Opportunity
New Mexico General Services Department State Purchasing Division #70-50500-26-CP360
Award for Sole Source Coordination of National History Day in New Mexico
Posted
September 01, 2026
Respond By
September 17, 2026
Identifier
70-50500-26-CP360
NAICS
813920
This award recognizes the Historical Society of New Mexico as the sole provider for coordinating the state's National History Day competition. - Government Buyer: - State of New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs - OEMs and Vendors: - Historical Society of New Mexico (sole authorized affiliate) - Services Requested: - Coordination of New Mexico's National History Day competition for grades 6-12 - Facilitation of local, regional, and statewide contests - Outreach and professional development for teachers - Support and subsidized travel for approximately 60 state-level winners and chaperones to the national competition - Management of a statewide advisory committee - Liaison with the national National History Day program office - Fundraising efforts - Submission of a final report detailing participation and outcomes - Unique Requirements: - Only the Historical Society of New Mexico is authorized by the national organization to serve as the state affiliate and coordinator - Target participation: at least 2,000 students and 15 counties - Final report required by contract end - Contract Value: - $200,000 for a 9-month period - No other vendors or OEMs are eligible due to sole source designation
Description
This sole source procurement is for the coordination of New Mexico's state-level National History Day competition and participation in the national-level competition. The contractor will encourage student participation, support travel for competition winners and chaperones, facilitate contests, provide outreach and professional development for teachers, and maintain a statewide advisory committee. The contract term is from October 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with a total amount of $200,000. The Historical Society of New Mexico is the sole affiliate authorized by the national National History Day organization to coordinate this competition in New Mexico.