DCF tour services
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 2031ZA26C00023
- Awardee
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Ruchman And Associates, Inc. UEI EEKNG1Q8RHC5
- Awarding agency
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Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Department of the Treasury
- Obligated
- $1,514,404
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- BEP DCF Tour and Visitor Center Services Solicitation · 2031ZA25R00034 · Posted Sep 5, 2025
- Contract value 20% obligated
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- $1,514,403.56 Current, with exercised options
- $7,638,201.08 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 14% complete
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- Current, with exercised options
- Potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 561520 Tour Operators
- PSC
- R499 Support- Professional: Other
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
- Competition
- 6 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Labor Hours
- Place of performance
- Washington, DC 20228, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Service Contract Act FAR subpart 22.10
- Service Contract Inventory FAR subpart 4.17
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 |
About this award
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing awarded a $7.64 million labor-hour contract to Ruchman And Associates, Inc., a small business prime contractor headquartered in Nottingham, Maryland, to provide comprehensive Tour and Visitor Center Services at the District Currency Facility in Washington, DC. Under this Total Small Business set-aside contract running from February 1, 2026 through January 31, 2031, Ruchman And Associates will manage all tour operations, including providing fully trained personnel to conduct guided tours for approximately 230,000 annual visitors, operating audio-visual equipment, distributing educational materials, scheduling tours, and maintaining visitor center operations. Key personnel requirements include a Project Manager, Senior Lead Tour Guide, Lead Tour Guide, and Tour Scheduler, with tour operations scheduled for 45-minute sessions every 15 minutes Monday through Friday across both peak season (March-August) and non-peak season (September-February) periods, with capacity for up to 33,140 annual operating hours plus 40 hours for special events.
This award represents a continuation of services under the current incumbent contract and follows a competitive procurement emphasizing technical capability, key personnel qualifications, staffing plans, and past performance alongside pricing considerations. Ruchman And Associates brings substantial relevant experience, having previously delivered $2.25 million in crowd management and staffing support services to the Smithsonian Institution and maintaining a demonstrated track record as a federal professional services provider across multiple civilian and law enforcement agencies. The contract includes one base year and four option years, providing the Bureau of Engraving and Printing with reliable staffing support for its educational mission of showcasing U.S. currency production processes and security features to the visiting public.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 2031ZA26C00023?
2031ZA26C00023 was awarded to Ruchman And Associates, Inc. by Bureau of Engraving and Printing (Department of the Treasury) on February 1, 2026.
How much is contract 2031ZA26C00023 worth?
The government has obligated $1,514,404 on 2031ZA26C00023. Its potential value, with all options, is $7,638,201.
Was contract 2031ZA26C00023 competed?
The government received 6 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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