JELA 325250 335621 - Rehabilitate Cemetery
INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.DEPARTMENTAL OFFICES.NATIONAL PARK SERVICE CONTRACTING ACTIVITY · Response deadline: Thu, 10 Dec 2026
What the government is buying
The National Park Service (NPS) intends to contract for cemetery rehabilitation work under solicitation number 140PP027R0004. The title references work related to "Rehabilitate Cemetery" with associated codes JELA 325250 335621, suggesting restoration or preservation activities at a National Park Service cemetery site. Cemetery rehabilitation typically encompasses landscape restoration, headstone and memorial repair or resetting, fencing repair, pathway improvements, drainage corrections, and related site work to preserve historic burial grounds. As a heritage conservation project on NPS-managed lands, this work likely involves compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and may require specialized craftsmanship techniques appropriate to the period of significance. See the solicitation for the precise scope, site location, and technical specifications.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Interior, National Park Service Contracting Activity |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 140PP027R0004 |
| NAICS | 237990 — Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside – Total |
| Response deadline | December 10, 2026, 5:00 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This opportunity is a total small business set-aside, meaning only qualifying small businesses may submit bids. To compete, a business must:
- Be certified as small under NAICS 237990 ($47.5 million size standard for heavy and civil engineering construction)
- Be registered in SAM.gov with active status
- Hold any required past performance qualifications, bonding capacity, and licenses appropriate to cemetery rehabilitation or historic preservation work
The NAICS code (237990) indicates this is classified as heavy and civil engineering construction rather than specialty trade contracting. Firms with experience in historic preservation, landscape restoration, or NPS/DOI cemetery projects will be particularly competitive. Joint ventures and mentor-protégé arrangements are permissible if structured to meet small business requirements. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, HUBZone, and 8(a) small businesses are encouraged to bid, as this set-aside type allows any qualified small business to compete.
How to put together a competitive bid
Demonstrate relevant preservation expertise: NPS cemetery rehabilitation demands knowledge of historic materials and conservation methods. Highlight projects involving marble, granite, or sandstone monument restoration; cast iron fence repair; or historic landscape rehabilitation. Include conservators or preservation specialists on your team if possible.
Address technical and compliance requirements: Expect requirements for archaeological monitoring, Section 106 compliance, and adherence to NPS preservation guidelines. Propose qualified personnel with demonstrated experience in cultural resource-sensitive environments. See the solicitation for specific labor categories and qualification thresholds.
Price strategically but realistically: Heavy civil work with preservation constraints often involves uncertain subsurface conditions and delicate material handling. Visit the site if permitted, and account for protective measures, specialized equipment, and potential weather delays in your cost buildup.
Prepare robust past performance documentation: NPS evaluates contractor performance rigorously. Provide relevant CPARS or past performance references from comparable federal, state, or nonprofit historic cemetery projects.
Verify bonding capacity: Given the civil construction nature and federal requirement, secure adequate surety support early. Small business set-aside solicitations still require standard federal contract bonds.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation immediately on SAM.gov using solicitation number 140PP027R0004 — the metadata does not reveal facility location, contract value, duration, or detailed specifications, all of which are essential to bid/no-bid decisions.
Note the firm deadline: December 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. Allow ample time for SAM.gov technical submission, as late bids are not accepted.
Assess set-aside eligibility and register or update your SAM.gov profile if needed.
Request clarifications through the contracting officer if scope, site access, or requirements are unclear — do not assume details not explicitly stated in the solicitation.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →