JECA Q13 WINDOWS & EXTERIOR DOORS

This is a market research sources sought notice issued by the Department of the Interior through the Mwr NEKOTA office to identify qualified contractors capable of performing exterior door and window replacement work at Jewel Cave National Monument in Custer, South Dakota. The solicitation number is 140P6326Q0032, published on July 1, 2026, with responses due by close of business on July 6, 2026, and is targeted exclusively at HUBZone certified small businesses under NAICS code 238350, which has a size standard of $19 million in annual revenue. The intended scope involves the removal of approximately sixteen exterior windows and multiple door assemblies, followed by installation of new residential insulated exterior doors measuring 36 by 80 inches with compatible storm doors and all necessary hardware, including IC cored locksets. The window package includes a mix of double-hung and double-slider units in specific sizes, all of which must be metal-clad wood and factory-certified for high-altitude performance at 5,500 feet elevation, requiring pressure compensation systems or factory-rated insulated glazing units. Contractors must submit firm information, UEI number, bonding capability, and detailed socioeconomic certifications, indicating whether they qualify as a HUBZone, small business, WOSB, SDVOSB, or other designated category. They are also required to describe the percentage of work they will perform in-house versus subcontracted and provide a summary of their technical capabilities. This notice serves only as a market survey to inform future procurement decisions; it does not obligate the government to issue a contract, and any subsequent solicitation will be posted on SAM.gov. All response costs are borne by the respondent, and submissions must be sent via email to joseph_kirk@nps.gov with the reference number included in the subject line. The place of performance is specifically identified as Jewel Cave National Monument at 11149 US Highway 16, Custer, SD 57730.