Operation Of Museums And Exhibition Buildings

The Product and Service Code (PSC) M1JA for "Operation of Museums and Exhibition Buildings" encompasses a wide range of museum-related services and conservation work. These services include artifact preservation, exhibit design, maintenance of historical sites, visitor experience research, and specialized conservation treatments for historical objects and architectural elements. The category covers work across various types of museums, including national historical parks, military museums, and cultural institutions.

Key Federal Contract Awards in this category demonstrate a diverse range of museum support services with contract values typically ranging from $3,000 to $245,747. Frequently awarded entities include specialized conservation firms like Schuettinger Conservation Services, Olin Conservation, and RB Textile Conservation. Funding agencies include the National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, Department of the Navy, and Marine Corps. Many awards are set aside for small businesses, particularly woman-owned or minority-owned small businesses. Common places of performance include national historical parks, museums in Washington DC, and various federal facilities across the United States.

Recent Federal Contract Opportunities in this PSC category focus on specific conservation projects, primarily at the Thomas Edison National Historical Park in West Orange, New Jersey. These opportunities include conserving historic rugs, framed tapestry textiles, and a Lincrusta Walton wall covering. The solicitations are predominantly set aside for small businesses and involve detailed conservation work requiring specialized expertise. Another opportunity involves the Army Museum Enterprise's visitor counting services, indicating the category's broad scope beyond physical conservation to include museum operational support and visitor management technologies.