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Operation and Interpretation of Mill Springs Mill - Kentucky

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W912P526QA024Federal

Submission Closed07/07/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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The solicitation W912P526QA024 for Mill Springs Mill Operator Services, a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS 712120, sought contractors to provide milling and interpretive services at the historic Mill Springs Mill in Wayne County, Kentucky, located near Highway 1275 approximately 15 miles from Somerset and 5 miles from Monticello. The requirement called for the contractor to furnish all labor, equipment, fuel, transportation, tools, insurance, management, materials, and supplies necessary to operate the mill and deliver interpretive programming to visitors, with performance specified across a base year (2026) and three option years (2027–2029), totaling a potential four-year contract period. The mill was to operate on predetermined days, including daily dry operation for visitor viewing and mandatory corn grinding demonstrations at 2:00 PM Eastern Time on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The operator must be proficient in milling mechanics and public interaction, with new operators subject to government supervision until formally approved. All performance was governed by a detailed Performance Work Statement and calendar schedule, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the Nashville District Contracting Division. Payment was to be made monthly via Electronic Funds Transfer based on actual days worked, with invoice processing potentially taking up to 45 days after submission. The solicitation was subject to multiple amendments extending the quote submission deadline from 27 May 2026 to 17 June 2026, with the final amendment canceling the solicitation entirely due to a change in government requirements. Offerors were required to be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), with complete representations and certifications either uploaded to SAM or submitted with their proposal, including a Unique Entity Identifier, CAGE Code, and Tax Identification Number. The evaluation process prioritized responsibility and technical proficiency as mandatory pass/fail criteria, with awards determined by the lowest-priced offeror among those deemed responsible, considering experience in grist mill operations, public relations skills, and knowledge of mill stone dressing as key factors, all weighted approximately equally with price. Contractors were obligated to comply with stringent federal security protocols, including DoD security training within 30 days of award, vetting via NCIC-III and TSDB for unescorted access to federal property, adherence to Force Protection Conditions and antiterrorism measures, and compliance with E-Verify for employment eligibility. The contract included FAR

General Info

Small business set-aside for operator services at Mill Springs Mill, Kentucky; quotes due May 27, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W072 Endist Nashville

NAICS

712120 - Historical Sites

Place of Performance

Monticello, KY, 42633, USA

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Amendment 0001 to Solicitation W912P526QA024 for Mill Springs Mill Operator Services

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Amendment 0003 to Solicitation W912P526QA024

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Amendment 0004 to Solicitation W912P526QA024

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Amendment 0005 to Solicitation W912P526QA024 for Mill Springs Mill Operator Services

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Amendment 0006 to Solicitation W912P526QA024 - Cancellation of Solicitation

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Mill Springs Mill Amendment 3 Questions and Answers

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Quote Instructions for Mill Springs Mill Operator and Interpretive Services

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Solicitation Amendment W912P526QA0240002 SF 30

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Solicitation W912P526QA024 Mill Springs Mill Operator and Interpretive Services

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7 updates

PhaseClosed

PostedMay 14

Solicitation

Notice updatedMay 27

Response deadline changed from May 27, 2026 to Jun 3, 2026. The notice description changed.

Notice updatedJun 4

Response deadline changed from Jun 3, 2026 to Jun 16, 2026. The notice description changed.

Notice updatedJun 9

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

Notice updatedJun 11

Response deadline changed from Jun 16, 2026 to Jun 17, 2026. The notice description changed.

Notice updatedJun 17

Response deadline changed from Jun 17, 2026 to Jun 24, 2026. The notice description changed.

Notice updatedJun 24

Response deadline changed from Jun 24, 2026 to Jul 7, 2026. The notice description changed.

Response DeadlineJul 7

Deadline has passed

Notice updatedJul 27

The notice description changed.

Submission Closed

07/07/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W072 Endist Nashville

Contacts2 people available

OfficeNASHVILLE, TN, 37203-1070, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W072 Endist Nashville

Office AddressNASHVILLE, TN, 37203-1070, USA

Contacts

Jamie Lynn Barnes

Andrew Roth

Full Description

AMENDMENT 0006: *CANCELATION OF SOLICITATION*

The purpose of this Amendment is to:

1.) Solicitation W912P526QA024 is hereby cancelled due to a change in the Government's requirements.

