Visitor Government Bids & RFPs

The deadline for submitting responses to this Request for Information is April 15, 2026, as stated in the notice.

The bid notice states that this is a Request for Information (RFI) for market research and does not constitute a solicitation or a request for competitive proposals, therefore no award criterion is specified.

The bid notice requires vendors to have proven expertise in museum operations, specifically in providing contracted staffing and management for cultural institutions, particularly museums in the New England region. Core areas of expertise include curatorial and collections management, visitor and guest services, education and public programming, and general operations support (exhibit maintenance, AV and IT systems management).

The bid notice states that the period of performance for the lodging services is from May 8, 2026, to May 16, 2026.

The bid notice mentions electronic submission of payment requests and receiving reports via the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system, with specific instructions for document types and routing data.

The bid notice states that the award will be made to the responsible quoter whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be best value or most advantageous to the government, based on technical capability and price.

The bid notice requires offerors to be registered in www. ***. *. * and to submit sufficient information, description, quantities, and technical specifications for evaluation. Required company information includes CAGE code, UEI number, Tax Identification Number, business size, NAICS code, FSC code, and terms and agreement.

The bid notice indicates an estimated value of $40,000,****.

The bid notice states that the construction delivery date is expected to be 120 calendar days after notice to proceed. The construction delivery date is expected to be 120 calendar days after notice to proceed.

Offers received in response to the solicitation will be evaluated in accordance with source selection procedures and techniques outlined in FAR ****(b)(3) comparative evaluations and FAR **** received in response to the solicitation will be evaluated in accordance with source selection procedures and techniques outlined in far **** comparativeevaluations and far ****.

This acquisition will be a total small business set-aside. Proposals will be solicited only from total small business concerns. Offers received from concerns that are not total small business concerns shall be considered nonresponsive and will be rejected. his acquisition will be a total small business setaside. proposals will be solicited onlyfrom total small business concerns. offers received from concerns that are not total small businessconcerns shall be considered nonresponsive and will be rejected.

It is anticipated that a site visit will be scheduled on or around May 1, 2026. Specific details regarding the site visit will be provided in the solicitation. it is anticipated that a site visit will be scheduled onor around **** details regarding the site visit will be provided in the solicitation.

The project magnitude is between $250,000 and $500,000. he projectmagnitude is between 250, 000 and 500, 000.

The period of performance for the base period is April 28, 2026, through October 26, 2026. Option periods extend through October 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030. The bid due date is April 17, 2026.

The bid notice states that payment will be made by the government. Invoices are to be submitted to the address shown in block 18a unless an alternative is checked. Payment will be made by electronic funds transfer system for award management.

The bid notice states that Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government at the lowest price.

Offerors must be responsible and their offer must conform to the solicitation. They must complete and return all required documents, including the first page of the solicitation and the schedule of prices. Contractors must also provide proof of all required insurance and valid driver's licenses before starting work.

The bid notice mentions that failure to provide a fidelity bond may result in termination of the contract and award being made to another offeror. It also states that services may be suspended/terminated if the government determines services are no longer needed or due to repeated violations of clauses.

Offerors are highly encouraged to make a site visit to the park before quoting. Those who wish to request a site visit should contact the Thomson park rangers by phone or email.

The estimated total value of this acquisition is $47,000,****.