CANE - REHABILITATE THE EXTERIOR OF THE

The contract involves the rehabilitation of the exterior of the Fee Memorial Church at Camp Nelson National Monument in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Built in 1912 and recognized for its ethnic heritage significance, the church requires repairs to its concrete foundation, wood frame superstructure, roof rainwater management, wall shear capacity, cupola reinforcement, and treatment for insect damage in wooden structural elements. The project falls under NAICS code 236220 for Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with an estimated value of $45 million. It is a total small business set-aside, emphasizing opportunities for small, veteran-owned, disadvantaged, and women-owned businesses to participate, including as subcontractors. The solicitation will be released electronically on April 20, 2026, via the SAM.gov website, where all proposal documents, specifications, and drawings will be available in digital formats only. Vendors are encouraged to maintain active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and to regularly check for updates and amendments. The contract is managed by the Department of the Interior, with Ashley Warcewicz as the contracting specialist point of contact. Proposals are due by May 20, 2026, with project completion expected by December 31, 2026. The government’s acquisition policies include equitable adjustment procedures for construction change orders, following FAR regulations.