WRITE ADMINISTRATIVE HISTORY
ID: 140P5425Q0012Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THENATIONAL PARK SERVICESER SOUTH MABO (54000)HOMESTEAD, FL, 33034, USA

NAICS

Historical Sites (712120)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)
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    Posted Apr 10, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Apr 10, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 25, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of the Interior, through the National Park Service, is seeking quotations for the preparation of an Administrative History for the San Juan National Historic Site in Puerto Rico. The objective of this procurement is to compile and synthesize the park's historical documentation, including oral histories from current and former National Park Service employees, to enhance resource management, interpretation, and preservation efforts. This comprehensive document will address significant themes such as land use and visitor management, and will be completed within a 24-month timeframe, with deliverables including detailed reports, oral history transcripts, and maps. Interested contractors must submit their quotes by April 25, 2025, with questions due by April 16, 2025, and the contract is expected to be awarded based on best value considerations, emphasizing technical capabilities over price. For further inquiries, contact Noelli Medina at Noelli_Medina@nps.gov or call 470-819-0940.

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Apr 10, 2025, 2:06 PM UTC
The scope of work directs a contractor to prepare an Administrative History for the San Juan National Historic Site in Puerto Rico. This document will compile and synthesize the park's historical documentation, capturing vital information for current and future resource management, interpretation, and preservation efforts. Notably, it will include oral histories from current and former National Park Service (NPS) employees, emphasizing the park’s founding, development, and ongoing jurisdictional challenges. The narrative will not only recount the history of the fortifications but also address significant themes like land use and visitor management. The Administrative History will follow professional research standards and be completed within 24 months. It will encompass various chapters detailing subjects such as the natural and cultural context of the area, legislative history, planning, and management decisions. Deliverables include detailed reports, oral history transcripts, maps, and appendices. This project aims to create a comprehensive understanding among present and future park managers, enriching their decision-making capabilities regarding management issues based on past experiences and events at the site.
Apr 10, 2025, 2:06 PM UTC
The National Park Service is requesting quotations through solicitation number 140P5425Q0012 for the preparation of an administrative history report for the San Juan National Historic Site. This request is classified as a Small Business Set-Aside and is intended to result in a Firm-Fixed Price Contract awarded based on best value, considering price, service capability, and past performance. Quotes must be submitted by April 25, 2025, with questions due by April 16, 2025. The period of performance for this project spans from May 19, 2025, to October 31, 2026. Key evaluation factors include the understanding of the requirements, technical approach, past performance of the contractor, and a detailed price proposal. Offerors must comply with specific FAR clauses, possess active SAM registration, and ensure no exclusions are listed against them. The solicitation emphasizes the importance of technical capabilities over price in the evaluation process. A site visit is not offered, and all quotations must adhere strictly to the outlined submission process, including detailed documentation of qualifications and pricing.
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