R--Project Scoping Assessments-FY26 (PSA) at Northeas

The contract solicitation for Project Scoping Assessments-FY26 (PSA) at the Northeast Region Office is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, targeting qualified small businesses with a NAICS code of 541618, and is issued by the Department of the Interior’s NPS Regional Office in Boston, Massachusetts. The objective is to engage an Architecture and Engineering firm to conduct comprehensive condition assessments of high-priority National Park Service facilities, refine project scopes, develop cost estimates using UNIFORMAT II WBS coding and RS Means standards, and compile final reports for submission into the Project Management Information System (PMIS). The work includes pre-site coordination, on-site inspections using GIS and GPS tools, documentation of asset conditions, recommendations for packaging projects under $1.6 million, and the preparation of detailed PSA reports with executive summaries, project narratives, and quality control documentation. The contract is structured as a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order with a period of performance running from August 24, 2026, to August 23, 2027, and includes options for structural assessments at Steamtown National Park. Key requirements include the submission of a technically rigorous proposal not exceeding eight pages, detailing the approach to meeting the Scope of Work, a detailed project schedule, and a proposed team whose members, including key personnel, must have relevant experience in facility design, field data collection, and be certified or licensed as engineers, architects, or related professionals. Resumes for all key personnel must be approved prior to project commencement, and the team must include individuals with expertise in fire safety standards, accessibility under ABAAS, and proficiency in NPS-specific systems such as the PFMD CESS cost estimating software and the NPS VPN. The proposal must also include a Quality Control Plan, Company Safety Plan, and an MS Project schedule. Invoicing must follow strict guidelines using the Treasury’s IPP system, with draft invoices requiring prior approval from the Contracting Officer’s Representative, and payment is contingent upon deliverables passing technical review and park-level acceptance within one week of feedback. All submissions must be error-free, and the contractor is required to maintain an active SAM registration with a valid UEI and CAGE code, comply with all applicable FAR clauses including those on whistleblower rights, anti-kickback provisions, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, and retain records for three years after final payment. The award will be made based on best value, where technical merit