What does Institute Of Museum And Library Services do?

The Institute of Museum and Library Services focuses on the advancement and sustainability of the nation's museum and library infrastructure. Its core mission centers on providing financial assistance and professional development to cultural institutions, with a strategic emphasis on diversifying historical narratives and supporting underserved communities. Key initiatives include the National Leadership Grants for Museums, the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program, and targeted grants for Native American, Native Hawaiian, African American, and Latino history and culture. Procurement patterns indicate a heavy reliance on professional services to support agency operations and grant administration. The agency frequently procures custom computer programming, administrative management consulting, and social science research and development. Additionally, there is a consistent need for educational support services and professional development training to facilitate the growth of museum and library professionals. Primary industry targets include firms specializing in custom software development, management consulting, and educational administration. The agency also engages with vendors in the museum and library sectors, as well as providers of computing infrastructure and data processing services. The Institute of Museum and Library Services operates as an independent agency focused on the administration of education and cultural programs. Its procurement activity is characterized by a mix of service-based contracts for internal operational efficiency and the issuance of solicitations for grant-funded programs.

How do I find contracts from Institute Of Museum And Library Services?

You can find contracts from Institute Of Museum And Library Services on CLEATUS by visiting the agency's contracts tab. Search and filter by contract type, NAICS code, set-aside, and more. CLEATUS aggregates data from SAM.gov, FPDS, USASpending.gov, and state procurement systems.

What contracts does Institute Of Museum And Library Services award?

Institute Of Museum And Library Services awards government contracts across various categories. Browse contract opportunities from this agency.

How do I do business with Institute Of Museum And Library Services?

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What set-aside programs does Institute Of Museum And Library Services use?

Institute Of Museum And Library Services uses 1 different set-aside program, including WOSB. These programs reserve a portion of contracts for qualifying businesses. View the set-aside breakdown on the agency overview.

What are the sub-agencies of Institute Of Museum And Library Services?

Institute Of Museum And Library Services has 1 sub-agency that award contracts independently. Each sub-agency has its own procurement activity, NAICS codes, and contractor relationships. View the full list on the agency overview.

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Institute Of Museum And Library Services

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The Institute of Museum and Library Services focuses on the advancement and sustainability of the nation's museum and library infrastructure. Its core mission centers on providing financial assistance and professional development to cultural institutions, with a strategic emphasis on diversifying historical narratives and supporting underserved communities.

Institute Of Museum And Library Services is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. It currently has 69 open contract opportunities.

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Leadership and vacancies

Senate-confirmed and senior-executive posts at Institute Of Museum And Library Services and its sub-agencies, as published in the OPM Plum Book. These are leadership positions, not total employees.

Source: OPM Plum Book · Last confirmed 10/12/2026

Leadership posts

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Acting officials

4 posts · 2 vacant

Posts of Institute Of Museum And Library Services

		Status		Appointment	Pay grade	Salary	Location
Institute Of Museum And Library Services	--	Vacant	--	PAS	EX-III	--	Washington, DC
Institute Of Museum And Library Services	--	Vacant	May 2025	CA	ES	--	Washington, DC
Institute Of Museum And Library Services	THOMAS BROWDER	Filled	Dec 2024	CA	ES	$196,023	Washington, DC
Institute Of Museum And Library Services	RICHARD MANNING	Filled	May 2026	SC	GS-15	$178,776	Washington, DC