Preservation movement context study SE

The National Park Service Southeast Regional Office seeks a historic context study on the modern historic preservation movement in the Southeastern United States, with quotes due July 20, 2026. The procurement is a 100% small business set-aside.

Place of performance is the Southeast Regional Office. The deliverable is a comprehensive study of approximately 150–200 pages examining the emergence of organized municipal- and district-scale preservation efforts during the early to mid-20th century, with emphasis on informing future National Historic Landmark evaluations and updates. The contractor must meet professional qualification standards under 36 CFR Appendix A, comply with the Chicago Manual of Style (18th edition), and follow NPS standards for thorough investigation and plain language. All work product becomes government property. The contractor must disclose any use of generative AI tools but cannot use them to generate historical analysis, citations, or interpretive conclusions.

Period of performance is 15 months from award, with final delivery by July 20, 2027. Key submissions include an annotated outline with preliminary bibliography (30% submission) within 60 days of award, draft background history and property types (60% submission) within 75 days of NPS comments, complete draft study (90% submission) within 75 days of NPS comments, and final study in editable digital format (100% submission) within 30 days of NPS comments. Progress payments are structured at 5% (orientation call), 25% (30% submission), 50% (60% submission), 80% (90% submission), and 100% (final acceptance). Award will be made on best-value basis weighing technical capability at 70% and price at 30%. The NAICS code is 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services); PSC is B521 (Special Studies/Analysis – Historical). The contractor must maintain certificates of insurance ($200,000 per person, $500,000 per occurrence, $20,000 per property), register with SAM.gov with valid UEI, and submit quotes to keith_smith@ios.doi.gov.