Bid guide
How to bid on Historical Support Services BPA for USACE History Office
What the agency is buying
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) History Office (CEHO) is seeking historical support services. This opportunity will establish a pool of Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) holders. These contractors will assist CEHO, other USACE organizations, and the U.S. Army Engineer School at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
The work involves historical research and writing, reviewing historical products, preserving documents and artifacts, and conducting oral histories. This is a chance for firms with historical expertise to support a significant federal agency's mission to collect, preserve, interpret, and disseminate its history.
Key dates and deadlines
The solicitation was published on September 08, 2026. If you have questions about the solicitation, they must be submitted by 5:00 PM EST on September 14, 2026. Questions submitted after this time may not receive a response.
Proposals are due by 12:00 PM EST on September 21, 2026. All proposals must be received by this deadline to be considered.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for professional services firms specializing in historical research, archival management, oral history programs, and historical writing and editing. Firms with experience in government or military history are particularly well-suited.
The work requires expertise in collecting, arranging, cataloging, and preserving historical materials, as well as conducting in-depth historical analysis and producing various historical products.
How to respond
To access the solicitation documents, you need to click “View original source” on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all the documents, though this is not always required for every bid.
Once you have reviewed the solicitation and its attachments, prepare your proposal according to the instructions provided in the Performance Work Statement for the Master Blanket Purchase Agreement. Submit any clarification questions by the stated deadline to the Point of Contact listed in the solicitation.
Tips for a competitive response
When preparing your proposal, clearly demonstrate your firm's experience with all aspects of historical support services, including research, writing, preservation, and oral histories. Provide specific examples of past projects that align with the requirements outlined by USACE.
Highlight the qualifications of your team members, such as their academic backgrounds, relevant certifications, and experience working with historical documents and artifacts. Ensure your proposal directly addresses all requirements in the Performance Work Statement and is submitted well before the deadline.
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