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NAICS Code· 712110

Museums

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the preservation and exhibition of objects of historical, cultural, and/or educational value. Illustrative Examples: Art galleries (except retail) Planetariums Art museums Science or technology museums Halls of fame Wax museums Cross-References.Show more

NAICS 712110 – Museums encompasses the operation and management of institutions dedicated to the preservation, exhibition, and interpretation of cultural, historical, scientific, and artistic artifacts and collections. This sector includes public and private museums that deliver educational programming, curatorial services, conservation efforts, exhibit design, and public engagement initiatives.

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$38.5M
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NAICS 712110 – Museums encompasses the operation and management of institutions dedicated to the preservation, exhibition, and interpretation of cultural, historical, scientific, and artistic artifacts and collections. This sector includes public and private museums that deliver educational programm...

NAICS 712110 – Museums encompasses the operation and management of institutions dedicated to the preservation, exhibition, and interpretation of cultural, historical, scientific, and artistic artifacts and collections. This sector includes public and private museums that deliver educational programming, curatorial services, conservation efforts, exhibit design, and public engagement initiatives. In the federal contracting landscape, museums often receive support for infrastructure modernization, digital archiving, accessibility enhancements, and heritage preservation projects aligned with cultural stewardship missions. While not a traditional defense or IT procurement category, museums are integral to federal efforts in public education, national heritage, and community outreach, particularly through agencies with cultural or historical mandates. No contractor data is available for this NAICS code, indicating that no single entity dominates federal award activity. Contractors operating in this space typically include small businesses specializing in museum services, nonprofit management firms, heritage preservation consultants, and firms with expertise in exhibit fabrication, collections management systems, and accessibility compliance under the Americans with Disabilities Act. No agency data is available, suggesting that procurement activity is dispersed across multiple federal entities with cultural or educational missions, such as the Smithsonian Institution, the National Park Service, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and possibly the Department of the Interior or the General Services Administration for facility-related contracts. The competitive landscape is characterized by niche specialization rather than large-scale prime contracting, with opportunities concentrated in preservation technology, digital transformation of collections, and federally funded public programming. Contractors with experience in federal grant compliance, cultural resource management, and non-profit partnership models are well-positioned to compete in this low-volume, high-impact market.

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NAICS code 712110 covers Museums. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the preservation and exhibition of objects of historical, cultural, and/or educational value. Illustrative Examples: Art galleries (except retail) Planetariums Art museums Science or technology museums Halls of fame Wax museums Cross-References.

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NAICS: 712110
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Federal
M--Multi-Site Museum Exhibit Case Procurement, Delivery & InstallationThe Bureau of Indian Affairs, under the Department of the Interior, has issued a Sources Sought and Request for Information notice for the Multi-Site Museum Exhibit Case Procurement, Delivery, and Installation Project, identified by solicitation number DOIAFBO260092. This notice is exclusively for gathering market information and is not a request for proposals or a binding procurement; interested vendors are encouraged to review the draft requirements and submit responses by the deadline of July 14, 2026. The effort is set aside specifically for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) concerns, limiting eligibility to qualified Native American-owned small businesses as defined by Department of Interior and Indian Health Services guidelines. The North American Industry Classification System code 712110 applies to this solicitation, aligning it with museum activities and exhibit services. All responses must be submitted in accordance with the instructions outlined in the associated documents, which can be downloaded via the provided SAM.gov link. The contracting office is located in Reston, Virginia, with Jodi Zachary, Contract Specialist, designated as the primary point of contact for inquiries via email. The project involves exhibit case procurement and installation across multiple sites, though the exact locations for performance have not been specified. Vendors should note that this is a pre-solicitation activity intended to assist the government in shaping a future acquisition strategy and is not intended to commit to any obligation, award, or contract at this time.
Bureau Of Indian Affairs

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NAICS: 712110
Grant
National Dissemination and Conference Presentation ServicesThe contract seeks a subcontractor to plan and deliver national dissemination activities focused on sharing research findings and best practices related to children and family services. A core requirement includes organizing and presenting at least one national webinar or conference presentation to reach a broad audience of stakeholders, practitioners, and policymakers. The effort is aligned with the goals of the Administration for Children and Families under the Department of Health and Human Services, aiming to promote evidence-based practices across the country. The solicitation is open to qualified providers with expertise in communication, outreach, and public engagement within the social services sector. The opportunity is classified under NAICS code 712110, indicating it pertains to organizations involved in cultural, arts, and entertainment activities, which may include public education and dissemination services. The contract will be issued as a subcontract, and there is no specified set-aside category. Interested parties must submit responses by August 6, 2026, after the posting date of July 7, 2026. While the place of performance and point of contact details are not provided, the work will have a national scope with potential virtual or in-person presentations, and applicants should be prepared to manage logistics for wide-reaching public engagement activities without a designated physical location for execution.
Administration For Children And Families - Acyf/cb

