How to bid on Honouliuli NHS Survey Services - Oahu, HI - DOI

What the Department of the Interior is buying

The Department of the Interior (DOI) is seeking qualified small businesses to provide boundary survey and mapping services for Honouliuli National Historical Site on Oahu, Hawaii. This project involves detailed survey research, locating and evaluating field evidence, establishing property corners, and interpreting deeds for a specific parcel (Tract 101-03).

The work requires monumenting and marking parcel boundaries, with a land survey plat to be prepared and recorded with the Hawaii Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS) - Land Survey Division. This is a Firm-Fixed-Price Contract opportunity.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ), which is Stage I of a two-stage selection process. Qualifications are due by email on August 17, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time (8:00 p.m. Eastern Time). Questions regarding this RFQ are due by August 13, 2026.

Based on the submitted qualifications, the DOI will select a shortlist of highly qualified firms. These shortlisted firms will then be invited to participate in interviews. The highest-ranked firm after interviews will be asked to submit a proposal for the Survey and Mapping Services. This RFQ is not a request for proposal and does not commit DOI to a contract or to pay for submission costs.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, suitable for small businesses specializing in Architect/Engineering (A&E) Survey Services. The NAICS code for this requirement is 541370 (Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services).

Firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and must have, or be eligible to obtain, the required professional qualifications, including licenses and certifications, in Hawaii for land surveying. This includes individuals performing the work being licensed or certified in Hawaii. Demonstrated knowledge of the Hawaii area, including its geography, local requirements, and title/survey records, is preferred.

How to respond to this solicitation

To access the full details and prepare your response, click “View original source” on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view all documents, though this is not always required.

Your qualifications must be submitted by email by the deadline. Ensure all required licenses and certifications for Hawaii are in place or demonstrably obtainable within 270 days of award notification, and clearly state this in your submission.

Practical tips for a competitive response

Focus your submission on the primary evaluation criteria: specialized experience in land surveying, professional qualifications of your team, your equipment plan, demonstrated knowledge of Hawaii, capacity to perform the work, and past performance. Provide specific examples for each.

Clearly outline your firm's or your subcontractors' Hawaii licenses and certifications. If you plan to obtain them, detail your eligibility and timeline. For past performance, include any ratings, letters of appreciation, or awards, especially for private industry work, in addition to CPARS data.

Since this is a qualifications-based selection, emphasize your firm's expertise and capability rather than pricing. Ensure your SAM registration is active and up-to-date.