The National Park Service needs a small business to rent and install a 56kW generator at Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
Key Details
What exactly do they need?
The National Park Service needs a small business to rent and install a 56kW generator at Mount Rushmore National Memorial. The generator must be super-silent or whisper-rated, and the contractor will connect it to existing trailer panels. The generator will operate at most 14 hours per day with at least 16 hours of run time on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th.
What's the contract structure and timeline?
The contract is a firm-fixed-price rental and installation of a generator. The period of performance is from June 24, 2026, to July 7, 2026. The contractor will deliver the generator and install it at the Red box, and then connect it to the existing trailer panels.
How will they pick the winner?
The National Park Service will evaluate the proposals based on the best value to the government, considering factors such as price, technical capabilities, and past performance.
When and how do you bid?
The bid deadline is June 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The contractor must submit their proposal through the solicitation posting on SAM.gov.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
Heads up — easy to miss
- The contractor must call 811 or fill out a utility-locate ticket online at least two business days before starting any digging project in South Dakota.
- The contractor is responsible for verifying height and weight restrictions for route to the site.
- The contractor must submit all questions via email to adam_kircher@ios.doi.gov and james_bissaillon@ios.doi.gov by June 3, 2026.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Review the solicitation and attachments to ensure you understand the requirements.
- Submit any questions via email to the contracting officers by June 3, 2026.