Description
The National Park Service is soliciting a small‑business‑only, firm‑fixed‑price contract to repair Inlet Lock 2 and associated structures at the C&O Canal National Historical Park (Potomac, MD). The work includes removal of sediment, replacement of deteriorated lock gates and miter sill, stone‑masonry repair, and berm rehabilitation, with four optional tasks (dry‑stack wall repair, additional repointing, lower gate removal, bridge repointing). The contract value is estimated between $500 k and $1 M, with a performance period of 335 days after notice to proceed. Offerors must be registered in SAM, possess a UEI, and submit a complete technical (Volume I) and price (Volume II) proposal via email by 12:00 PM ED on 18 Sept 2026. A 20 % bid bond (max $3 M) is required.
• Location: Mile Marker 22.12, near Violette’s Lock (Lock 23), Potomac, MD 20854.
• Scope: Replace lock gates & miter sill, repair stone masonry, clear sediment/debris, repair upstream berms; optional dry‑stack wall, additional repointing, lower gate removal, bridge work.
• Contract type: Firm‑fixed‑price, 100 % small‑business set‑aside, NAICS 237990.
• Estimated value: $500‑1,000 k; award anticipated 30 Sept 2026.
• Performance period: 335 days from Notice to Proceed.
• Mandatory submissions: SF‑1442, bid bond, SAM registration proof, certifications, safety & quality plans, etc.
• Evaluation: Best‑value trade‑off; technical factors outweigh price.