WCF Tour & Visitor Center Support

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing is seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive Tour and Visitor Center support services at the Western Currency Facility in Fort Worth, Texas. The contractor will be responsible for managing all aspects of visitor operations including information desk services, public tours, transportation services, retail sales store operations, exhibits and displays maintenance, theater and audiovisual equipment management, special educational events, and assembly of informational materials. Contractors must demonstrate capabilities under NAICS code 561520 (Tour Operators) and meet strict security clearance requirements including background investigations and BEP access badge procedures for all personnel. The government will evaluate responses based on corporate background, technical experience, performance work statement feedback, and acquisition considerations as outlined in the required RFI Response Matrix format. Interested firms must submit their capability statements and responses electronically to Terry Lawrence at Terry.Lawrence@bep.gov by July 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Standard Time, with the subject line "Sources Sought: WCF TVC Services."

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, specifically targeting small businesses and 8(a) certified firms for market research purposes. The current contract holder is Rio Technical Services, LLC under contract number 2031ZA20C00399, which expires on November 30, 2025. The potential contract structure includes a five-year performance period from December 1, 2025, to November 30, 2030, consisting of one 12-month base year followed by four 12-month option periods. The facility operates Tuesday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., excluding federal holidays, providing educational tours about currency manufacturing and the Bureau's role as a securities printer. This sources sought notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or guarantee of contract award. Capability statements are limited to five pages and must address all requirements specified in the attached RFI Response Matrix to facilitate comprehensive government evaluation.