National Coast Guard Museum Staffing and Operations Support

Department of Homeland Security · U.S. Coast Guard · Head of Contracting Activity — CG-HCA-COCO-4 (Contracting)

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Solicitation expected: August 21, 2026
Anticipated award: September 11, 2026 · Q4 2026
Estimated value: $1M to $2M
Period of performance: September 17, 2026 to September 16, 2027
Contract type: Firm Fixed Price
Expected vehicle: OASIS+
Competition: New Requirement, No Contract

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Requirements ownerOtto Schlicht,Otto.P.Schlicht@uscg.mil
Small Business SpecialistMark SolomonMark.K.Solomon2@uscg.mil · (571) 610-6114

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Published by the agency in its acquisition forecast, last updated August 12, 2026. Forecast entries are plans, not commitments — dates slip and requirements get cancelled, restructured or absorbed into another buy.

Requirement details

Solicitation number: *F2026073399
Notice type: Forecast
NAICS: 561210 — Facilities Support Services
Set-aside: SB
Posted: 2026-08-12
Place of performance: New London, CT

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Statement of work, as posted

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is preparing for the opening and operation of the National Coast Guard Museum (NCGM) in New London, Connecticut. The NCGM will serve as the national showcase for the history and missions of the U.S. Coast Guard, honoring the legacy of its service members and inspiring future generations. To ensure a world-class visitor experience and professional management of its collections, the USCG is seeking potential sources to provide comprehensive museum staffing and operational support. The USCG is seeking vendors with proven expertise in museum operations. Specifically, we are interested in companies that have experience providing contracted staffing and management for cultural institutions, particularly other museums in the New England region. Core areas of expertise required include, but are not limited to: • Curatorial and Collections Management: • Professional curation services, including exhibit research, design, and installation. • Collections management, artifact handling, preservation, and cataloging in accordance with museum best practices. • Visitor and Guest Services: • Management of daily visitor operations, including ticketing, information services, and volunteer/docent coordination. • Ensuring a positive, safe, and engaging environment for all guests. • Education and Public Programming: • Development and execution of educational programs and curriculum for various audiences, including K-12 school groups, families, and adults. • Creation of engaging visitor experiences, guided tours, and interactive exhibits. • Management of school and group visit scheduling and logistics. • General Operations Support: • Event management for special functions, lectures, and community days. • Exhibit Maintenance and Technical Support • Audiovisual (AV) and Media Systems Maintenance: Expertise in diagnosing and resolving issues with multimedia displays, interactive touchscreens, projectors, audio systems, and specialty lighting. • IT Systems Management: Management of the dedicated IT hardware and software that drives museum exhibits, including media servers, single-board computers, and associated operating systems. This includes routine software updates and patch management

Contact

Point of contact: Otto Schlicht,
Role: Requirements owner
Email: Otto.P.Schlicht@uscg.mil
Secondary: otto.p.schlicht@uscg.mil

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