Opportunity
SAM #140D0427RP001
East Potomac Park Shoreline and Seawall Design-Build Rehabilitation
Buyer
Interior Business Center Acquisition Services Directorate
Posted
November 13, 2026
Identifier
140D0427RP001
NAICS
237310, 237990
The National Park Service seeks design-build rehabilitation of East Potomac Park’s shoreline and seawalls in Washington, DC. - Government buyer: Department of the Interior (DOI), National Park Service (NPS), through the Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD). - Scope: Design and rehabilitate approximately 20,700 linear feet of shoreline and seawall infrastructure along the Potomac River and Washington Channel. - Develop design development (DD) and construction documents (CD). - Build a Z-panel wall from the inlet to the middle of the southbound I-395 bridge, then a stamped concrete wall to the 14th Street bridge abutment on the Washington Channel side. - Living shorelines are excluded. - Notable requirements: Improve resilience to tides, storms, erosion, debris, ice, and settlement; support drainage and flood recovery; protect utilities and historic, cultural, and environmental resources; and maintain public access, including accessible routes. Reuse existing seawall materials where feasible and provide durable, sustainable, low-maintenance solutions. - OEMs and vendors: No commercial OEMs, vendors, or product manufacturers are identified. - Contract information: The Government anticipates one firm-fixed-price design-build contract, with an estimated value exceeding $10 million. The requirement is currently unfunded.
Description
The Department of the Interior (DOI), Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD) on behalf of the National Park Service (NPS) intends to issue a solicitation to interested businesses with the capability to perform the work described below. Interested parties must maintain an active SAM registration. The procurement will be solicited on an unrestricted basis. This pre-solicitation announcement is not a solicitation document, but pre-notice of an upcoming solicitation ONLY. While the Government is not requesting proposals currently, a draft solicitation and pertinent attachments are attached for review and consideration. Proposed Solicitation Issuance Date: On or around 11/30/2026 with Phase One submittals due within 15 days of issuance. See the draft solicitation for instructions and evaluation factors for Phase One.This is currently an unfunded requirement with a high expectation that funds will be available. Project Title: NAMA 326209 EAST POTOMAC SEAWALL DESIGN BUILDDescription: NPS requires Design-Build (DB) services for the rehabilitation of approximately 20,700 linear feet of shoreline and seawall infrastructure at East Potomac Park in Washington, DC. The project area includes the shoreline along both the Potomac River and Washington Channel and encompasses associated improvements required to provide long-term shoreline protection, improve drainage performance, preserve public access and protect Park resources.The Contractor shall develop rehabilitation alternatives for NPS evaluation and approval, and implement solutions that satisfy the following project objectives:* Rehabilitate or replace deteriorated shoreline protection infrastructure;* Restore shoreline functionality and reduce impacts associated with daily tidal cycles, minor storm events, erosion, debris loading, ice forces, and long-term settlement;* Evaluate and establish the appropriate historic functional height for shoreline segments within the Park based on historical documentation, engineering analysis, site conditions, and the NPS objectives;* Evaluate opportunities to accommodate future shoreline adaptation measures consistent with NPS planning objectives;* Reuse and repurpose existing seawall materials where feasible and appropriate;* Maintain drainage and flood recovery performance;* Maintain, restore, and develop continuous public access to include Architectural Barriers Act (ABA)-compliant and universal access circulation routes;* Protect existing utilities and adjacent infrastructure;* Preserve historic, cultural, and environmental resources;* Incorporate sustainable, durable, and low operations and maintenance solutions that minimize future operational burden on the NPS.Type of Procurement: Two-Phase Design-Build Selection Procedures (FAR 36.101-2 as deviated). The Government anticipates awarding one firm-fixed price contract for the design and construction services required. One solicitation will be issued with the Phase 1 and Phase 2 requirements. A draft solicitation is attached for review and consideration.Estimated Price Range: More than $10,000,000.Estimated Period of Performance: 51 months after award