Z--MACA-REHAB ENTRANCE SIGNS/PARKING AREAS

The contract solicitation for the replacement of entrance and parking signs at Mammoth Cave National Park is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, limited exclusively to small business concerns, and is classified under NAICS code 237310 for Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction. The project encompasses the replacement of outdated signage at five key locations—Chaumont, Cedar Sink, Green River Ferry North, Sand Cave, and Park City—with standardized signs consistent with the park's major entrance aesthetics, alongside the formalization of parking areas and the upgrading of informal dirt walkways to concrete sidewalks to enhance safety, accessibility, and the overall visitor experience. Performance will occur entirely within Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky, with work required to be completed within 180 days of the Notice to Proceed. All offerors must maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management and possess a Unique Entity Identifier to be eligible. The solicitation, numbered 140P5326R0006, is being managed by the Department of the Interior through Ser South Mabo (54000), with the point of contact for inquiries being Marilia Mateo. Although the official solicitation documents including specifications, drawings, and evaluation criteria were scheduled for release on or after June 15, 2026, the current posting indicates an amended response deadline of July 24, 2026, with all other terms unchanged from the original announcement. The contract does not specify a total estimated value, nor are detailed packaging, inspection, or delivery terms provided at this pre-solicitation stage, but applicable construction administration policies from the Department of the Interior govern equitable adjustments for change orders.