R--MALU ETHNOGRAPHIC OVERVIEW MLK, JR. NHP

The National Park Service, under Interior Region 2, South Atlantic Gulf, is soliciting proposals for an ethnographic overview of the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park through a combined synopsis/solicitation issued as a Request for Quote under FAR Subpart 12.6. This is a total small business set-aside with the NAICS code 541990 and a size standard of $19.5 million in average annual receipts, requiring all offerors to be self-certified as small businesses in SAM.gov with a valid Unique Entity ID. The contract will be awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis without discussions, with selection based on best value, and is intended to support the documentation and analysis of ethnographic information relating to communities with traditional or historic ties to the park. Work includes describing the ethnohistorical context, identifying contemporary perceptions and traditionally associated peoples, documenting ethnographic resources, and synthesizing findings to inform park management and provide actionable recommendations. Proposals must be submitted via email to celinda_hicks@ios.doi.gov no later than 5:00 PM EDT on August 4, 2026, and questions must be received by 5:00 PM EDT on August 13, 2026. Compliance with Executive Orders 13658 and 13706 regarding minimum wage and paid sick leave is applicable, and adherence to the Service Contract Act wage determinations is implied. The place of performance is Atlanta, Georgia, and all offerors must maintain active registration in SAM.gov. No formal contract clauses, evaluation factors, pricing details, or performance period dates are specified beyond the general scope, and the contract value is not stated, though eligibility is limited to businesses meeting the small business size threshold.