Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
11th ABN DIV Historian and Coordination Support
Dept of Defense · Dept of the Army · Sol. W912D027QA002
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The Army's 11th Airborne Division at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska wants a contractor to act as its Command Historian and coordination support (about half a full-time position). The work is organizing historical artifacts and archives, supporting VIP and Congressional visits, helping update the base agreement with the Air Force wing, and writing the annual unit history report. It is a total small business set-aside, firm-fixed-price, with a 12-month base starting 2 Nov 2026 and one 12-month option.
Watch out for
- Very specialized local expertise. Technical Capability is the top factor and calls for deep knowledge of 11th Airborne Division and Alaska military history and Alaska agency relationships, which few firms have.
the contractor demonstrates exceptional communication skills, written and verbal
- Incomplete quotes are rejected. A missing item or a failure to follow any instruction makes the quote non-responsive, and there are several required parts to prepare.
Quotes that fail to address all requirements or follow all
- Secret clearance and on-base work. The historian must work at JBER and hold or quickly obtain a Secret clearance, which limits who you can staff.
Physical work location in Building 1 (Perez Hall), Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.
- Staffing level is unclear. The work is described as 0.5 full-time equivalent, but it includes many deadlines and event support, so it is hard to price hours. Service Contract Act wage rules apply (Command Historian listed at $40.19 for information only).
The Contractor shall provide one .5 equivalent (FTE) to the Government
- Short quote window. Questions are due 15 October and quotes 23 October 2026, with a start date of 2 November 2026.
- Evaluation text cross-reference. The evaluation provision (FAR 52.212-2) just says to see an amendment, while the factors appear in the addendum, so check for amendments before quoting.
See amendment.
Read from the notice and 3 attachments.
- Solicitation - W912D027QA002.pdf
- 11ABD Historian Contract (Revised Version) 2 OCT 2026.docx
- WD 2015-5681 rev29.pdf
Full brief
What they want
- Act as the Command Historian for the 11th Airborne Division Chief of Staff office (0.5 full-time equivalent)
- Task 1: inventory and digitally catalogue artifacts and documents within 90 days, and set up displays in Building 1 and other headquarters within 180 days
- Present a short historical vignette at the monthly Command Update Brief, starting within 60 days of award
- Task 2: support the Commander's Initiative Group, including JPMRC Rotation 27-02 (February 2027), up to 3 Congressional or staff delegation visits and 2 other VIP visits
- Task 3: draft input and proposed changes to the JBER Memorandum of Agreement and its 32 annexes, and prepare briefs for the semi-annual Intermediate Command Summit
- Task 4: prepare the draft annual Unit History Report and write the division historical reporting SOP within 120 days
- Interview veterans and give historical advice and training to division staff
- Contract type
- Firm-fixed-price, non-personal services (commercial, FAR Part 12 combined synopsis/solicitation)
- Period of performance
- 12-month base (2 Nov 2026 to 1 Nov 2027) plus one 12-month option (2 Nov 2027 to 1 Nov 2028); possible extension of up to 6 months under FAR 52.217-8; total not to exceed 24 months under FAR 52.217-9
- Place of performance
- Building 1 (Perez Hall), 11th Airborne Division Headquarters, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska
- How they'll choose
- Best value tradeoff: Technical Capability is most important, then Past Performance, then Price. Price is checked for fairness and reasonableness and is not the deciding factor. The evaluated price includes the option year plus one-half of the final option price for the 6-month extension.
- Offers due
- 1000 AKDT on 23 October 2026 (questions due in writing by 1000 AKDT on 15 October 2026)
- How to submit
- Email to yolanda.m.ikner.civ@army.mil and michelle.i.aguilar2.civ@army.mil
- Page limits
- Technical capability narrative of no more than 10 pages in 12-point font
What they'll judge offers on
- Factor 1 - Technical Capability (knowledge and experience of the 11th Airborne Division and/or US Army Alaska; regional coordination experience in Alaska; historical research and communication skills)
- Factor 2 - Past Performance (relevance and quality of similar historical, archival and coordination support work)
- Factor 3 - Price (fair and reasonable, not the deciding factor)
What to include when you submit
- General information: business name, address, CAGE, UEI, business size and type, Federal tax ID, primary contact with phone and email, payment terms (such as net 30); keep SAM representations and certifications current
- Technical capability narrative (stand-alone, formatted to match the evaluation factors)
- Past performance: at least three relevant examples from the last five years, each with project description, period of performance, and a point of contact with current phone and email
- Price: fill in the monthly and extended prices on the SF-1449
- Respond to every item; if an item is "None" or "Not applicable," say so and explain
- Send questions in writing to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist at the emails above
You must have
- Small business concern (total small business set-aside under NAICS 541611, size standard $24.5 million)
This acquisition is a 100% set-aside for small business concerns.
- Secret security clearance, or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of contract start
Contractor will need to have or be able to obtain a Secret security clearance within 60 days of contract implementation.
- Extensive knowledge and experience of the 11th Airborne Division and/or US Army Alaska, plus experience working with federal, state, municipal, tribal, university and non-governmental agencies in Alaska
the contractor has extensive knowledge and experience in the 11th Airborne Division, or the United States Army Alaska (USARAK), or preferably both.
- At least three examples of relevant past performance from the last five years
Provide at least three (3) examples of relevant past performance on projects
- Registration in SAM and in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) for electronic invoicing
Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/
- Installation access training: Antiterrorism Level I within 30 days, iWatch within 10 days, and OPSEC Level I within 30 days
All Contractors requiring access to Army installations shall complete AT Level I awareness training
Not in the notice text
- Estimated contract value or budget
- Whether the work can be done by one person or needs a team, given the 0.5 FTE wording and the number of tasks
- Whether any amendment changes the evaluation factors or requirements (the evaluation clause says "See amendment")
- Who the current historian or incumbent contractor is, if any
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Key facts
- Response due
- Oct 23, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
- Posted
- Oct 8, 2026
- Notice type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Solicitation
- W912D027QA002
- Agency
- Dept of Defense · Dept of the Army
- Office
- 0413 Aq HQ Rco-Ak Wainwrig
- Set-aside
- Small Business Set Aside - Total
- NAICS
- 541611
- Product/service code
- R408
- Business type
- Consulting & professional services
- Place of performance
- Jber, AK, 99505
- Contracting contact
- Michelle Aguilarmichelle.i.aguilar2.civ@army.mil
What similar contracts paid
37 contracts at this agency under the same NAICS code, in the same state, had activity in the last 5 years, according to USAspending.gov. Small businesses won 77% of the dollars in this market over the last 3 fiscal years.
Typical contract$561KMiddle half: $199K to $4.5M
Typical per year$358KValue divided by years of performance
Possible incumbent's contract endsJul 2026A similar contract in this state, ending near when this one starts
Before you respond
Full notice text from SAM.gov
This combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services is prepared in accordance with FAR part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number W912D0-27-Q-A002 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) for 11th Airborne Division Historian and Coordination Support Services at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul. This acquisition is a 100% set-aside for small business concerns. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this acquisition is 541611, Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services and the small business size standard is $24.5 million. See addendum to FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation provision in the Solicitation for the evaluation criteria of a complete quote. As outlined in the solicitation, all questions or concerns shall be submitted in writing no later than 1000 AKDT on 15 October 2026. As outlined in the solicitation, complete quotes are to be submitted no later than 1000 AKDT on 23 October 2026.
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