The purpose of this notice is a Source Sought Noti
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) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) to identify qualified firms for the rehabilitation of Hangars 3 & 4 at Floyd Bennett Field, Gateway National Recreation Area, New York. This effort aims to gauge industry interest and capabilities to develop an acquisition strategy, including potential small business or socio-economic set-aside determinations. Interested parties must submit a "Sources Sought Survey Questionnaire" by March 11, 2026, at 1:00 pm ET.
Scope of Work
The project involves the comprehensive rehabilitation of historic Hangars 3 and 4, which are integral to the Floyd Bennett Field Historic District. All work must adhere to the Secretary of Interior Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. The scope includes:
- Demolition: Removal of existing roofs, specific interior masonry walls, concrete slabs, exterior masonry walls for rebuilding, and hazardous materials remediation.
- Exterior Restoration: Repair of masonry facades, windows, rolling hangar doors, and painted friezes; replacement of roofs.
- Interior Restoration: Restoration of interior doors, windows, concrete slabs, and masonry walls.
- Systems: Installation of lighting, electrical, unit heaters, two single-user restrooms, and rerouting of utilities. The anticipated period of performance is 487 calendar days, with potential for winter construction.
Contract Details
- Anticipated Contract Type: A single Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract is expected.
- Anticipated Solicitation: A competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) is projected for release around April 2026.
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction).
- Size Standard: $45 Million.
- Estimated Magnitude: More than $10,000,000.
- Bonding: Bid, Performance, and Payment bonds are anticipated to be required.
- Set-Aside: No set-aside has been determined at this stage. Responses from both large and small businesses will inform the NPS's decision regarding a potential small business or socio-economic set-aside for the future solicitation.
Submission & Evaluation
- Action: Contractors interested in this opportunity must complete and submit the attached "Sources Sought Survey Questionnaire" (Attachment 1).
- Responses Due: March 11, 2026, at 1:00 pm ET.
- Submission Email: Submissions should be emailed to charles_d_thompson@nps.gov and Linda_Melnick@nps.gov.
- Required Information: The questionnaire requests company information, experience (especially in Federal construction and historical restoration), bonding capacity, small business certifications, and estimated self-performance percentage.
- Evaluation: The information gathered will be utilized for market research purposes to develop the acquisition strategy and make set-aside determinations. This SSN is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.