Special Notice Only - SIM Collection Hosting
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 Indian Arts and Crafts Board/Sioux Indian Museum (IACB/SIM), under the Department of the Interior, has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole source contract to The Journey Museum in Rapid City, South Dakota. This contract is for the hosting of the IACB/SIM collection. The government does not intend to compete this requirement, citing authority RFO 6.103-1. Responses demonstrating capability are due by May 14, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
The sole source contract is for the hosting of the IACB/SIM collection. The IACB/SIM exhibitions include an extensive selection of historic clothing, horse gear, weapons, household implements, baby carriers, and toys representing surrounding federally recognized Tribes. The Journey Museum is identified as the only regional facility with the capacity to house and interpret collections of this size and scope, essential for preserving and presenting the Lakota perspective.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Intent (Special Notice)
- Authority: RFO 6.103-1
- Intended Awardee: The Journey Museum, Rapid City, South Dakota
- Period of Performance: May 23, 2026 – May 22, 2027 (base year) with four (4) 12-month option periods.
- Estimated Total Value: $79,636.05 (including all option periods)
- NAICS Code: 712110 (Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions)
- Response Due: May 14, 2026
- Published: April 29, 2026
Set-Aside & Justification
This is an unrestricted acquisition with an intent for a sole source award. Market research indicates The Journey Museum is uniquely capable due to its capacity and interpretive focus on Western Great Plains history, making it the only facility identified in the region capable of housing this significant collection.
Submission & Evaluation
This is not a Request for Quotation. Interested parties must submit responses by the deadline demonstrating their capability to meet this requirement. Responses will be evaluated to determine if competitive procedures should be used. The decision not to compete remains at the Government's discretion.
Contact Information
Direct all responses and inquiries to Catherine Mattocks, Contracting Officer, at catherine_mattocks@ibc.doi.gov.