R--BUNKER HILL 251st EVENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
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- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS), is seeking proposals for Event Management and Production Services for the Battle of Bunker Hill 251st Commemoration at Boston National Historical Park, MA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The commemoration includes a Naturalization Ceremony on June 16, 2026, and a Remembrance Ceremony on June 17, 2026. Quotes are due by May 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive event management and production services for the BH251 commemoration. Key services under the Firm Fixed-Price Base CLINs (00010 and 00020) include:
- Core Physical Infrastructure: Open-top tent (approx. 300 capacity), chairs, stage (12’Wx24’x3’H with Navy skirting and stairs), ADA-compliant stage and access ramp.
- Audio/Visual & Lighting: Sound system setup and operation with a certified sound engineer, broadcast-quality lighting for June 17, multi-camera broadcast-quality video production for the June 17 event (including lower third name cards in post-production, two cameras), and tent audio system. No video services are required for the June 16th Naturalization Ceremony.
- Event Support: ASL interpretation services for June 17, portable restrooms (2 ADA, 2 standard), overnight security (from setup through June 18), event management services (light and sound operators), and media platforms at both Bunker Hill and Charlestown Navy Yard.
- Logistics: Noise permitting with the City of Boston, low-noise/quiet generator with fuel and permitting, and 175 linear feet of interlocking steel barricade rental with setup and removal.
- Optional CLINs (00060, 00070): Wooden podium and on-site water station(s).
- Clarifications from Amendment 0003: Pipe and drape (CLIN 00240) is no longer required. No stage managers are required, only light and sound operators. One microphone is needed at the podium and one for the emcee. At least 4 pre-show meetings are scheduled, but no rehearsals. No on-site storage for empty equipment cases or forklifts.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order.
- Period of Performance: From time of award through July 3, 2026, with event dates on June 16-17, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 561920, Convention and Trade Show Organizers, with a size standard of $20.0 million.
- Response Due: May 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
- Evaluation: Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical Expertise, Experience, Past Performance, and Price. Technical factors combined are approximately equal in importance to Price.
Special Requirements & Notes
- Site Visits: Two organized site visits occurred on May 6 and May 7, 2026. An attendee list was provided in Amendment 0001.
- Post-Award Requirements: A mandatory site visit within 48 hours of award and an Event Execution Plan submission within one week of award are required.
- Site Protection: No tent stakes are permitted; ballast anchoring must be used. The contractor is responsible for protecting turf and landscape and restoring any damaged areas.
- Permitting & Utilities: The contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary noise and generator permits from the City of Boston and Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Water and power are not available on-site; the contractor must provide a generator.
- Insurance: Full general liability, property damage, and worker’s compensation insurance are required.
- Wage Determination: Bidders must adhere to the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination for Service Contract Act, which specifies minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for occupations in applicable Massachusetts counties.
- Amendments: This solicitation has been amended multiple times, with Amendment 0003 (May 12, 2026) providing responses to questions, adjusting the CLIN structure, and incorporating a revised Statement of Work (Attachment 4). Bidders must review the latest SOW and clarifications.
- Contact: Jason Albright, Jason_Albright@ios.doi.gov, 617-519-6145.