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DOJ Statement of Work, Interpretive Master Plan March 1, 2024

Statement of Work Department of Justice Museum Interpretive Master Plan

1.0 Background

In September 2023, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Justice Management Division (JMD) brought onboard the first DOJ Historian to tell the 154-year history of the overall Department and the 235-year history of the Office of the Attorney General. The DOJ Historian, as part of the DOJ/JMD Library Staff, is laying the groundwork for a comprehensive new History Program befitting one of the largest and most important executive departments. The Program’s mission is to record, preserve, interpret, and disseminate the Department’s rich history and heritage to its employees, other federal agencies, and the public.

When fully staffed and operational, the DOJ History Program will consist of two key components: (1) Historical Publications and Services and (2) Department Museum. The work of these components, performed by historians, curators, and other museum professionals and support staff, will deliver significant results to the Department.

A Department museum would be the crown jewel of a comprehensive History Program that tells DOJ’s story and honors the achievements, sacrifices, and commitment of its employees. The completed museum would preserve and exhibit the material history of DOJ, educate and inspire current DOJ staff members about those who have come before them, and would allow visitors to explore DOJ history and the extraordinary accomplishments of its officials and employees.

Staffed chiefly by museum curators and museum specialists/technicians, the DOJ museum’s day-to-day activities will center largely on: acquiring, preserving, and providing professional stewardship for objects concerning the history of DOJ and outlined in its collection plans; interpreting the history of DOJ through special exhibits, collections-based publications, and other internal or public-facing programs; conducting collections-based research and sharing the results of that research; and developing educational materials and educational programs for DOJ personnel, their families, and the public to build awareness of the rich history of DOJ.

DOJ/JMD requires consulting services to assist in developing an Interpretive Master Plan for the DOJ Museum. DOJ/JMD will determine the composition and number of Government staff that will participate in the interpretive planning process. The contractor will designate a Project Manager and will establish a team with the required expertise and diversity to execute an effective and comprehensive Plan.

1.1 Scope

The DOJ/JMD requires a contractor to facilitate development of an Interpretive Master Plan (IMP) to guide the development of the design and exhibitions for a DOJ Museum. Contractor shall provide professional consulting support services to DOJ/JMD, as needed, throughout the period of performance.

Support may include advice and assistance on outputs, high-level implementation plans, communication and change management approaches, metrics, and progress tracking procedures. Contractor shall provide products in formats and per a schedule agreed-upon by the Government and contractor.

Project Team Organization The project team will be led by the Library Director and Historian, representing DOJ/JMD, and contractor respectively. DOJ/JMD will determine the composition and number of Government staff that will participate in the interpretive planning process to include senior officials and employees. The contractor will designate a Project Manager and will establish a team with the required expertise and diversity to execute an effective and comprehensive Interpretive Master Plan.

The contractor will facilitate a series of meetings and workshops with DOJ staff to outline the process and responsibilities of each party, and to answer vital questions that will shape the IMP. The contractor will work with DOJ/JMD staff to establish benchmarks and timeframes for completion of each element of the IMP. Both parties will agree on an established meeting schedule to ensure effective communication and project management. Meetings may be in person or via video/conference calls as mutually agreed upon. Both parties may take notes to ensure clarity and consistency. The contractor will provide notes from the meetings to all team members within 2 business days following each meeting.

Services The contractor will be responsible for writing and production of the final IMP. They will coordinate with DOJ/JMD staff to ensure that all necessary research and writing are completed by the appropriate party. The contractor will be responsible for all outside research needed to develop an effective IMP.

Any inclusion or exclusion of elements will be at the discretion of DOJ/JMD staff, with input from the contractor. Listed below are proposed elements to be included in the IMP.

The final Interpretive Master Plan will be approved by DOJ/JMD staff before the final payment is remitted.

2.0 Requirements and Tasks

2.1 The contractor will provide regular progress updates to the DOJ/JMD project manager.

2.2 Executive Summary

The contractor will provide research and draft assistance for the DOJ Museum IMP executive summary section. The DOJ/JMD Library Director and Historian will have final version approval.

2.3 Mission Statement

The contractor will provide research and assistance in the creation and finalization of the DOJ Museum Mission statement.

