R--SITK-0350831 FY26TOTEM POLE INSTALLATION

The contract solicitation SITK-0350831 FY26TOTEM POLE INSTALLATION is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) award issued by the Alaska Regional Office of the National Park Service, under the Department of the Interior, for the installation of totem poles at Sitka National Historical Park in Sitka, Alaska. The solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, meaning only small business concerns are eligible to compete, and all offerors must self-certify their size status as small businesses. The work involves physical tasks related to the relocation and installation of totem poles, requiring proven experience with at least two similar projects completed within the past five years. The period of performance is set between May 10, 2026, and November 5, 2026, with an alternate timeframe of May 15 to November 7, 2026, and performance is governed by FOB Destination delivery terms. The primary place of performance is 103 Monastery St., Sitka, AK, though the contracting office is located in Anchorage. Pricing details are incomplete in the solicitation, with all unit and extended prices left as placeholders, indicating offerors must provide complete and competitive pricing in their proposals. The solicitation requires offerors to submit a complete SF-1449 form, a detailed technical narrative demonstrating capability, and documentation of prior relevant experience, with proposals due via email to the Contracting Officer by May 13, 2026, 5:00 PM Alaska Standard Time. Evaluation will be based on price, technical approach, and prior experience through a trade-off process, not lowest price technically acceptable. Compliance with numerous FAR clauses is mandatory, including whistleblower protections, contractor ethics, subcontractor reporting, Buy American and Trade Agreements Act requirements, restrictions on covered telecommunications and software (including prohibitions against Kaspersky, ByteDance, and other designated entities), and supply chain security provisions. Contractors must also certify compliance with labor standards under the Service Contract Act, equal opportunity for veterans, and affirmative action for small businesses, and must provide UEI and CAGE codes as required. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and acceptance of deliverables will occur at the delivery site following inspection by government representatives. Environmental compliance is implied through restrictions on hazardous substances, and technical equipment must meet IPv6 standards per NIST guidelines. No contractual options