Y--CACO-FLAGPOLE REPLACEMENT

The National Park Service, Northeast Region, has issued solicitation 140P4326R0035 for the replacement and installation of four 35-foot flagpoles with integrated lighting systems at Cape Cod National Seashore. The project locations include the Salt Pond Visitor Center, Marconi Headquarters, Race Point Ranger Station, and Provincelands Visitor Center in Wellfleet, Massachusetts. The scope of work involves the removal of existing flagpoles, the installation of new aluminum or fiberglass poles with lighting compliant with the U.S. Flag Code, the replacement of foundations with ground sleeves and drainage gravel, and full site restoration. This is a total small business set-aside requirement, and all construction materials must comply with Buy American Act domestic preferences. The estimated period of performance is from September 21, 2026, to April 2, 2027, with an expected work duration of four to six weeks. Proposals must be submitted by 1:00 PM EDT on August 26, 2026. The contract will be awarded based on the lowest evaluated price among proposals that meet or exceed acceptability standards for non-cost factors. Evaluation factors include a technical approach, project experience demonstrating three to five similar projects completed within the last five years, and a management approach detailing organizational structure and quality control. Contractors must comply with the Davis-Bacon Act regarding wage requirements and adhere to OSHA safety standards. Invoicing must be handled electronically through the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform, and all work must meet National Park Service standards and local codes.