Contract · Federal · Small Business Set Aside - Total
GAOA Blanchard Springs Caverns Tunnel Rehabilitation in Ozark-St. Francis NF
- Agency
- AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF / FOREST SERVICE
- Location
- Fifty Six, AR
- Amount
- Amount not listed
- Posted
- Aug 4, 2026
- Set-aside
- Small Business Set Aside - Total
- NAICS code
- 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors look up NAICS codes
- PSC code
- Z2PZ - Maintenance, Repair, or Alteration of Real Property (general category)
Timeline
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Posted
Aug 4, 2026
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Status
Open now
What contracts like this typically pay
est. $34K-$116K
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What this contract is for
- Agency
- AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF / FOREST SERVICE
- Location
- Fifty Six, AR
- Set-aside
- Small Business Set Aside - Total
- NAICS
- 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
- Scope
- Federal
This project includes all labor, equipment, supplies, testing & inspections, and incidentals necessary for the Blanchard Springs Caverns (BSC) Dripstone and Discovery Trail Infrastructure repairs and safety upgrades.
All work shall conform to the attached Drawings and Specifications.
All work shall be performed by qualified and licensed contractors for all trades applicable.
Work includes but is not limited to structural stabilization of tunnel entrance and exits, disposal and removal of existing supports, masonry repairs, Installation of Instrumentation & monitoring equipment, replacement of existing air lock doors at entrance and exits, replacement of existing security doors at entrance and exits, replacement of existing suspended ceiling system, components, and associated ductwork, replacement of existing bypass tunnel door, replacement of existing lighting and distribution system components, replacement of existing safety handrails, and replacement of the existing mine phone system and components.
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