NATIONAL HISTORY DAY COORDINATION

This sole‑source contract awards the Historical Society of New Mexico $200,000 to coordinate the State’s National History Day (NHD) program for the 2026‑2027 competition cycle. The scope includes statewide outreach, contest administration, travel subsidies for approximately 60 state‑level winners to the national competition in Washington, DC, teacher professional development, and a final performance report. The contractor is the exclusive NHD affiliate in New Mexico, providing a unique capability that cannot be duplicated without national approval. • Coordination of state‑wide NHD contests (local, regional, statewide) and submission of winners to the national competition. • Travel, registration, lodging, and related expenses for ~60 student participants, chaperones, and staff. • Teacher outreach, training, and development of educational materials; required final report detailing participation metrics. • Fixed‑price award of $200,000 covering a nine‑month period (Oct 2026 – Jun 2027).