The Museum of the American Soldier Content Research and Writing
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to identify sources capable of providing content research and writing services for The Museum of the American Soldier at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. This effort supports the U.S. Army Museum Enterprise (AME) in developing content for a 21,000 square foot exhibit. Responses are due January 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will be responsible for:
- Conducting historical research and writing museum content scripts.
- Developing artifact identification label content.
- Identifying and providing locations for appropriately sized imagery, along with captions and credits. The museum's content will cover the history of the Military Police, Corps of Engineers, Chemical Corps, and general U.S. Army history.
Anticipated Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (RFI) for a potential Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract.
- Duration: Anticipated 12 months from contract start.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Product/Service Code: T013 (Technical Writing Services).
- Published: January 06, 2026.
- Questions Due: January 16, 2026, 10:00 AM EST.
- Answers Posted: January 26, 2026, 4:30 PM EST.
- RFI Close: January 28, 2026, 10:00 AM EST.
Special Requirements
- Place of Performance: Fort Leonard Wood, MO. Research may be conducted at other government facilities.
- Security: Contractor personnel may require background checks, potential Common Access Card (CAC) issuance, and mandatory training (e.g., IA, Cyber Awareness, CUI, OPSEC).
- Data Rights: All data produced will become the property of AME, and contractors cannot publish materials without written permission.
- Deliverables: Include research reports, draft and final museum scripts with imagery/captions, imagery location identification, artifact label content, and a hard drive with all digital files.
Response Details
Interested offerors should submit questions and responses electronically to Erik Foate at erik.v.foate.civ@army.mil. Responses should include business information such as size, NAICS, and PSC. This RFI is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Quotes (RFQ) or guarantee an award.