Z--GRSM ROAD STRIPING

The contract pertains to the restriping of approximately 238 miles of roadways within Great Smoky Mountains National Park, located in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, with performance required to be completed within 270 days of the Notice to Proceed. The work involves applying four-inch pavement striping along centerlines and edges to restore visibility and improve road safety for the park’s annual 4 million vehicles, addressing deterioration caused by heavy traffic, weather, and de-icing practices. The procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, meaning only certified small business concerns—including Small Businesses, Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses—are eligible to respond. The solicitation, identified by number 140P5326R0022 and posted on June 25, 2026, carries an estimated contract value of $45 million under NAICS code 237310 for Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction. All proposals must be submitted electronically through SAM.gov by the deadline of July 6, 2026; paper submissions are not accepted, and offerors must maintain active registration in SAM with a valid Unique Entity ID. The contracting office is Ser South Mabo (54000), part of the Department of the Interior, with Marilia Mateo as the primary point of contact for inquiries. Although the full solicitation has not yet been issued, it is expected to include detailed specifications, drawings, and evaluation criteria, with the award likely based on a trade-off process considering technical merit and price. The work must comply with applicable federal construction standards including FAR 36.211(b) and FAR FAC 2026-01, and while specific packaging, inspection, or invoicing procedures are not yet provided, acceptance will occur at the place of performance in Tennessee. No contract type, funding information, or line-item pricing has been finalized in this pre-solicitation phase, and neither the Contracting Officer’s Representative nor detailed technical requirements have been disclosed.