) and unit pricing for additional internal grouting (up to 250 LF). Offerors are advised to balance pricing as optional items are not guaranteed.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Pre-Solicitation Notice
- Anticipated Contract Type: Single Firm-Fixed Price
- Estimated Magnitude: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
- Period of Performance: 477 days from Notice to Proceed (for base items)
- Solicitation Release: Anticipated after June 01, 2026
- Response Date (Anticipated): July 06, 2026
- Published Date: March 17, 2026
- Place of Performance: Independence National Historical Park (Congress Hall), Philadelphia, PA
Set-Aside & NAICS
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 238140 Masonry Contractors
- Small Business Size Standard: $19 million
Evaluation & Requirements
- Source Selection: FAR Part 15.101-2 Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)
- Bonds: Bid guarantee required. Successful offeror must provide 100% performance and payment bonds.
- SAM Registration: Required prior to contract award.
Additional Notes
This is a pre-solicitation notice only; no response is due at this time, and no questions will be accepted until the solicitation is posted. A pre-bid meeting will be scheduled, with details to be provided in the solicitation. All solicitation documents and amendments will be available exclusively through SAM.gov.