Asphalt Repair at Carl Sandburg Historic Site
INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.DEPARTMENTAL OFFICES.IBC ACQ SVCS DIRECTORATE (00004) · Response deadline: Fri, 23 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The National Park Service, through the Department of the Interior's Interior Business Center Acquisition Services Directorate, is soliciting bids for asphalt repair work at the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site. This 264-acre historic site in Flat Rock, North Carolina preserves the home of poet Carl Sandburg and is maintained by the National Park Service.
Work under NAICS code 238990 covers all other specialty trade contractors, which includes asphalt paving and repair services. Exact quantities, specific repair locations within the site, and technical specifications are not included in the available metadata—see the solicitation for these details.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Interior, Interior Business Center Acquisition Services Directorate |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 140D0427Q0920 |
| NAICS | 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors) |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside – Total |
| Response deadline | October 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the Total Small Business Set-Aside program. To qualify, your business must:
- Be certified as a small business under SBA size standards for NAICS 238990 (currently $16.5 million annual average receipts for this code)
- Be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with current registration through the contract period
- Have any required North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) coding properly listed in your SAM registration
No other socioeconomic preference programs (such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB) are indicated in the metadata. Veterans, women-owned, HUBZone, and disadvantaged businesses may all compete if they meet standard small business size standards.
How to put together a competitive bid
For asphalt repair work at a National Park historic site, consider these practical steps:
Understand the site constraints. Historic sites impose strict requirements protecting cultural resources, visitor access, and natural surroundings. Equipment access may be limited, work windows may tie to visitor seasons, and surface restoration must match existing aesthetics. See the solicitation for specific site conditions and any archaeological or environmental clearances required.
Verify your paving capabilities. NAICS 238990 encompasses specialty trades, but ensure your equipment and crew can handle the project scale and any specialized requirements (hot-mix vs. cold-patch, milling, seal coating, or base repair). Bonding capacity and past performance on similar federal or park projects strengthen your proposal.
Price for federal compliance. Federal construction contracts require Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wages, certified payrolls, and potentially OSHA 10-hour training. Factor these costs into your labor rates. The solicitation should specify whether this is a firm fixed-price or unit-price arrangement.
Highlight small business advantages. As a total small business set-aside, emphasize your responsiveness, local presence, and flexibility. If you are in Western North Carolina, proximity to the Flat Rock site reduces mobilization costs and enables faster emergency response—potential evaluation strengths.
Past performance matters. Prepare documentation of completed asphalt or paving projects, especially at federal facilities, military bases, or historic properties. Contact references in advance.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 140D0427Q0920. The posting date was October 9, 2026. The complete scope of work, technical specifications, evaluation criteria, and any amendments will be available there.
Note the deadline: Proposals are due October 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. Allow time for SAM registration updates, teaming agreements, bond applications, and any required site visits.
Check for amendments periodically before the deadline, as site conditions, specifications, or deadlines may change.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →