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Trail Replacement

U.S. Department of the Interior
Updated Jan 29, 2026 · 20:00 UTC
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This is a Sources Sought notice.

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 at Indiana Dunes National Park in Gary, IN.

Key Details

  • What exactly do they need? The National Park Service needs a small business to replace trails at Indiana Dunes National Park in Gary, IN.
  • Work will consist of providing all labor, materials, tools, and other equipment necessary for removal/demolition of existing structures and replace with new construction of boardwalks and staircases at the trail location.
  • What's the contract structure and timeline? This will be a firm-fixed price contract.
  • Expected to be awarded to a prime contractor by July/August 2026.
  • Performance to begin in Aug/Sep 2026.
  • How will they pick the winner? Evaluation factors will be addressed in the official solicitation.
  • When and how do you bid? The official solicitation will be posted to the Contract Opportunities/SAM.gov website in March/April 2026.
  • Registration requirements: UEI number, active in SAM, and completed Online Representations and Certifications at the time of the solicitation close date.
  • Contact Craig D Bryant, Contracting Officer, at craig_bryant@nps.gov or 330-468-2500 x6 for more information.

Who can apply

  • Must be a certified small business

Heads up — easy to miss

  • There's a mandatory site visit that will be announced in the solicitation.

If you're interested, do this first

  • Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
  • Email Craig D Bryant, Contracting Officer, to RSVP for the site visit once announced.

Primary point of contact

Name
Bryant, Craig
Email
craig_bryant@nps.gov
Phone
(440) 717-3706

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