The agency is gauging market interest. No bid is being requested yet — submitting a capabilities statement may put you on the radar for the eventual solicitation.
The National Park Service needs a small business to upgrade beach access at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin.
Key Details
What exactly do they need?
The National Park Service needs a small business to upgrade beach access at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin. The work includes removing and demolishing existing structures and vegetation, and constructing new staircases, pathways, concrete paving, retaining walls, and restoring the vegetative surface.
What's the contract structure and timeline?
This will be a firm-fixed price contract with a performance period expected to begin in April/May 2026. The contract is expected to be awarded by March/April 2026.
How will they pick the winner?
The evaluation factors will be addressed in the official solicitation.
When and how do you bid?
The official solicitation will be posted on SAM.gov in January 2026. The solicitation number is 140P6425B0014. The contracting office will not provide hard copies or email copies of the solicitation. To be awarded a contract, an offeror must have a UEI number and be registered and active in SAM.gov. The offeror must also complete their Online Representations and Certifications at the time of the solicitation close date.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
- Has experience with heavy and civil engineering construction
- Has done similar work in the Midwest
Heads up — easy to miss
- There's a mandatory site visit that you should attend to inspect the site and understand the requirement and conditions that may affect the cost of the project, specifications, and performance.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov
- Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit when it's announced