Museum Maintenance Assistant Support IACB's MPI

The Department of the Interior's Interior Business Center is seeking a small business contractor to provide one full-time Museum Maintenance Assistant for the Indian Arts and Crafts Board's Museum of the Plains Indian (MPI) located in Browning, Montana. The solicitation requires a contractor to fill a position supporting facility maintenance and grounds upkeep, with work performed from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, five days per week. Contractors will be evaluated based on technical factors including technical understanding, experience, key personnel qualifications, and staffing plan, with proposals limited to 15 pages excluding resumes. The solicitation requires potential contractors to complete background checks, obtain Blackfeet Reservation business permits within 5 days of award, and participate in a kick-off meeting. Key dates include a February 11, 2025 deadline for submitting questions and a February 17, 2025 proposal submission deadline at 5:00 PM EST.

The contract is 100% set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 561210 with a $47 million size standard, targeting facilities support services. The period of performance runs from March 3, 2025 to September 30, 2025, with work initially scheduled Monday-Friday and shifting to Tuesday-Saturday during summer months. The government will provide all necessary tools and equipment for the Museum Assistant, who will be responsible for tasks including grounds maintenance, janitorial work, basic facility repairs, and front desk coverage. Wage rates will be determined by the Department of Labor's wage determination for Montana, which establishes minimum hourly rates and includes provisions for health and welfare benefits. The contract will be awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis, with the contractor required to submit monthly timesheets and provide staff resumes for government review and potential rejection based on capability assessments.