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AMENDMENT 0005:

The purpose of the Amendment is to:
1) Extend the deadline for receipt of quotes from 17 June 2026 at 11:00AM Central Time to 24 June 2026 at 11:00AM Central Time.
2) Update FAR Provision, 52.252-3 Alterations in Solicitation.

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AMENDMENT 0004:

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AMENDMENT 0003:

The purpose of the Amendment is to:
1) Provide Government answers to questions received from Industry.
2) Extend the deadline for receipt of quotes from 16 June 2026 at 11:00AM Central Time to 17 June 2026 at 11:00AM Central Time.
3) Update FAR Provision, 52.252-3 Alterations in Solicitation.

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AMENDMENT 0002:

The purpose of the Amendment 0002 is to extend the deadline for receipt of quotes from 3 June 2026 at 11:00AM Central Time to 16 June 2026 at 11:00AM Central Time.

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AMENDMENT 0001:

The purpose of the Amendment 0001 is to extend the deadline for receipt of quotes from 27 May 2026 at 11:00AM Central Time to 03 June 2026 at 11:00AM Central TIme.

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Title: Mill Springs Mill Operator Services

Classification Code: M1JA, Operation of Museums and Exhibition buildings

NAICS: 712120, Historical Sites

Type of Set Aside: Total Small Business

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Nashville District Contracting Division has a requirement that will require the Contractor to furnish all labor, equipment, fuel, transportation, tools, and supplies necessary to provide the specified milling and interpretive services at Mill Springs Mill, Lake Cumberland, KY for the duration of the contract period. Mill Springs Mill is located approximately 15 miles from Somerset and 5 miles from Monticello on Highway 1275 in Wayne County, Kentucky.

QUESTIONS: Questions must be submitted to Jamie Lynn Barnes via email at jamie.l.barnes@usace.army.mil.

QUOTE DUE DATE: Quotes are due No Later Than 11:00AM Central Time on 17 June 2026 and must be submitted to Jamie Lynn Barnes at jamie.l.barnes@usace.army.mil.

SITE VISIT: No formal site visit is scheduled for this solicitation. Offerors are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of the contract performance.

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM): Offerors must be successfully registered (and active) in SAM, www.sam.gov, in order to receive a Government contract award. Offerors must have their representations and certifications available on-line in SAM or provide them with their proposal in order to receive a Government contract award. Offerors should also have the EFT information updated on their SAM account - all financial information is ONLY shared with financial systems and cannot be accessed by any other entity.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Effective March 22, 2018, new entities that are registering in SAM must submit an original, signed notarized letter identifying the authorized entity’s Administrator that is authorized to register the entity in the SAM database, or to make changes to its registration.
Effective April 27, 2018, entities that are updating or renewing their existing SAM registrations must submit an original, signed notarized letter identifying the authorized entity’s Administrator that is authorized to register the entity in the SAM database, or to make changes to its registration, before the registration is activated.
The new registration may now take several days to become active depending on (1) the information provided passing existing validations and (2) the entity’s successful delivery of the required notarized letter.
Contractors who are new to the SAM registration process are highly encouraged to begin registering as soon as possible to avoid any possible delays in future contract awards. Remember, there is no cost to use SAM.
To find out additional information about the changes of the SAM registration process, contractors should visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) link located at the top of the SAM homepage (www.sam.gov).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Specific information pertaining to this procurement will be available in the solicitation. The solicitation documents will be posted on the SAM.gov. It is, and will continue to be, the responsibility of all potential offerors to monitor the SAM website for any amendments, updates, responses to questions and answers, etc. as the Government will not be maintaining a mailing list.

POINT-OF-CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS: The Contract Specialist for this solicitation is Jamie Lynn Barnes, email: Jamie.L.Barnes@usace.army.mil . Any communications regarding this procurement must be made in writing via e-mail. It must identify the Solicitation number, company name, address, email address, phone number including area code, facsimile number, and point of contact.