Operation and Interpretation of Mill Springs Mill - Kentucky

The U.S. Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers Nashville District, is conducting market research for the operation and interpretation of Mill Springs Mill in Monticello, Kentucky. This sources sought notice, identified under solicitation number W912P526Q1BN3, involves the management of a historic mill structure originally constructed in the 1830s. The site features original milling machinery, French burr stones for grinding corn, and various control mechanisms for the waterwheel and corn meal production. As a property listed on the Register of Historic Places, the facility requires precise interpretation, operation, and maintenance to preserve its historic significance.

The required services fall under NAICS 712120 for Historical Sites and PSC M1JA for the Operation of Museums and Exhibition Buildings. This procurement is designated as an SBA Small Business Administration set-aside. Performance involves the technical operation of historic grinding equipment, though the government maintains the right to issue milling stoppage orders for safety or preservation purposes. The notice includes three attachments: a Request for Information and a Performance Work Statement updated in April 2026.

Interested parties must submit responses by the deadline of May 6, 2026. Jamie Lynn Barnes serves as the primary point of contact for this market research effort. The scope of work is detailed across the provided documentation, which outlines the specific operational standards for the 2026 recreation season at the Mill Springs Park location.