Museum Staffing Fort Riley KS

SOL #: W911RX26QA022Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
W6QM MICC-FT RILEY
FORT RILEY, KS, 66442-0248, United States

Place of Performance

Fort Riley, KS

NAICS

Museums (712110)

PSC

Other Professional Services (R499)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Apr 15, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Apr 27, 2026, 3:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of the Army, MICC-FT Riley, is soliciting proposals for Museum Staffing Services at Fort Riley, Kansas. This opportunity is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Set-Aside for a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The primary requirement is to provide customer service representatives and tour guides for the U.S. Cavalry Museum and the 1st Infantry Division Museum. Proposals are due April 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM Local Time.

Purpose & Scope

The objective is to ensure the continued safe and effective operation of the U.S. Cavalry Museum (Building 205) and the 1st Infantry Division Museum (Building 207) on Fort Riley. The contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, and supervision to perform duties as customer service representatives (receptionists) and tour guides. This includes providing general information, visitor support, oversight of exhibit galleries, security tasks (e.g., locking/unlocking rooms, monitoring equipment), and light cleaning/maintenance of restrooms and galleries. A total of two personnel are required for both buildings.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).
  • Period of Performance: A base period of one year (May 15, 2026 - May 14, 2027) with four subsequent one-year option periods, extending the potential contract duration through May 14, 2031.
  • Set-Aside: This acquisition is set aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB).
  • NAICS Code: 712110 (Museums), with a size standard of $34,000,000.
  • Place of Performance: U.S. Cavalry Museum (Building 205) and 1st Infantry Division Museum (Building 207) on Fort Riley, Kansas. Museum hours are Thursday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Key Requirements

The contractor must provide two customer service representatives/tour guides. Services are required for 104 days per building, 6 hours per day per building. Key responsibilities include answering inquiries, assisting patrons, conducting gallery walkthroughs, and reporting environmental, safety, or security problems. The contractor is also responsible for developing and maintaining an effective Quality Control System (QCS) with daily reports. All employees must complete AT Level I Training within 30 days of contract start, undergo background checks, and meet installation access requirements. Compliance with the Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination is mandatory.

Submission & Evaluation

  • Offer Due Date: April 27, 2026, 10:00 AM Local Time.
  • Submission Method: Electronic submission via email. Offers must be submitted on Standard Form 1449.
  • Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the Government, considering technical evaluation, past performance (rated acceptable/unacceptable), SAM.gov registration (NAICS 712110, rated acceptable/unacceptable), and price. Lowest Price will be a key consideration for this FFP IDIQ contract.
  • Pricing Guidance: Bidders are required to use the provided template (Attachment 4) for submitting estimated fully burdened labor rates, referencing the SCA Wage Determination (Attachment 5) for minimum wage and fringe benefit requirements.
  • Performance Standards: Performance will be measured against a Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) which details specific Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs). Failure to meet these AQLs may result in payment deductions.

Contact Information

For questions, contact Jennifer Davis at jennifer.l.davis427.civ@army.mil. Offerors are urged to inspect the site where services are to be performed, though no organized site visit will be held. Questions must be submitted in writing 3 days prior to the solicitation closing.

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Posted: Apr 15, 2026
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