Operation and Interpretation of Mill Springs Mill - Kentucky

Project ID: W912P526QA024 FederalOpportunitiesSolicitation

Overview

Agency	USACE Nashville District
Deadline	05/27/26
Posted	05/14/26
Estimated Value	$75,000 - $250,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	SBA
NAICS	712120 - Historical Sites
PSC	M1JA - Operation Of Museums And Exhibition Buildings
Location	Monticello, KY 42633 United States

Description

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Summary

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 27 May 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.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Nashville District Contracting Division is seeking a contractor to provide milling and interpretive services at Mill Springs Mill, located in Lake Cumberland, KY. The goal of this contract is to ensure the operation of the mill and to educate visitors about its historical significance, particularly its role in Civil War history. The mill is situated approximately 15 miles from Somerset and 5 miles from Monticello on Highway 1275 in Wayne County, Kentucky. Work Details The contractor will be responsible for furnishing all labor, equipment, fuel, transportation, tools, and supplies necessary for the operation of Mill Springs Mill. Key tasks include: 1. **Operator Duties**: The operator must be present during open hours on weekends and holidays, operate the mill's stones and water-wheel for public viewing, conduct corn grinding demonstrations on weekends and holidays, sharpen stones, and clean all equipment before and after the grinding season. 2. **Interpreter Duties**: Tours will be provided at the start of each day and every half hour thereafter if visitors are present. The interpreter must accommodate visitors during low visitation periods while ensuring safety regulations are followed (e.g., no access to the third floor). The interpretive program aims to foster appreciation for the mill's cultural heritage and explain its historical context. 3. **Maintenance Responsibilities**: The contractor must perform operational startup tasks such as cleaning various areas of the mill and lubricating moving parts. During winterization or maintenance periods, they must adapt interpretive services to continue engaging visitors with ongoing construction or preservation work. Period of Performance The contract period includes a base year from May 22, 2026, through September 15, 2026, with options for three additional years extending through September 11, 2029. Place of Performance Mill Springs Mill Recreation Area, Lake Cumberland, Kentucky.

Contacts

Contact name	Jamie Lynn Barnes
Contact email	jamie.l.barnes@usace.army.mil
Contact phone	(615) 736-5643
Secondary contact name	Andrew Roth
Secondary contact email	andrew.r.roth@usace.army.mil
Secondary contact phone	(615) 736-7793