Y--BIBE CONSTRUCT ASTRO VIEWING PLATFORM

The Department of the Interior is seeking quotations from at least three vendors to expand the Panther Path and construct a new Astro Viewing Platform at the Panther Junction Visitor Center in Big Bend National Park, Brewster County, Texas. The effort is a small‑scale civil construction project intended to enhance visitor experience and support nighttime sky‑watching activities. Vendors must be able to deliver design, permitting, and construction services for a platform that meets park safety standards and integrates with existing trail infrastructure. • Location: Panther Junction Visitor Center, Big Bend National Park, Texas • Scope: Expansion of existing Panther Path and construction of an Astro Viewing Platform • Procurement: Simplified acquisition under FAR Part 12, solicitation of quotations from ≥3 sources • Expected deliverables: Design drawings, permit packages, construction of platform, site restoration, and final close‑out documentation • Required capabilities: Experience with park or federal facility construction, ability to work in remote desert conditions, compliance with environmental and accessibility regulations.