The contractor shall provide professional, technical, non-personal provenance research services to the smithsonian institution, office of the under secretary, (smithsonian, ousa) for the freer gallery…

The contractor shall provide professional, technical, non-personal provenance research services to the smithsonian institution, office of the under secretary, (smithsonian, ousa) for the freer gallery of art and arthur m. Sackler gallery (FSG) provenance research project. Phase i comprehensive assessment and a plan of action estimate 4 5 days on site at FSG, 20-30 hours off-site review and assess prior research done at FSG, including review of provenance materials of project to date, review of sample object files, consult with curatorial and collection records staffs. Undertake an initial survey of FSG records and collections, and assess data base and existing technical resources. Establish an initial priority list of objects or object classes identified for provenance research. The development of the initial priority lists will reflect the results of the above-noted reviews and consultations and will attempt to take into account the ongoing curatorial, administrative and exhibition schedules of the FSG. Survey provenance efforts of other museums/institutions with similar types of collections, i.e. asian, islamic, decorative arts to gain insight into resources and into experiences/challenges. Provide examples of best practice in provenance research protocols, guidelines, procedures, available tools and resources. Write a plan of action, including a proposal of work, timeframe, identification of envisioned staffing needs, and budget. Identification of on-site researcher staffing needs for further phases. Phase II implementation of provenance research training and introduction of researcher to FSG and FSG systems conduct research at FSG in coordination with FSG staff. Review of available resources locally and domestically review of library and archival materials as available i.e. library of congress, national gallery, national archives, dealer and collector archives correspondence and dialogue with resources and colleagues with related research identify non-domestic research needs and original documentation resources undertake non-domestic research with additional or traveling staff as necessary provide regular evaluations quarterly of progress and next steps refine priority lists as research evolves input research data into collections record date base evaluate approach to publishing research on http provenance.SI.EDU JSP index aspx and on the FSG website, in conjunction with FSG and smithsonian staff, policies, and technology; consider portal project participation. Monitor and evaluate researchers and FSG teams work. Phase III publication, and m & e, training and systems establishment implementation of website provenance research publication preparation and facilitation of training workshops for FSG staff who will be participating in or affected by the provenance research project. Provide written guidance on internal systems required for recording provenance information with an eye to publication. Consider alternative productive methods of transparency and education, i.e. a series of small focused exhibitions or publications/brochures. Continue monitoring and evaluating researchers and FSG teams work. Create priority lists for ongoing provenance research have staff participate or lecture in provenance research symposia or discussions, i.e. AAM provenance workshops or symposia or icom meetings develop standards for provenance research in regards to new acquisitions or deaccessions exclusive of freer