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8 days ago

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NAICS: 712110
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Federal
Static Display Aircraft B-17 & SR-71 RestorationThe U.S. Air Force, through the Department of Defense’s FA2823 Aftc Pzio office at Eglin AFB, Florida, is soliciting proposals under solicitation number FA282326Q0040 for the comprehensive restoration of two static display aircraft, the B-17 and SR-71, at the U.S. Air Force Armament Museum. The effort is structured as a full small business set-aside under NAICS code 712110, with all offers required to come from certified small businesses registered in SAM and WAWF. The contract is awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis, and offerors must provide complete, unchanging pricing for all line items that remains valid for 60 days after the submission deadline, which has been extended to July 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST. Proposals must be submitted electronically to the designated contracting officers and must include detailed technical descriptions, a qualified workforce meeting Department of Labor standards, and full compliance with safety and operational protocols, including the prohibition of convicted felons, undocumented workers, or weapons on site. The work involves labor, materials, and equipment for restoration tasks focused on cosmetic appearance and museum-grade finish, including color-matching high-gloss polyurethane paint application, pre- and post-work inspections with the 96 TW/MU, and submission of Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals used. Deliverables must be delivered FOB Destination to the 96 CPTS FMA facility at Eglin AFB, with the contractor assuming all transportation costs and risks, and must be completed no later than September 28, 2026. The government will supply electricity and water, but all safety gear, tools, supervision, and equipment are the contractor’s responsibility. Acceptance criteria require the contractor to provide 24-hour notice upon completion for inspection, and any discrepancies must be corrected and resubmitted for re-inspection. Quality must meet professional museum standards, not airworthiness requirements, and strict liability is assumed by the contractor for any damage to government property. Payment will be processed through Wide Area WorkFlow with designated DoDAACs including F87700 for pay, F1TECG for inspection and shipment, and FA2823 for administration, and contractors must be fully registered in WAWF to receive payment. All work must comply with OSHA, EPA, AFOSH, and
FA2823 Aftc Pzio

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1 day ago
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NAICS: 712110
Closed
Federal
Area of Interest (AoI) – Attack Helicopter (AH) AH-1 Modification and Restoration (CSO-W912CH25SC001)The U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal is seeking proposals through a Commercial Solutions Opening to convert and museum-quality restore an AH-1S helicopter, tail number 68-15012, to its original AH-1G configuration for exhibition at the National Museum of the United States Army. The work requires complete de-modification, removal of non-period components such as the XM26/M56 systems, and the sourcing, fabrication, or reverse-engineering of historically accurate parts to achieve a non-flying, exhibition-ready standard. The project must be completed within a 12-month period, with performance taking place at Fort Rucker, Alabama, and includes logistical planning for safe transport of the airframe from Fort Rucker to the contractor’s facility if off-site, and ultimately to the museum. All submissions must be unclassified, and offerors are strictly prohibited from marking documents as confidential. Proposals must be submitted in two volumes—Volume I Technical, containing a detailed work plan, organizational structure, staffing, and deliverable schedule, and Volume II Price, providing a rough order of magnitude price estimate—along with valid environmental permits including EPA ID, Air, and Hazardous Waste Permits. Offerors must possess an active SAM registration with a Unique Entity ID and register in the PIEE invoicing system to be eligible. Only contracting officers have the authority to bind the government, and no work may commence without a formal written directive. The government will evaluate proposals based on responsiveness, technical merit, innovation, feasibility, pricing and schedule risk, business viability, and intellectual property risks, with awards determined on a best-value basis subject to funding, negotiations, and program priorities. Fixed-price contracts, including incentive fee structures, are anticipated, and offerors may propose their own terms and conditions for negotiation. Companies must be responsible, not suspended or debarred, and demonstrate direct, hands-on experience of key personnel—especially the contract manager—in restoring historical military artifacts of similar scope.
W6QK Acc- Dta

