Flagpole Replacement at Fort McHenry National Monument

The contract entails the full replacement of the flagpole at Fort McHenry National Monument, requiring complete removal of the existing structure and installation of a new one in accordance with NFPA standards and site-specific safety and heritage preservation protocols. The work must be performed with strict adherence to federal guidelines governing historic sites, ensuring that all construction activities respect the monument’s cultural and historical significance while meeting modern safety and fire code requirements. The project is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the SBA, with the NAICS code 238990 indicating specialty trade contracting services. The solicitation was posted on April 28, 2026, with a deadline for responses set for May 1, 2026, at 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time, under the oversight of the National Park Service’s Conops Strategic office within the Department of the Interior. Although specific location details are not provided in the data, the place of performance is clearly identified as Fort McHenry National Monument. The contract emphasizes compliance with established protocols, requiring qualified vendors to demonstrate experience with historic preservation, structural steelwork, and NFPA-compliant flagpole installations. All submissions must align with the small business eligibility criteria, and the award will be made to a qualified small business capable of delivering the full scope of work safely and within regulatory constraints.