2.4 Interpretive Goals

The contractor will work with the DOJ/JMD team to develop interpretive goals that will be used to develop interpretive themes. The DOJ/JMD team will approve the interpretive goals that will be included in the final IMP.

2.5 Interpretive Themes

The contractor will work with the DOJ/JMD team to develop interpretive themes that will be used to guide the design of the museum collections and exhibitions. The DOJ/JMD team will approve the interpretive themes that will be included in the final IMP.

2.6 Takeaway Messages

The contractor will lead the team in the development of key takeaway messages.

2.7 Demographics and Audience

The contractor will conduct demographic and audience research to help guide the development of the Interpretive Master Plan.

2.8 Challenges

The contractor will provide research and draft assistance in detailing the challenges facing DOJ/JMD surrounding the build-up and execution of the DOJ Museum mission.

2.9 Visitor Experience

The contractor will lead the development of an integrated visitor experience model. Including exhibits, hands-on activities, audio visual presentations, immersive experiences, and educational programs.

2.10 Goals

The contractor will provide research and assistance in the creation of DOJ Museum goals. The goals must also use the project management concept of SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound) goals.

2.11 Objectives

The contractor will provide research and draft assistance with the formulation of DOJ Museum objectives. The objectives must directly link to and fulfill the DOJ Museum goals.

2.12 Strategies

The contractor will engage with other DOJ components, DOJ/JMD staff, and external agencies to create strategies and workflows that will allow the successful execution of the Interpretive Master Plan. These specific strategies will be included as part of the Interpretive Master Plan, either in text or as an appendix, as approved by the DOJ/JMD Project Manager.

2.13 Measure of Success

The contractor will research, and create in conjunction with DOJ staff, the DOJ/JMD Library Director and Historian, and other internal and external stakeholders to formulate measures of success. These measures must link directly to goals and objectives.

2.14 Draft Plan

The contractor will provide a draft plan for review by DOJ/JMD staff and other DOJ stakeholders.

2.15 Final Package

The contractor will create a finalized package consisting of the approved and signed Interpretive Master Plan, research notes, drafts, templates, and other documentation supporting the creation. The format will be approved by the DOJ/JMD Project Manager prior to delivery.

All final deliverables to DOJ/JMD will be complaint with Section 508 compliancy regulations. Specific requirements are available on the 508 Office website, and there are specialists available to help.

3.0 Deliverables

3.1 The contractor will produce a comprehensive Interpretive Master Plan that will guide the development of collections and exhibitions for the opening of the DOJ Museum. The IMP will include the elements listed in section 2 of this document. Any exclusions or additions must be approved by the DOJ/JMD Project Managers. The IMP will be used for museum layout, exhibition design, including the integration of text, artifacts, audio visual, hands-on elements and immersive experiences. The IMP will focus on creating a museum that is accessible to all including those with disabilities. The IMP document will meet Section 508 compliance with any applicable metadata.

3.2 The contractor will provide any research or work products that are used to help shape the IMP. Including meeting notes, research notes, interpretive drafts, design templates, design drafts, interviews, surveys and demographic information.

3.3 The contractor will develop measures of success for the development and implementation of the IMP.

4.0 Responsibilities

· DOJ/JMD will provide subject matter experts.

· DOJ/JMD will be responsible for reviews of content for accuracy prior to finalization of IMP.

· DOJ/JMD will provide all available supporting documentation for the final IMP.

· Contractor will write and produce the final IMP document.

· Contractor will provide professional project management services to guide the development of the IMP.

· Contractor will conduct research necessary to develop all the IMP elements listed in 2.0 Required Tasks section of this document.

4.0 Period of Performance

4.1 The period of performance is 180 Calendar Days.

4.2 Schedule

All changes to the proposed schedule must be approved by the DOJ/JMD project manager.

5.0 Payment Schedule

5.1 The payment schedule will be consistent with all DOJ regulations and schedules and managed at the contracting office level.

6.0 Travel or Other Costs

6.1 Travel may be required. The contractor shall bear all costs associated with this project that are not covered by the agreed upon firm-fixed price.

7.0 Place of Performance

7.1 Work that cannot be done virtually will occur at the Robert F. Kennedy Justice Building, 950 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC, 20530. On-site research is at the discretion of the contractor and may occur at facilities that they deem appropriate.