ContractSources Sought

Z--Sources Sought Notice EFMO 318539

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE 140P2026R0079
Response Deadline
Jun 3, 2026
14 days left
Days Remaining
14
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Full & Open
Notice Type
Sources Sought

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The National Park Service, through the Denver Service Center Contracting Services Division, is seeking market research for a construction contract to rehabilitate the Visitor Center and parking lot at Effigy Mounds National Monument in Harpers Ferry, Iowa. The work includes foundation improvements, remodeling, hazardous materials removal, new HVAC, electrical and fire systems, new windows and doors, insulation, structural changes, restroom relocation, and a new entry plaza with circulation, parking, drainage, and visitor-use area improvements. The project is expected to be a firm-fixed-price construction effort under NAICS 236220, with bonding anticipated, the park remaining open during an estimated 450-day construction period, and possible winter work and seasonal shutdowns. This is a sources sought notice rather than a current solicitation, and responses to the Sources Sought Survey Questionnaire are due by June 3, 2026, at 12:00 PM MT, with a competitive RFP expected in Q1 FY2027.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
236220
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
PSC Code
Z2QA
REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF RESTORATION OF REAL PROPERTY (PUBLIC OR PRIVATE)

Solicitation Documents

2 Files
SSN_EFMO_1.pdf
PDF168 KBMay 20, 2026
AI Summary
The National Park Service (NPS) Denver Service Center issued a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) for market research to rehabilitate the Visitor Center at Effigy Mounds National Monument in Harpers Ferry, IA. This SSN, dated May 20, 2026, seeks responses from both large and small businesses to determine an acquisition strategy and potential socio-economic set-asides. The project, estimated at over $10,000,000, involves foundation improvements, remodeling, hazardous materials removal, new HVAC, electrical, and fire systems, new windows, doors, insulation, structural changes, and restroom relocation. Additionally, it includes constructing a new entry plaza and improving vehicle and pedestrian circulation with new parking, drainage, and visitor-use areas. The park will remain open during the anticipated 450-day construction period, which may require winter work and seasonal shutdowns. The NAICS code is 236220 with a $45M size standard, and bonding is anticipated. Proposals are not being accepted at this time, but a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) is expected in Q1 FY2027, leading to a single Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. Interested contractors must submit a Sources Sought Survey Questionnaire by June 3, 2026.
SSN_Question_Attachment_1_1.docx
Word57 KBMay 20, 2026
AI Summary
The National Park Service (NPS) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) Survey Questionnaire (Solicitation No. 140P2026R0079) to gauge interest and gather information from potential prime contractors for a federal construction project. Submissions are due by June 3, 2026, at 12:00 PM MT. The NPS seeks to determine the appropriate solicitation method, including potential small business set-asides, based on responses. The questionnaire requests company details, experience in similar federal construction, compliance with Iowa licensing, bonding capacity, and experience with hazardous materials removal, foundation/superstructure improvements, accessibility, fire protection, HVAC, AV installation, and site/parking improvements. It also inquires about SBA certifications, estimated self-performance percentages, and factors influencing proposal submission, such as solicitation posting, project completion dates, and details of specifications/drawings.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 20, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineJun 3, 2026
expiryArchive DateMay 26, 2027

Agency Information

Department
INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE
Sub-Tier
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
Office
DSC CONTRACTING SERVICES DIVISION

Point of Contact

Name
Gallagher, Stormy

Official Sources