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15 days ago

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1 day ago
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NAICS: 712110
Federal
National Museum of the United States Air Force Artwork Mold Remediation and Conservation AssessmentsThe National Museum of the United States Air Force is seeking professional mold remediation and conservation assessment services for 992 pieces of artwork located at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, to be transported and delivered to Wright Patterson Air Force Base. This solicitation, identified as FA860126Q0071, is issued as a combined synopsis and solicitation under FAR Part 12 for commercial services and is set aside entirely for small business concerns classified under NAICS code 712110 with a size standard of $34.0 million. The work consists of four contract line items: mold remediation for all 992 items, conservation assessments for each of the 992 items, provision of 405 enclosures for safe handling and transport, and a single unit of equipment and supplies. Performance must be completed no later than 290 days after contract award, with conservation assessments and accompanying photographs due no later than 270 days post-award. All work must comply with American Institute for Conservation standards and Library of Congress preservation specifications, and all delivered items must be labeled and marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130, including machine-readable identification verified using approved technologies. Offers must be submitted electronically via email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer no later than 12:00 PM ET on July 17, 2026, and must include the Required Information Sheet along with a detailed description of services and not pricing alone. The quotation must be contained in a single email under five megabytes, using allowed file formats such as .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xls, or .xlsx, with no compressed or executable files permitted. All offerors must be currently registered in SAM and maintain an updated registration within the past 12 months, and are legally bound to certify their SAM information at the time of submission. A mandatory CMMC Level 1 self-certification for Federal Contract Information safeguards must be completed and recorded in the Supplier Performance Risk System. An optional site visit is scheduled for July 7, 2026, requiring attendees to register at least by June 30, 2026, by providing full name, driver’s license number, state of issuance, and email. Offers will be evaluated on a pass/fail technical basis, with the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer selected, and prices must remain firm for 6
FA8601 Aflcmc Pzio

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15 days ago

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NAICS: 712110
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Federal
Professional Role Player Services – Latin American Cultural BackgroundThe contract seeks qualified vendors to provide professional role players with deep fluency in Latin American cultural backgrounds to deliver immersive, non-confrontational interview training exercises for U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers. These role players will simulate real-world interactions to enhance officers’ cultural competency, communication skills, and situational awareness in field scenarios involving individuals from Latin American communities, ensuring training remains realistic, respectful, and effective without escalating tension. The services are critical to building trust and operational effectiveness in cross-cultural encounters during border enforcement and inspection duties. The opportunity is structured as a subcontract under a Women-Owned Small Business set-aside, classified under NAICS code 712110, and is administered by the Mission Support Contracting Division within the Department of Homeland Security. Proposals must be submitted by July 3, 2026, at 7:00 PM, with performance occurring primarily in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, at the designated training facility. While no specific point of contact is listed, vendors are expected to meet strict cultural authenticity and training delivery standards to support the agency’s mission of improving officer preparedness through realistic, culturally sensitive simulation.
Mission Support Contracting Division

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16 days ago

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11 days ago
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NAICS: 712110
Closed
Federal
Professional Role Player Services – South Asian / Middle Eastern Cultural BackgroundThe contract seeks professional role players with deep cultural fluency in South Asian or Middle Eastern backgrounds to support the Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection in deception detection training. These role players will simulate authentic, high-stakes interactions designed to test and enhance the skills of border personnel, ensuring training scenarios reflect real-world cultural dynamics, communication styles, and behavioral cues relevant to the regions. The work will occur at Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and requires individuals who can convincingly embody culturally accurate personas to provide immersive, credible training experiences. The opportunity is structured as a subcontract under a Women-Owned Small Business set-aside, classified under NAICS code 712110 for other amusement and recreation activities, indicating a focus on performance-based services beyond traditional employment sectors. Proposals must be submitted by July 3, 2026, and the solicitation is open under the Mission Support Contracting Division. While no point of contact is listed, interested parties should reference the SAM.gov link for full submission details and requirements, ensuring alignment with the program’s goal of enhancing operational effectiveness through culturally grounded realism in training simulations.
Mission Support Contracting Division

