Z--CHAM Replace shade structures in picnic area

The contract solicitation 140P1226Q0011 issued by the National Park Service’s Intermountain Region through the Lakewood Major Acquisition Buying Office seeks to replace nine existing metal shade structures in the picnic area at Chamizal National Memorial in El Paso, Texas. The work involves demolition and removal of the current structures, restoration of underlying concrete slabs, and installation of new posts and rafters with specified welding and painting techniques, all to be performed under a firm-fixed price arrangement. The estimated value ranges between $25,000 and $100,000, with a strict 60-day performance period beginning from the Notice to Proceed, anticipated in mid- to late May 2026. The acquisition is set aside 100% for Total Small Businesses under NAICS code 236220, and all offerors must be registered in SAM with a valid UEI number. Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to the contracting officer using the SF-1442 form, accompanied by a completed Technical-Experience Questionnaire and price schedule. Evaluation will focus primarily on technical capability, demonstrated through recent project references and supporting documentation such as licenses, photos, and certifications, as well as price reasonableness and fairness, with award based on best value trade-off rather than lowest price technically acceptable. The contract includes mandatory FAR clauses covering whistleblower protections, prohibition of internal confidentiality agreements restricting reporting, safeguarding of contractor information systems, and compliance with federal supply chain security requirements including bans on telecommunications equipment from Kaspersky Lab, Huawei, ZTE, Hikvision, and Dahua. Contractors must also adhere to Buy American provisions, provide certifications regarding recovered materials and biobased products, and comply with reporting requirements for executive compensation and subcontract awards. All invoicing must be submitted electronically through the Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform; paper invoices are not permitted without a formal waiver. The Contracting Officer, Nathan Ziegler, located in Denver, Colorado, is responsible for administration, though no Contracting Officer’s Representative has been designated. Work must meet industry standards and specifications incorporated by reference, with inspection authority reserved to the government throughout performance, and the contractor retains full responsibility for quality and correction of deficiencies. The project location is clearly defined as 800 South San Marcial St., El Paso, TX 79905, and all deliverables must be completed and accepted onsite within the 60-day window,