DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, P O BOX 2248, FT RILEY KS 66442-0248

M -- OPERATION OF MUSEUM, FORT RILEY, KS SOL DAKF19-8098-0001 POC Contract Specialist LANNIE PENDER (785) 239-0460 (Site Code DAKF19) Fort Riley, Kansas is seeking potential source(s) to provide operation of on-post Museums. Interested firms with the ability to provide this service are encouraged to submit a resume outlining past performance experience to the above address. ORAL RESPONSES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. This synopsis is a market survey for planning purposes only. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR AN INVITATION FOR BID. Solicitations are not available nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted in response to this synopsis. This synopsis does not commit the Government to award a contract. The main duties for operating the museums are as follows: The mission of the Fort Riley Museums is to operate both the U.S. Cavalry Museum, Fort Riley Regimental Museum, and the Custer House as well as the Museum Gift Store. The Museum Division collects, preserves, displays, and interprets artifacts, photographs, and documents relating to the history of U.S. Cavalry, and U.S. Constabulary (1746-1952). The Contractor shall operate for public viewing all exhibit facilities daily except for Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter and New Years. The Contractor shall meet and maintain the Center of Military History Certification Standards. The Contractor shall operate all museum functions and facilities according to AR 870-70, and professional standards as established by the American Association of Museums and the American Association for State and Local History. Contractor shall provide managerial, administrative, supervisory, and all resources necessary for the operation. The Contractor shall maintain a reference library containing photographic, archival collection and reference material for official as well as public inquiries relative to the Fort Riley museums and their mission, and operation of the Custer House. The Contractor's key personnel shall have a general knowledge of United States Army Military History background specific to the U.S. Cavalry history and the 20th century. The Contractor shall employ key personnel knowledgeable and skillful in conservation and preservation practices, research, and exhibit design and interpretation. The Contractor shall perform indirect functions, such as safety, hazardous material storage and control, security and housekeeping. The Contractor shall develop original plans and designs for the construction, repair and alteration of existing and new exhibits. The Contractor shall develop, submit and implement a five (5) year Development Improvement Plan. The Contractor's Plan shall include, but not be limited to facility improvements, artifact acquisitions, exhibit construction and replacement program. The Contractor shall operate the Custer House. The Contractor shall provide a technical staff during operation hours. The Contractor shall maintain the computer database containing information on the Museum artifacts. The Contractor shall provide status of all on-going or selected on-going exhibits and operations work. The Contractor shall provide staff rides and vehicle/weapon identification/effectiveness classes. The Contractor shall support the Fort Riley Historical and Ecological Society and maintain a cooperative relationship sharing information of related historical subjects with approximately 16 organizations. The Contractor shall use audiovisual programs in providing educational activities. The Contractor shall provide on and off-installation exhibit/displays for community, educational and military functions. We repeat these are the main duties, not all. Please provide your qualifications to the above address, you may also provide them by FAX at 785-239-8983 or e-mail to penderl@riley-emh1.army.mil. NO TELEPHONE INFORMATION WILL BE ACCEPTED. (0154)

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