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16 days ago

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11 days ago
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NAICS: 712110
Federal
MALU FM CONSERV TREATMENT KFH FURNISHINGThis contract, identified by solicitation number 140P5126Q0042, is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.502-2 for the conservation treatment of fifteen historic furnishings at MALU sites under the National Park Service, Interior Region 2, South Atlantic Gulf. The work requires both stabilizing and restorative conservation treatments, complete transportation logistics to and from the contractor’s facility, and the delivery of detailed documentation including a final treatment report and an aftercare guide for future use by park staff. The contract mandates a firm-fixed price structure under simplified acquisition procedures outlined in FAR 13, with evaluation weighted heavily at 90 percent toward technical capability—specifically the offeror’s understanding of historic furnishing needs, experience with similar projects, and qualifications of key personnel—with price accounting for only 10 percent. Offerors must be self-certified as small businesses under NAICS code 712110, registered in SAM.gov with a valid UEI, and must submit a comprehensive proposal that includes treatment, transportation, and safety plans; prior examples of treatment reports and care guides with privacy redactions; and proof of commercial general liability and property damage insurance. All submissions must be emailed by 5:00 p.m. EDT on July 23, 2026, and must include a detailed cost breakdown on SF18 covering labor, equipment, materials, mobilization, and travel. The period of performance runs from August 3, 2026, to August 2, 2027, with all work required to be completed no later than eighteen months after the kick-off meeting. The contractor must submit a proposed timeline for National Park Service approval, detailing milestones such as the kick-off meeting within fourteen calendar days of award, relocation of objects within one month, conservation treatment starting within fourteen days of relocation, and three project status meetings at three, five, and seven months post-award. Progress payments are tied to key deliverables: up to 10 percent after the kick-off meeting, 30 percent upon relocation of objects, 40 percent after the first status meeting, and successive increments up to 95 percent after the aftercare guide is delivered, with final payment following closeout. The contractor is responsible for developing a detailed transportation plan specifying equipment, staffing, routes, and risk mitigation strategies to protect cultural assets during movement. All deliverables must be submitted in digital PDF format and
Ser East MABO(51000)

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19 days ago

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NAICS: 712110
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SLED
Marina Event Programming and Sponsorship ManagementThe contract titled Marina Event Programming and Sponsorship Management seeks a subcontractor to plan and execute a series of marina-based events including fishing tournaments and community festivals. The successful bidder will be responsible for the full lifecycle of these events, from initial concept and vendor coordination to on-site logistics and post-event evaluation. A critical component of the role involves securing sponsorships to support event funding, requiring relationship-building with local and regional businesses and organizations to ensure financial and in-kind support. The work is centered around enhancing public engagement at the marina and must align with community goals for recreation and economic development. The contract is open for bidding under NAICS code 712110, which classifies it under Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions, reflecting the cultural and community-focused nature of the events. The solicitation was posted on June 19, 2026, with a response deadline of July 10, 2026. The contract is administered by the Procurement division of Collier County, Florida, though specific location details for performance or contact are not provided in the data. All proposals must be submitted through the official procurement portal linked in the posting, and bidders are expected to demonstrate proven experience in event planning, sponsorship acquisition, and managing outdoor public events in coastal or water-access venues.
Procurement

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25 days ago

CLOSED

4 days ago
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NAICS: 712110
Closed
Federal
National Museum of the United States Marine Corps (NMMC) Exhibit Preservation and Fabrication Services Follow-OnThe contract is a five-year indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicle for exhibit preservation and fabrication services across all 19 galleries of the National Museum of the United States Marine Corps in Quantico, Virginia, under NAICS code 712110 and designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5. The scope encompasses the conservation, repair, and enhancement of all exhibit elements including graphics, artifact cases, mounts, themed scenery, interactive kiosks, AV systems, paint, drywall, and carpet, with a focus on restoring realism, improving durability, and ensuring visitor safety and flow. Key activities involve custom fabrication, on-site installation, and technical upgrades such as applying water-based protective coatings to sandbags in historical dioramas, replacing damaged graphics with production-proven color and font accuracy, casting and installing lifelike figures that comply with detailed COR direction, and upgrading interactive map tables to match existing functionality without crashes or performance lag. Materials must meet strict standards for non-toxicity, durability, and visual authenticity, and all work must align with approved samples and architectural/design intent documents provided in attachments. Performance is governed by the Contracting Officer’s Representative who conducts inspections and monitoring of both submitted samples and on-site work, ensuring compliance with technical requirements and quality benchmarks. Task Order #1, which kicks off the contract, requires delivery and installation within 180 calendar days and prioritizes work during museum operational hours to minimize disruption. Pricing is structured through a unit price matrix for CLINs 0001, 0002, and 0003, with material costs negotiated at the task order level since fixed prices are not established in the base IDIQ. Offerors must submit detailed pricing justifications using the provided template and include a Basis of Estimate. The contract enforces strict compliance with Buy American provisions under DFARS 252.225-7000 and 7001, requiring certified declarations of domestic, qualifying country, and foreign end products with specific content thresholds, and mandates the use of the American Flag as per DFARS 252.225-7006. Proposals must be submitted via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment by June 29, 2026, organized into four volumes with multiple individual files permitted per section, with no extensions allowed. All performance occurs at the museum site in Quantico, VA, with no specified FOB
Commander

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about 23 hours ago
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