Bid guide
How to bid on replacing interpretive signs for the NPS, Big South Fork
What the agency is buying
The Department of the Interior, National Park Service, is seeking a small business to replace interpretive signs at the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area in Oneida, Tennessee. This is a request for quotes (RFQ) for a commercial item, specifically sign manufacturing.
This opportunity is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 339950, Sign Manufacturing. The product service code is 9905, Signs, Advertising Displays, and Identification Plates. The award will be a firm-fixed-price contract.
Key dates and deadlines
The solicitation was published on July 31, 2026. If you have questions about this opportunity, they must be submitted via email by June 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT. Answers to questions will be posted where the solicitation was found.
Quotes are due by August 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT. Quotes must be submitted via email. No oral or late questions or quotes will be accepted.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is specifically for small businesses that specialize in sign manufacturing. The NAICS code is 339950, with a small business standard of a maximum of 500 employees. Your firm must be self-certified under this NAICS code in SAM.gov.
To be considered, your company must have an active vendor record in SAM.gov, possess a valid UEI number, and not have any exclusions such as delinquent federal debt or debarment.
How to respond
To access the solicitation, click the “View original source” link. 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 documents, though this is not always required.
All questions must be emailed to [email protected] by the deadline. Your final quote must also be emailed to [email protected] by the August 10, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT deadline.
Tips for a competitive response
Since this is a lowest-priced technically acceptable (LPTA) award, your quote needs to clearly demonstrate that you meet all technical requirements at the most competitive price. Carefully review the updated Statement of Work and Attachment A.
Ensure your SAM.gov registration is current and accurate, especially your self-certification under NAICS 339950. Any discrepancies could lead to your quote being deemed technically unacceptable. Double-check all submission deadlines and email addresses to ensure your quote is received on time.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Interior, Department of the; the original posting controls.