Administrative History for Congaree National Park
ID: 140P5125Q0016Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THENATIONAL PARK SERVICESER EAST MABO(51000)ATLANTA, GA, 30303, USA

NAICS

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT (R408)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/af254149c6954567b7291acf9f406d5f/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 28, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 28, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 18, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking qualified small businesses to provide an Administrative History for Congaree National Park in Hopkins, South Carolina, as part of a combined synopsis/solicitation. The project aims to document the park's evolution since its establishment in 1976, synthesizing historical, legislative, and management aspects, while incorporating oral histories and archival research to preserve institutional knowledge. This comprehensive report will serve as a reference for park staff and the public, emphasizing the significance of civic engagement in conservation efforts. Interested parties must submit their quotations by April 18, 2025, with the performance period spanning from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2027. For inquiries, contact Jade Bynum at jade_bynum@nps.gov or 404-507-5756.

Point(s) of Contact
Bynum, Jade
(404) 507-5756
(404) 562
Jade_Bynum@nps.gov
Files
Title
Posted
CONG_Admin_History_SOW.pdf
Mar 28, 2025, 10:04 PM UTC
The project aims to prepare the first Administrative History for Congaree National Park in Hopkins, South Carolina, documenting its evolution since establishment in 1976. This comprehensive narrative will synthesize historical, legislative, and management aspects to inform current and future resource management and park planning. It will include oral histories from up to 16 current and former NPS employees, archival research, and GIS data to capture institutional knowledge, which risks being lost over time. The study will fulfill NPS standards and is intended as a reference for park staff and the public, highlighting the importance of civic engagement in conservation. The contractor will deliver a report within 24 months, encompassing chapters on the park's introduction, natural and cultural settings, establishment, management practices, contributions from oral histories, cartographic analysis, and recommendations for further study. The project emphasizes accuracy, thorough research, and compliance with NPS guidelines, contributing to the historical narrative and ongoing stewardship of this significant environmental and cultural resource.
Sol_140P5125Q0016.pdf
Mar 28, 2025, 10:04 PM UTC
The document outlines a Request for Quotations (RFQ) from the National Park Service for administrative services related to the 50th Anniversary of Congaree National Park in Hopkins, SC. Issued on March 28, 2025, the solicitation seeks submissions from small businesses, specifically under NAICS code 541990. Interested parties must have an active registration in SAM.gov and must not have exclusions like federal debt or debarment. The RFQ stipulates that responses must be submitted by April 18, 2025, with a performance period from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2027. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical capability (70%) and price (30%), with technical aspects like understanding the scope of work and past performance being notably prioritized. Award will be based on best value without discussions, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive and competitive proposals. Various regulatory clauses and certifications are included, highlighting compliance issues related to federal laws and potential contractor responsibilities. Overall, the RFQ emphasizes the government’s objective to engage qualified small businesses for its administrative needs in preserving and promoting national parks.
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