Natchez Trace Parkway Project MS NP NATR 3F26
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION.693C73 EASTERN FED LANDS DIVISION · Response deadline: Tue, 03 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Federal Highway Administration's Eastern Federal Lands Division is soliciting bids for a construction project on the Natchez Trace Parkway in Mississippi. The Natchez Trace Parkway is a 444-mile scenic highway operated by the National Park Service that follows a historic travel corridor used for centuries by Native Americans, European settlers, and traders. This project falls under highway, street, and bridge construction work, as indicated by the relevant NAICS code.
Based on the classification code "Y1LB," this appears to involve construction or infrastructure work on federal lands. Typical projects on parkway corridors can include road rehabilitation, bridge repairs, resurfacing, drainage improvements, or related civil construction. For the specific scope, materials, and performance specifications, see the solicitation.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | FHWA Eastern Federal Lands Division (Federal Highway Administration, within Department of Transportation) |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 693C73-27-B-000001 |
| NAICS | 237310 |
| Set-aside | No Set aside used |
| Response deadline | November 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Mississippi |
Who can bid
This is an unrestricted, full and open competition with no set-aside program specified. Any responsible business—regardless of size, ownership, or socioeconomic status—may submit a bid, provided it meets the technical and financial qualifications the government will evaluate.
For NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), eligibility typically requires appropriate contractor licensing in Mississippi, bonding capacity commensurate with project scale, and relevant experience in highway or heavy civil construction. Past performance on federal or comparable state projects strengthens a proposal. Joint ventures and mentor-protégé arrangements are permissible, though no preference attaches to them here absent a set-aside.
How to put together a competitive bid
Given the unrestricted nature and the federal lands context, consider these specifics:
Qualifications and past performance. Eastern Federal Lands Division contracts emphasize proven ability to work in sensitive environmental and cultural settings. Document completed projects on parklands, scenic corridors, or federally managed transportation facilities. Highlight constraints you have successfully navigated—limited access windows, wildlife protocols, archaeological monitoring, or seasonal work restrictions.
Technical approach. The Natchez Trace Parkway is a unit of the National Park System; construction windows and methodologies often face restrictions to protect visitor experience and natural resources. Detail your planned sequencing, erosion and sediment control measures, traffic management for parkway users, and coordination with NPS staff. Specify equipment suited to potentially narrow or winding corridor conditions.
Pricing strategy. Full and open competition with no preference means lowest price technically acceptable or best-value tradeoff criteria likely apply. Obtain your own material quotes and subcontractor bids early; asphalt, steel, and aggregates fluctuate significantly. Review wage determinations under the Davis-Bacon Act, which apply to federally funded highway construction.
Bonding and surety. Standard payment and performance bonds will be required. Verify your surety's willingness to support the estimated contract value; see the solicitation for exact requirements.
Small business elements. Though no set-aside applies, subcontracting plans may still be evaluated if the contract exceeds thresholds requiring them. Small businesses can compete on agility, local knowledge, and specialized expertise.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 693C73-27-B-000001. The posted date of October 19, 2026 makes this an active procurement with approximately two weeks until response deadline.
Note the deadline precisely: November 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. Late submissions are inadmissible in federal construction solicitations.
Access attachments and site conditions. The solicitation likely includes plans, specifications, wage determinations, and instructions for pre-bid site visits or virtual conferences. Review these immediately to assess fit and begin estimating.
Register in SAM if not already active; registration must be current for award.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →