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 replace trails in Indiana Dunes National Park.
Key Details
The National Park Service needs a small business to replace trails in Indiana Dunes National Park. The work will involve removing and demolishing existing structures and replacing them with new boardwalks and staircases. The project is expected to be worth between $1M and $3M and will be a firm-fixed price contract. The notice doesn't say how the winner will be chosen.
What's the contract structure and timeline?
The contract is expected to be awarded by July/August 2026, with performance beginning in August/September 2026. The notice doesn't say how long the contract will last.
How will they pick the winner?
The notice doesn't say how the winner will be chosen.
When and how do you bid?
The response deadline is June 16, 2026, at 4:00 PM. You must submit your bid through the System for Award Management (SAM) website.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
Heads up — easy to miss
- There's a mandatory site visit, but the notice doesn't say when or where it will be.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business is registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) website.
- Make sure you have an UEI number and are registered in SAM.gov.
- Email Craig D. Bryant, Contracting Officer, at craig_bryant@ios.doi.gov to RSVP for the site visit (if you can find the details).