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.
How to respond — with a free templatearrow_forwardThe National Park Service needs a small business to replace trails at Indiana Dunes National Park.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need?
The National Park Service needs a contractor to replace trails at Indiana Dunes National Park. The work includes removing and demolishing existing structures, and replacing them with new boardwalks and staircases. The project is expected to start in late summer 2026.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
This will be a firm-fixed price contract, awarded to a prime contractor by July/August 2026, with performance beginning in August/September 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 to SAM.gov in March/April 2026. You must be registered and active in SAM.gov, and have a UEI number, to be awarded a contract.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
Heads up — easy to miss
- There's a mandatory site visit, but the date, time, and location 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
- Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit