Historic Resource Study, NPS - ULSG
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 140P6025Q0003
- Agency
- Midwest Region National Park Service, Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
- PSC
- B521 Special Studies/Analysis- Historical
- Place of performance
- 7400 Grant Rd Saint Louis, Missouri 63123, United States
- Points of contact
-
- James Bissaillon james_bissaillon@nps.gov (402) 800-8292
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Park Service Midwest Region is seeking a contractor to conduct a comprehensive Historic Resource Study for the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site in St. Louis, Missouri. The project requires a detailed 250-350 page historical documentation that will synthesize primary and secondary source materials, updating a previous study from 1993. The Principal Investigator must possess a Master's degree in U.S. History, Public History, or Historic Preservation, with demonstrated professional research experience. Evaluation will be based on past performance, with contractors required to complete a Past Performance Questionnaire that rates previous project work across nine key areas using a five-tier rating system. Critical deadlines include submitting questions by January 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM CST, with quotes due by February 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM CST.
The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541720 for research and development in social sciences and humanities. The contract will be a firm-fixed price agreement with a 24-month performance period, anticipating award by September 30, 2025. Contractors must submit quarterly progress reports, a study outline within 7 months, draft report within 20 months, and 100 printed copies within the full contract period. Payment will be made in 25% increments as work is completed and approved, with potential partial payments up to 75% for accepted deliverables. The place of performance is 7400 Grant Rd, St. Louis, MO 63123, with potential requirements for both virtual and in-person meetings, including possible Tribal Consultation sessions. Wage determinations specify minimum hourly rates and benefits consistent with current federal service contract regulations.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
Historic Resource Study, National Park Service - ULSG
The purpose of this amendment (0001) is to provide questions and answers asked thus far.
Q1: For the PI and Project Historians, does a Masters in Historic Preservation count or only Public History or US History?
A1: A MA in Historic Preservation is acceptable for the Principal Investigator and/or Project Historian.
Q2: Would in-person meetings be required for government-to-government consultation? If so, would lodging, travel arrangements, meeting space, and other expenses for said meeting(s) be the responsibility of the contractor/award recipient?
A2: Virtual meetings with NPS personnel are acceptable but in reference to Tribal Consultation, it is at the discretion of the Tribes. Any/all travel, lodging, meeting space, other related expenses are the responsibility of the contractor and shall be included in your quote. If an award is made, it will be made as a Firm Fixed Price award.
Q3: Is there a budget for this project?
A3: There is an approved budget for this, however, that and the independent government estimate is for internal use only.
Q4: The SOW states, the PI and PH each must have at minimum, A Master of Arts degree in United States History or Public History. Our historian has a Master of Arts in History. Will the difference in qualification disqualify us as candidates for this project, or can we apply and still be considered?
A4: An MA in History is acceptable for the Principal Investigator and/or Project Historian.
Reminder to monitor the solicitation posting for any amendments posted during the solicitation period. All amendments must be acknowledged by the quote due date and time.
Contact james_bissaillon@nps.gov for any questions.
Update #1 ·
Historic Resource Study, National Park Service - ULSG
See solicitation documents for full details. Attachments included:
Standard Form 18 with provisions and clauses
Scope of Work
SCA Wage Determination
Past Performance Questionnaire
Addendum to 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023) contains instructions for submitting quotes.
Reminder to monitor the solicitation posting for any amendments posted during the solicitation period. All amendments must be acknowledged by the quote due date and time.
Contact james_bissaillon@nps.gov for any questions.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sol_140P6025Q0003_Amd_0001.pdf | ||
| Sol_140P6025Q0003.pdf | ||
| B08_Solicitation_(Attachment_3_-_Past_Performance_Questionnaire).pdf | ||
| B08_Solicitation_(Attachment_1_-_Scope_of_Work).pdf | ||
| B08_Solicitation_(Attachment_2_-_Wage_Determination).pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Historic Resource Study, NPS - ULSG | Solicitation | |
| Historic Resource Study, NPS - ULSG | Pre-Solicitation |
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