FOSM - Interpretive Overlook Rehabilitation PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE: The National Park Service, Interior Regions 3/4/5, intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the Interpretive Overlook Rehab... FOSM - Interpretive Overlook Rehabilitation PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE: The National Park Service, Interior Regions 3/4/5, intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the Interpretive Overlook Rehabilitation at Fort Smith National Historic Site in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The Work consists of the construction of an outdoor exhibit and river overlook along an existing sidewalk at Fort Smith National Historic Site. The exhibit and overlook consist of approximately 2,000 SF of concrete with a coloring and stain component. The Work also includes the installation of 9 ornamental trees with turfgrass seeding. The Work also includes the installation of 17 tons of boulders, various signage elements, and the installation of a mural art piece. The Work includes the production and installation of 7 NPS interpretive panels and 5 custom pylons. 3 interpretive panels will be placed in traditional NPS 45 degree angle metal frames and 4 will be affixed to boulders. The work will include tree protection, grading with 87 CY fill, and the removal and replacement of approx. 40 LF of existing sidewalk. Approximate quantities provided for the convenience of the contractor. Contractor shall be responsible for all quantities. Bid Option 1: The Work consists of the installation of approximately 1400 SF of understory plantings and mulch with a cultivated edge along planting bed edges. The understory planting replaces some of the seeded turfgrass areas. Required landscape walkthroughs and approvals with the COR must also be performed. Bid Option 2: The Work consists of sandblasting approximately 570 SF of a custom curved pattern on the installed colored concrete sidewalk. The Work includes the creation of the curved pattern guide and required mock-ups. SOLICITATION NUMBER: 140P6026B0001 PROJECT MAGNITUDE: Between $500,000 and $1,000,000 TYPE OF CONTRACT: This will be a firm-fixed price contract expected to be awarded to a prime contractor by Spring 2026 with performance to begin in late Spring 2026. Construction Wage Rate Requirements for Sebastian County, Arkansas will apply. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) CODE CLASSIFICATION and SET ASIDE: The NAICS Code is 238190, and the size standard is $19 million. This project is set aside 100% for Total Small Businesses. SITE VISIT: A site visit date, time, and meeting location will be announced in the solicitation. Offerors are highly encouraged to attend the scheduled site visit to inspect the site and to ensure they fully understand the requirement and conditions that may affect the cost of the project, specifications, and performance. PUBLICIZING: The official solicitation and its attachments will be issued and available mid/late February 2026 and will be posted to the Contract Opportunities/SAM.gov website at https://sam.gov/content/opportunities . The contracting office will not provide hardcopies or email copies of the solicitation. REGISTRATIONS: In order to be awarded a contract, an offeror must have an UEI number. Also, the offeror must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM), website at http://www.sam.gov, and have completed their Online Representations and Certifications at the time of the solicitation close date once the solicitation is posted. POINT OF CONTACT: Bridget Parizek, Contracting Officer, bridget_parizek@nps.gov.

FOSM - Interpretive Overlook Rehabilitation SOURCES SOUGHT (MARKET SURVEY): The National Park Service (NPS) is conducting a market survey to determine the interest and capability of contractors for a ... FOSM - Interpretive Overlook Rehabilitation SOURCES SOUGHT (MARKET SURVEY): The National Park Service (NPS) is conducting a market survey to determine the interest and capability of contractors for a possible upcoming project. All costs associated with providing information in response to this market survey shall be the responsibility of the firm. Any information submitted is voluntary. The Contracting Officer will make an acquisition strategy determination based on the results of this market survey. Prime contractors interested in working at Fort Smith National Historic Site will consist of: The project is to re-establish an interpretive overlook pertaining to the period of significance to the Fort Smith National Historic Site in accordance with its enabling legislation ¿ 19th century Native American migration in the east to Indian Territory west of Fort Smith. The prior interpretive overlook landing along the Arkansas River was rendered a full loss due to a river flooding event. The overlook is to be re-established to a position along the riverfront with reduced flood risk. The physical elements are to be constructed to a greater resiliency through material selection and structural methods for greater deferred maintenance and reduced risk of loss. The construction requirements include selective site clearing, limited earthwork, pedestrian concrete pavement, fabrication of precast concrete structures with associated poured foundations, procurement of sign panel frames, hardscape boulders and landscape material installation. We anticipate that work would begin in Spring 2026. The NAICS code for this project is 238190, Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors, with a small business size standard of $19M. The Magnitude of Construction anticipated is between $500,000 and $1M. Interested contractors should also consider their construction bonding capacities when responding. Contractor must be registered as a small business under the listed socio-economic categories in SAM (System for Award Management) under NAICS code 238190 to be considered/confirmed. Interested firms must submit the attached Market Research Sources Sought Survey. This market research is being conducted to acquire additional information about potential contractors that may be interested in performing this work. This is not an invitation for bid (IFB) and does not constitute any commitment by the Government to issue any solicitation. All interested firms must respond to future solicitation announcements separately from responses to this market survey. Any solicitation that may be issued will be posted on SAM.gov. All responses must be submitted via email not later than December 15, 2026. Email address: bridget_parizek@nps.gov. Include the reference number (140P6026B0001) in the subject line.