Operation and Interpretation of Mill Springs Mill - Kentucky
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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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Nashville District Contracting Division, is soliciting proposals for Operation and Interpretation of Mill Springs Mill at Lake Cumberland, Monticello, KY. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires a contractor to provide milling and interpretive services for the historic Mill Springs Mill. Quotes are due by 11:00 AM Central Time on May 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will furnish all labor, equipment, fuel, transportation, tools, and supplies necessary to operate and interpret the Mill Springs Mill. Key responsibilities include:
- Operating and interpreting the mill, its machinery, and structure.
- Providing historical interpretation to visitors, explaining the mill's history, operation, and cultural significance.
- Performing daily inspections, housekeeping, and maintenance.
- Operating the waterwheel at a maximum of 2.5 revolutions per minute.
- Ensuring compliance with health department standards for corn handling.
- Adhering to strict security and anti-terrorism requirements.
- Maintaining and securing the mill building and equipment daily.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Service Contract
- Duration: One (1) base year (2026 season) and three (3) option years (2027-2029 seasons), totaling a four-year award.
- NAICS Code: 712120 (Historical Sites) with a size standard of $13.0M.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Quotes Due: May 27, 2026, by 11:00 AM CT
- Published Date: May 14, 2026
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made to the lowest-priced, responsible offeror. Evaluation factors include:
- Experience: Operation of grist mills, public relations, millstone dressing.
- Past Performance
- Price: Price is approximately equal to Experience and Past Performance combined.
Offerors are urged to inspect the site, as no formal site visit is scheduled. Questions must be submitted via email to Jamie Lynn Barnes (jamie.l.barnes@usace.army.mil). Quotes, including a completed SF 1449, acknowledgment of amendments, Price Schedule, Past Performance Questionnaire, and proof of SAM registration, must be submitted electronically to Jamie Lynn Barnes and Andrew Roth (andrew.r.roth@usace.army.mil).
Important Notes
Offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov to receive an award. New or updating SAM registrations may require a notarized letter, potentially causing delays, so early registration is highly encouraged. The government will furnish certain property, including audio-visual equipment, milling tools, and corn.