ContractSources SoughtTotal Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

12445126R0004 DOI-FWS MATOC AE Services ARKANSAS Albert Pike Campground Design

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 12445126R0004
Response Deadline
May 26, 2026
6 days left
Days Remaining
6
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Notice Type
Sources Sought

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The USDA Forest Service is seeking architectural and engineering services for the design of the Albert Pike Campground in Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas, through a sources sought notice limited to DOI-FWS Arkansas civil AE MATOC holders. The work covers preliminary and final campground design, including topographic surveying, hydrology and hydraulics analysis, geotechnical investigations, and development of plans, specifications, cost estimates, and construction timelines. The scope includes an asphalt loop road and bridges, campsites with and without utilities, a camp host site, ADA-compliant restrooms, an RV dump station, pedestrian access, a well house, water distribution features, kiosks, signage, lighting, drainage improvements, and demolition of the existing amphitheater, with design work to follow USFS guidelines and applicable codes and to be completed in AutoCAD Civil3D. The notice emphasizes experience in bridges, recreation facilities, planning, and water supply and distribution, as well as the involvement of a licensed Arkansas landscape architect and key personnel such as a principal, project manager, and engineering disciplines relevant to the project. Responses must be emailed as the firm’s latest SF-330 plus a separate supplemental package, and all data must be received by 0700 ET on 26 May 2026.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
541330
Engineering Services
PSC Code
C1PA
ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- CONSTRUCTION: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES (NON-BUILDING)

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
Albert Pike Recreation Area AE SOW redacted_Redacted.pdf
PDF1175 KBMay 19, 2026
AI Summary
The USDA Forest Service seeks Architectural and Engineering (A/E) services for a new campground design at Albert Pike Recreation Area in Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas. The project involves preliminary design, including topographic surveys, hydrology/hydraulics analysis, and geotechnical investigations, leading to at least three design alternatives. The selected design will encompass plans, specifications, cost estimates, and construction timelines for a new asphalt loop road, bridges, 8 campsites with full hookups, 19 standard campsites, a camp host site, two ADA-compliant restrooms, an RV dump station, pedestrian access to the Little Missouri River, a new well house, community water hydrants, campsite furniture, kiosks, signage, lighting, and demolition of the existing amphitheater. All design work must adhere to USFS guidelines, federal, state, and local codes, and will be completed in AutoCAD Civil3D. Key personnel required include a Principal, Project Manager, Landscape Architect, Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer, and Electrical Engineer. The engineering report is due within 60 days and the final design within 210 days of the Notice to Proceed.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 19, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMay 26, 2026
expiryArchive DateJun 10, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Sub-Tier
FOREST SERVICE
Office
USDA-FS, CSA EAST 11

Point of Contact

Name
Steven J Alves

Place of Performance

Mount Ida, Arkansas, UNITED STATES

Official Sources