Historic Resource Study, William Howard Taft NHS
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 140P6025Q0052
- Agency
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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
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Park Service is seeking a contractor to prepare and complete a Historic Resource Study for the William Howard Taft National Historic Site in Cincinnati, Ohio. This comprehensive historical research project will cover geological and Indigenous history, Cincinnati's urban development, the Taft family background, William Howard Taft's life and career including his presidency and Supreme Court tenure, plus historiographical context. The Principal Investigator must possess a Ph.D. in United States History or Public History, and the study must follow Chicago Manual of Style guidelines with deliverables including 100 printed copies, electronic version, and all research materials. The government will evaluate quotes based on three factors: Technical approach, Past Performance, and Price, with award made to the offeror providing the best overall value. Questions must be submitted by July 7, 2025, at 8:00 am CDT, with responses posted around July 9, 2025, and final quotes due July 17, 2025, at 12:00 pm CDT.
This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 541720 (Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities) with a small business size standard of $28.0 million. No incumbent contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. While no specific contract value is disclosed, the procurement will be conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures with a firm-fixed price contract structure. The period of performance spans 24 months with an anticipated start date of July 25, 2025. The work involves one unit (job) for the historic resource study, with delivery and acceptance at the NPS office located at 601 Riverfront Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68102, though the actual research focuses on the historic site in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Notice text
Historic Resource Study for William Howard Taft National Historic Site, Cincinnati, Ohio
Combined Synopsis Solicitation 140P6025Q0052
(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.
(ii) Solicitation number 140P6025Q0044 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).
(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-03. The FAC is available at https://www.acquisition.gov/FAR.
(iv) This requirement is set aside for Total Small Businesses in accordance with FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. The NAICS Code is 541720 - Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities with a small business size standard of $28.0M.
(v) Line items:
00010 WIHO Historic Resource Study quantity of one (1), unit of issue job (jb)
(vi) This solicitation is for the preparation and completion of a Historic Resource Study for William Howard Taft National Historic Site (WIHO), Ohio.
(vii) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and FOB point:
Period of Performance: The anticipated start date is July 25, 2025, with a period of performance of 24 months after contract award.
Delivery and Acceptance Location: NPS, 601 Riverfront Dr, Omaha, NE 68102
FOB: Destination
(viii) The provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. (See ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024) in the Standard Form 18 document)
Any questions pertaining to this solicitation must be sent via email to both james_bissaillon@nps.gov and adam_kircher@nps.gov on or before July 7, 2025, at 8:00 am CDT. All questions will be answered in an Amendment to this solicitation and posted on or about July 09, 2025.
(ix) The provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services applies to this acquisition.
Award will be made using Simplified Acquisition Procedures, therefore the evaluation procedures at Far 13.106-2 will be used. A firm-fixed price award will be made to the responsive offeror submitting a quote that provides the best value to the Government. In determining best value, the following factors will be considered: (1) Technical (2) Past Performance and (3) Price.
(x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, with its offer.
(xi) The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.
FAR 52.212-4, Paragraph (c) is hereby tailored as follows: FAR 52.212-4 (c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties except for administrative changes such as paying office, appropriation data, etc., which may be changed unilaterally by the Government.
(xii) The clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition including paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.203-17, 52.204-10, 52.204-27, 52.204-28, 52.204-30, 52.209-6, 52.219-6, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-50, 52.225-1, 52.225-3, 52.225-13, 52.226-8, 52.232-34, 52.240-1, 52.222-41, 52.222-42, 52.222-55, 52.222-62. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/.
(xiii) Offerors shall comply with the included terms and conditions applicable to acquisitions of commercial items and all addenda/attachments.
Offerors are to refer to the complete solicitation package for full terms and conditions. The complete solicitation package includes this posting, all attachments, and any amendments which may be posted during the solicitation.
The full text of the referenced FAR clauses (and provisions) may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/.
Attachments included:
1. Scope of Work
2. SCA Wage Determination
3. Past Performance Questionnaire
4. Standard Form 18
(xiv) N/A
(xv) All offers must be submitted by the due date to be considered. Quotes are due on or before July 17, 2025, at 12:00 pm CDT.
Quotes shall be submitted electronically via email to: james_bissaillon@nps.gov
(xvi) Contract Administration Data
James Bissaillon
Contract Specialist
DOI, National Park Service, Interior Region 3,4,5
ConOps Central, Nebraska Major Acquisition Buying Office
Email: james_bissaillon@nps.gov
Phone: (402) 800-8292
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| WIHO Historic Resource Study | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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