Z--Construct Resilience Improvements to Santa Barbara Island Wharf

The National Park Service (NPS) Denver Service Center has issued a Sources Sought Notice (Solicitation No. 140P2026R0096) to conduct market research and identify qualified businesses for the "Construct Resilience Improvements to Santa Barbara Island Wharf" project at Channel Islands National Park. The feedback will help determine the potential for a Small Business or Socio-Economic Set-Aside. The project addresses extensive storm damage sustained since 2016 at the remote Santa Barbara Island Wharf, which serves as the island's sole access point. The scope of work includes replacing timber fender and bearing piles, installing steel breasting piles, constructing a new two-level lower landing area with access ladders and guardrails, repairing damaged hardware, and replacing 220 square feet of upper-level decking. Given the remote, rugged location 48 miles from mainland suppliers and lodging, the project presents unique logistical challenges. Materials must be transported via barge or helicopter, and no vehicles are allowed on the island. Specialized marine construction skills, such as underwater welding and drilling, are required alongside strict compliance with NPS biosecurity and environmental regulations for nesting seabirds and pinnipeds. The NPS anticipates issuing a competitive, Firm-Fixed-Price Request for Proposals (RFP) around Winter 2026, featuring an estimated 388-calendar-day performance period. Interested contractors must submit the completed Sources Sought Survey Questionnaire to Contracting Officer Rachel Dyer by July 24, 2026, at 9:00 AM Mountain Time.

This Sources Sought Notice (SSN) Survey Questionnaire (Attachment 1, Solicitation No. 140P2026R0096) is issued by the National Park Service (NPS) Denver Service Center. The purpose of this market research is to gauge industry interest, capabilities, and appropriate solicitation methods—specifically regarding potential small business set-asides—for an upcoming marine construction project at Channel Islands National Park (CHIS 335648). Responses are due to Contracting Officer Rachel Dyer by July 24, 2026, at 9:00 AM Mountain Time. The questionnaire gathers standard company information, UEI, and bonding capacities. It specifically seeks contractors with experience in highly complex marine environments, requiring qualifications in: - Operating construction vessels and performing in-water work in wavy, swell-prone, and rocky terrains. - Offloading materials via barge or helicopter to damaged wharf infrastructure. - Marine construction specialties including underwater structural welding, drilling, anchoring, carpentry, and metal fabrication. - Compliance with strict NPS biosecurity protocols, environmental permits, and California licensing. Additionally, the survey asks respondents to identify their SBA small business designations, estimated self-performance percentages, and key factors influencing their decision to bid, such as the estimated Fall/Winter 2026 solicitation timeline and the 388-day construction schedule.