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Y--BRCA 318695 - CONSTRUCTION

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.NATIONAL PARK SERVICE.DSC CONTRACTING SERVICES DIVISION · Response deadline: Thu, 08 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The National Park Service, part of the Department of the Interior, is soliciting bids for construction work under solicitation number 140P2026B0004. The specific project title reference "BRCA 318695" suggests this work relates to Bryce Canyon National Park (BRCA is the common abbreviation for this Utah park).

NAICS code 237110 designates Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction. This classification covers establishments primarily engaged in the construction of water mains, sewers, drain pipes, and related structures such as pumping stations and water/sewage treatment plants. For a national park setting, this typically involves infrastructure for water distribution, wastewater collection, or stormwater management systems—critical utilities for park operations and visitor services.

The classification code Y1ND further indicates this is a construction solicitation under the National Park Service's contracting framework.

Key facts

Note: The posted date (October 9, 2026) appears after the response deadline; bidders should verify current status on SAM.gov.

Who can bid

This opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the Small Business Set Aside - Total program. Only certified small business concerns may submit offers. Competitors must:

• Meet SBA size standards for NAICS 237110 ($45.5 million average annual receipts threshold)
• Be registered in SAM.gov with active status
• Hold any required North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 237110 qualifications

Joint ventures and mentor-protégé arrangements may bid if structured compliantly under SBA regulations. Non-small businesses, including large construction firms, are ineligible to compete as prime contractors and should instead seek subcontracting opportunities with anticipated awardees.

How to put together a competitive bid

For water and sewer infrastructure construction at a sensitive national park location, contractors should emphasize:

Technical capabilities: Document experience with similar utility construction in remote, environmentally sensitive, or high-elevation terrain. Bryce Canyon's location above 8,000 feet presents distinct logistical and seasonal constraints.

Environmental compliance: Detail your approach to minimizing disturbance to park resources, protecting watersheds, and adhering to NEPA and Section 106 requirements. Include past performance references from comparable federal land projects.

Seasonal scheduling: Account for short construction windows due to winter weather. Propose realistic phased approaches if full completion within a single season is impractical.

Small business teaming: Consider partnering with SDVOSB, HUBZone, or 8(a) firms if pursuing subcontracting goals, though the prime must remain small business-eligible.

Bonding capacity: Verify adequate surety support for the project scale; federal construction typically requires performance and payment bonds under the Miller Act.

See the solicitation for precise specifications, Davis-Bacon wage determinations, and subcontracting plan requirements.

Next steps

Access the full solicitation PDF and any amendments through SAM.gov using solicitation number 140P2026B0004. Verify the opportunity remains active, as the posted date suggests possible data irregularities. Confirm all pre-bid requirements, including any scheduled site visits or pre-proposal conferences, which are common for park construction projects given access restrictions.

Critical deadline: All offers must be submitted by October 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM Mountain Time. Late submissions are ineligible under federal acquisition regulations. Allow ample time for SAM.gov technical processing.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →