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Contracts and Grants Directorate Library of Congress

101 Independence Ave. SE LA 325 Washington DC 20540-9411

Contracts & Grants Directorate Library of Congress

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101 Independence Av SE Washington DC 20540-9411

To all Offerors/Bidders

030ADV24Q0006

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Adejuwon, Mojisola

BLOCK 14 ADDENDUM

The purpose of Amendment 0001 is to amend Section C.3.5 ARTIFACT MOUNTS and Section F.2 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS/DELIVERABLES as indicated in the strikethrough deletions and in the red text additions and to provide an updated Attachment J-3 - Case Mounts (002)a and Attachment J-7 - 030ADV24Q0006 - Responses to Offeror Questions.

All other terms and conditions of Solicitation 030ADV24Q0006 remain unchanged.

030ADV24Q0006 0001 Section C

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

Statement of Work

C.1. OVERVIEW/BACKGROUND

In June 2024, the Library of Congress (Library) will open the Treasures exhibition in the NW Curtain Gallery of the Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building, to give annual onsite visitors (1.9 million in 2019) a better sense of what the Library is, what it collects, and what it preserves, as the largest physical collection of human knowledge in the world.

The Library of Congress (LOC) Exhibits Office (EO) seeks a highly experienced museum exhibition artifact and object Mount Maker to provide mounts and brackets for artifacts, prepare and fit the mounts to the artifacts, and install the custom mounts for the artifacts related to a large-scale exhibition.

C.2. SCOPE

The Contractor shall provide detailed drawings, fabricate, deliver and install conservation grade, custom mounts for the display of artifacts related to a large-scale exhibition.

C.3. REQUIREMENTS

C.3.1 GENERAL SUMMARY

The Contractor shall fabricate, deliver, and install up to thirty (30) conservation grade artifact mounts for Library objects.

The Contractor shall visit the LOC to review, measure, and design each mount for custom fit and display. Object mounts shall not damage, alter, or harm any object to be displayed. All mounts and mount blanks shall be fabricated in the Contractor’s facilities, and brought to the LOC for custom fitting prior to installation. The Contractor shall return to the LOC to install all finished mounts, in coordination with LOC staff. All visits to the Library must be coordinated with the

COR.

C.3.2 SITE VISITS AND ON-SITE PARTICIPATION

The Contractor shall attend meetings both onsite at the LOC and via Zoom or other video-conferencing platforms, as scheduled by the COR.

a. Introductory Kick Off meeting – The Contractor shall participate in an introductory kick off meeting where the project will be formally launched. During this meeting, the Contractor will be introduced to the LOC staff, discuss the contract scope, and the project schedule.

b. Site Visits – The Contractor shall attend subsequent on-site meetings to review exhibit artifacts in need of mounts and to take the necessary field dimensions for creating mounts. The typical Treasures case for all mount components shall be reviewed in the gallery by the Contractor, the COR, Library Conservation and EO staff. The Contractor shall coordinate visits with the COR.

c. Bi-weekly Meetings - The Contractor shall attend bi-weekly meetings via Zoom or other video-conferencing platforms throughout the duration of the project. During these meetings, the Contractor shall review any issues or items relevant to services that are being provided under this contract. The meetings are intended to accomplish general project management.

d. The Contractor’s project manager or mount maker shall be on site during delivery and installation phases. Two weeks of on-site time is expected of the Contractor for the installation of mounts.

C.3.3 DETAIL DRAWINGS AND SCHEDULING.

C.3.3.1 The Contractor shall review the Exhibition Drawing package and all support documents attached at Section J.

Contract documents include the Treasures Design drawings (Attachment J-1 – Treasures Design Part1; Attachment J-2 – Treasures Design Part2) and the Treasures Mounts/Pictures document (Attachment J-3 - Case Mounts (002)a) to get a thorough understanding of the placement and position of the artifacts in the display cases; this is to better inform the Contractor of the kind of mount needed for each artifact.

C.3.3.2 Detail drawings: The Contractor shall deliver detailed drawings describing the intent and direction of each mount to the COR. Drawings shall include all proposed materials, surface finishes, and padding or materials where the mount comes into contact with the object. Drawings shall include notes on how the mount will anchor into the exhibit component where the object will be displayed. Drawings shall be electronically delivered via email, Dropbox, or Box in the form of PDF files to the COR. The drawings shall provide recommendations for display case interface, case interior display structures and methodology of interface with exhibit case structure.

Drawings will be reviewed, redlined, and approved by the LOC within five (5) business days of receipt of drawings. The Contractor shall make corrections to the drawings and resubmit updated drawings to the COR within three (3) business days.

C.3.3.3 Scheduling: All aspects of the design and production must conform to the exhibition production schedule and will be reviewed by the LOC staff and Contractor at the kickoff meeting after contract award. The Contractor shall produce a schedule indicating the following to be reviewed and approved by LOC:

a) Delivery of mount drawings;

b) Oddy testing period;

c) Fabrication of all new object mount elements;

d) Deliver and fit all new mounts to corresponding objects; and

e) Installation of designated new mounts in accordance with project schedule.

C.3.4 MATERIAL SAMPLES, PROTOTYPES and MOCKUPS The Contractor shall provide material samples of designated exhibit components for aesthetic and conservation review and approval. All materials suggested by the Contractor shall adhere to current Museum and Conservation quality standards including Oddy tested materials. Materials shall not give off gas or harm objects. Proof of Oddy tested materials approved by other museum institutions are acceptable.

C.3.4.1 Material Samples: The Contractor shall provide two (2) copies each of material samples of designated exhibit components for aesthetic and conservation review. Material samples shall measure 12 x 12” for flat stock materials, metal samples, etc., as specified in the drawing package, and be labeled on the back with information including name of exhibit element, and date of submission for Library approval. All material sample submissions shall include related Sample Data Sheet (SDS) material data sheets, where applicable. All approvals or responses will be provided to the Contractor by the COR. Approval of materials by LOC will take five (5) days.

C.3.4.2 Prototypes and Mockups – Bigger objects may need foam core mock up to determine pitch and angle of the artifact inside the display case. The Contractor shall fabricate and demonstrate the mockup prior to the start of fabrication. The Contractor shall provide as many as five (5) mock ups of specific mounts or details of exhibit mount components where material or functionality are best reviewed with real material and function.

C.3.5 ARTIFACT MOUNTS

Noted in this section below are mount descriptions. See Attachment J-3 - Case Mounts (002)a. However, during the object review meetings, the contractor can suggest a mount direction that would best suit the safety and preservation of these rare artifacts. Changes in direction will be considered by the LOC staff, but must be approved by the COR

C.3.5.1 Object 84.00: Marshall Islands Wood Stick Chart

Location: Case 1.1 Mount Description: The Contractor shall provide mount hardware to attach the artifact to a fabric covered panel provided by LOC. The artifact shall be mounted to the panel with "L" shaped brass hooks with felt barrier.

C.3.5.2 Object 86.00: Hornbook with abacus Location: Case 1.2 Mount Description: The Contractor shall provide mount hardware to attach the artifact to an angled fabric covered wedge provided by LOC. The wedge angle shall be 10 degrees off vertical and attached to the case back wall by LOC staff. The Contractor shall provide a bracket type mount to support and attach the hornbook to the wedge. The Contractor shall also provide small conservation grade material to serve as pillow support for artifact beads as part of the mount.

C.3.5.3 Object 82.00: Tibetan hand-painted scroll Location: Case 1.3

Mount Description: The object is on existing backboard but needs additional support. The Contractor shall provide mount hardware to attach the artifact to a fabric covered large panel provided by LOC. Fabric selected for this exhibit must be free of PVC, stain resistant, have no topical finishes, pass all Conservation Oddy tests and must be 100% cotton.

This material must be used when fabric is needed. i.e. possibly to cover any areas where the mount is visible.

As a description of the panel, the Library will provide:

OBO, Fabric and Polyfelt covered board that is removable and will attach with a cleat to a larger OBO fabric covered board that will be fixed in the case at an angle. The angle of the panel is to be determined. Fabric will be mechanically fastened with staples to the back of the OBO board. There may be a layer of Polyfelt between the fabric and OBO. The back of all boards will be finished.

Contractor can assume that the angled OBO boards will be stable.

The panel shall have a lip (provided by the Contractor) at the bottom of the panel to keep the object from sliding out of place. The Contractor shall work with Textile Conservator, provided by the Library under a separate contract, to determine how to attach artifact to panel and panel to back wall of display case. The mount must support the textile object at the top and bottom where there are existing dowls that are part of the object.

C.3.5.4 Object 96.00 Lincoln’s Wallet:

Location: Case1.4 Mount Description: LOC Conservation will supply the Vivak support for the wallet. The Contractor shall make a lip to keep the Vivak support from sliding off the shelf.

C.3.5.5 Object 96.00.01 Lincoln’s Handkerchief:

Location: Case 1.4 Mount Description: LOC Conservation will supply a Vivak support for the handkerchief. The Contractor shall make a lip to keep the Vivak support from sliding off the shelf.

C.3.5.6 Object 96.00.02 Lincoln’s Pocket knife:

Location: Case 1.4 Mount Description: The Contractor shall provide a brass mount anchored into shelf provided by LOC.

C.3.5.7 Object 96.00.03 Lincoln’s Folding glasses w string:

Location: Case 1.4 Mount Description: The Contractor shall provide a brass bracket mount anchored into shelf provided by LOC.

C.3.5.8 Object 96.00.04 Lincoln’s Leather glasses case:

Location: Case 1.4

Mount Description: The Contractor shall provide a brass bracket mount anchored into shelf provided by LOC.

C.3.5.9 Object 96.00.05 Lincoln’s Watch fob:

Location: Case 1.4 Mount Description: The Contractor shall provide a brass bracket mount anchored into shelf provided by LOC.

C.3.5.10 Object 96.00.06 Confederate bill:

Location: Case 1.4 Mount Description: LOC Conservation will supply a Vivak support for the Confederate bill. The Contractor shall make a lip to keep the Vivak support from sliding off the shelf.

C.3.5.11 Object 96.00.07 Lens cleaner:

Location: Case 1.4 Mount Description: The Contractor shall provide a spider mount anchored into shelf provided by LOC.

C.3.5.12 Object 96.00.08 Sleeve button:

Location: Case 1.4 Mount Description: The Contractor shall provide a spider mount anchored into shelf provided by LOC.

C.3.5.13 Object 63.00 Terra cotta bust Location: Case 2.3 Mount Description: The Contractor shall provide pins to hold the bust in place.

C.3.5.14 Object 40.00.01 Record album:

Location: Case 2.5 Mount Description: The record album will be displayed on an angled shelf provide by LOC. The Contractor shall provide a circle of flat acrylic the size of the record album. A layer of mylar will be provided by the LOC to place between the record and the acrylic. In the center of the circle, required, is an acrylic “dowel” to hold the album in place. Supporting the circle of acrylic, brass “L” brackets, shall be fastened to the bottom of the circular shelf. The L brackets shall be fabricated by the Contractor.

C.3.5.15 Object 44.00 Gold record album:

Location: Case 2.5 Mount Description: The gold record album will be displayed on an angled circular shelf provide by LOC. The Contractor shall provide a circle of flat acrylic the size of the gold record album. A layer of mylar will be provided by the LOC to place between the record and the acrylic. In the center of the circle, required, is an acrylic “dowel” to hold the album in place. Supporting the circle of acrylic, brass “L” brackets with shrink tube, shall be fastened to the bottom of the circular shelf. The L brackets shall be fabricated by the Contractor.

C.3.5.16 Object 72.01 Rubber disc:

Location: Case 2.5 Mount Description: The disc shall be mounted to a circular riser provided by LOC with small supports needed for warped disc. The Contractor shall provide the supports. The mount shall include pins to keep the disc from migrating.

C.3.5.17 Object 33.00 Paper scroll:

Location: Case 2.6 Mount Description: The scroll will be displayed on a flat shelf provided by the LOC. The object lay flat on the deck, with mylar (provided by LOC) underneath. The Contractor shall supply acrylic supports to fit inside each end of the scroll. The mount shall include pins to keep the scroll end tubes stationary.

C.3.5.18 Object 108.00 Crystal flute Location: Case 3.3 Mount Description: The Contractor shall provide brass bracket mounts with shrink tube to support the flute. Mounts are anchored to the floor of the small flute case.

C.3.5.19 Object 99.00 Painted canvas:

Location: Case 3.5 Mount Description: The Contractor shall provide a rod with which to hang the painted canvas. The rod hardware, provided by the Contractor, shall be fastened to the case wall provided by LOC.

C.3.5.20 Object 59.00.00/.01 Two metal pins:

Location: Case 3.6 Mount Description: The Contractor shall provide two separate spider mounts anchored into shelf provided by LOC.

C.3.5.21 Object 60.00.01 Glass bottle:

Location: Case 3.6 Mount Description: The Contractor shall provide a brass bracket mount anchored into shelf provided by LOC.

C.3.5.22 Object 16.00 Hooked rug:

Location: Case 4.3 Mount Description: The object is to be mounted by the Contractor Textile Conservator (services will be provided under separate contract) on a fabric covered panel provided by LOC. The panel will be attached to a flat plinth base provided by LOC.

As a description of the panel, the Library will provide:

OBO, Fabric and Polyfelt covered board that is removable and will attach with a cleat to a larger OBO fabric covered board that will be fixed in the case at an angle. Fabric will be mechanically fastened with staples to the back of the OBO board. There may be a layer of Polyfelt between the fabric and OBO. The back of all boards will be finished.

Contractor can assume that the angled OBO boards will be stable.

The Contractor shall work with Textile Conservation to provide Velcro attach points on the panel for Velcro attach points sewn on the rug by LOC staff Textile Conservator (services will be provided under separate contract). The Contractor shall anchor panel to the wall at an angle to be determined.

C.3.5.23 Object 25.00 Black lace dress:

Location: Case 4.6 Mount Description: The custom mannequin for the dress to be provided by LOC. The Contractor shall provide a fabric covered panel to be placed on the case deck. The base of the dress form will be placed on this panel.

C.3.6 DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION –The Contractor shall safely deliver and install all mount components described in this Statement of Work (SOW) to the LOC, in coordination with the COR. The Contractor shall follow all Library delivery protocols, when delivering final product. The Contractor shall provide all tools, equipment, and materials necessary to complete a successful installation.

C.3.6.1 Delivery: The Contractor shall work closely with the COR to schedule and coordinate parking and loading in of materials at least one week prior to proposed delivery date. All deliveries must made as described in LC52.211-2 (Deliveries to the Library of Congress), prior to arriving to the Thomas Jefferson Building. Offsite inspection may be necessary for large products as described in LC52.211-2 (Deliveries to the Library of Congress, Capitol Hill Campus) in section F and is coordinated by the COR

The Contractor shall be financially responsible for all repairs needed as a direct result of any damage incurred during the delivery of new exhibit components and related material. See LC52.211-2 for further delivery instructions.

The Contractor shall measure Library elevators to determine maximum section dimensions prior to delivery. The Contractor may hand-carry casework up the Jefferson Building stairs, if display components exceed elevator capacity. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to physically deliver all components into the gallery space or designated staging areas for object storage. Delivery must be coordinated with the COR prior to arrival.

C.3.6.2 Installation: The Contractor shall install all new exhibit mounts in accordance with the final exhibit plan.

C.3.7 PUNCH LIST

At the completion of delivery and installation of all items described in this contract, the Contractor and Library staff will generate an official list of delivery items that need to be amended, adjusted, corrected, repaired, or replaced within 10 business days of the generation of the approved list.

C.4. DESIGN FEATURES, MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS AND TESTING

C.4.1 MOUNT MATERIALS PURCHASE AND HANDLING: The Contractor shall be responsible for the procurement of all materials and related labor and tools to fabricate the new mounts.

C.4.2 CONSERVATION MATERIALS: Each mount shall be fabricated from conservation-grade materials such as brass, acrylic, linen, or other conservation grade materials. Where mounts come in contact with the object, the surface shall be padded with conservation grade muslin, moleskin or conservation grade shrink tube, and approved membrane materials

C.4.3 PAINT AND FINISHES: Painted surfaces must be completed 30 days prior to installation of artifacts, to allow for proper off-gassing. If the display mounts are to be painted, it shall be done with at least one coat primer, and two coats with an Oddy tested approved latex paint. The following paint colors have passed Oddy tests conducted by the Library’s Conservation department and have been approved [Sherwin-Williams Super Paint water-based series paint]. Color and finish to be provided at kick off meeting.

C.4.4 DISPLAY CASE FURNITURE – LIFTS, WEDGES, RISERS, PEDESTALS

All display furniture (lifts, wedges, risers, and pedestals) shall be fabricated from stiff foamed polyurethane board with density that is 500kg/m3. All furniture shall either be fabric wrapped or have a painted finish per the drawing package. If display furniture is to be fabric wrapped, the Contractor shall do so with Oddy tested approved fabric. Fabric shall be mechanically secured – no adhesives shall be allowed. Contractor shall provide and install all fabric needed for fabric-wrapping tasks. Fabric color to be provided at kick off meeting. Fabric samples shall be provided by the Contractor to the COR during the Material, Prototype and Mockup phase for Library’s conservation testing. If the display furniture is to be painted, it shall be done with at least one coat primer, two coats with an Oddy tested approved latex paint. The following paint colors have passed Oddy tests conducted by the Library’s Conservation department and have been approved [Sherwin-Williams Super Paint water-based series paint] Color and finish to be provided at kick off meeting.

All edges shall be clean and without burs, dents or blemishes.

C.4.4.1 Display Case Lifts –Lift wall material shall be no thinner than ½” to provide adequate structural support. Lifts shall be either fabric wrapped or painted per the design documents attached Treasures Design drawings (Attachment J-1 – Treasures Design Part1; Attachment J-2 – Treasures Design Part2).

C.4.4.2 Display Case Wedges –Top surface of Wedge will typically be slanted to a 30-degree pitch. Wedge wall material shall be no thinner than ½” to provide adequate structural support.

C.4.4.3 Display Case Risers –Riser wall material shall be no thinner than ½” to provide adequate structural support.

Risers may require blocking or rib system within the structure to allow the structure to safely support objects or pedestals without bowing or sagging.

C.4.4.4 Display Case Pedestals –Pedestal wall material shall be no thinner than ½” to provide adequate structural support.

C.4.4.5 Display Panels: Case interiors panels shall be constructed from stiff foamed polyurethane board with density that is 500kg/m3. Panel thickness shall be ¾” with reinforcement ribs as needed. All panels shall be fabric wrapped or painted with a water-based paint per the design documents attached Treasures Design drawings (Attachment J-1- Treasures Design Part1; Attachment J-2 – Treasures Design Part2).

C.4.5 MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS AND TESTING

The Contractor shall submit product specifications and safety data sheets where applicable for all mount components including panels, glazing, paints, coatings, caulks, adhesives including tapes, gaskets, and fabrics with proof of Oddy tested results prior to the start of fabrication. A good source of information on products previously tested can be found at http://www.conservation wiki.com/wiki/Oddy_Tests:_Materials_Databases. The results do not provide an endorsement of specific products but may be a time efficient method of screening products.

C.4.6 BARRIERS AND SEALANTS

Construction materials used in any location that shares circulation with the artifact chamber must favor inert products such as an approved PVC foam over any sort any sheet goods containing wood. If wood or composite board products must be used anywhere in the interior of the case, film or sheet barriers made from inert material must segregate all surfaces of the board. Barriers must be mechanically attached or heat welded. Any adhesive used must be tested to ensure collection safety.

Prohibited barrier and sealant ingredients include but are not limited to oils, polyurethane, polyvinyl chloride, and polyvinyl acetate. Acrylic or latex paints may not be used as barrier coating as they are too porous to create an adequate seal.

C.4.7 TEXTILES

All fabrics must be approved by the COR, prior to use and tested as stated in general conditions above unless recent test results are available. Fabrics must be stretched and stapled or sewn. Adhesive attachment is not permitted. Examples of fabric categories most likely to pass testing include undyed and unbleached cotton, undyed and unbleached linen, 100% Polyester or cotton-polyester blends, acrylic felt. The following categories of fabrics are unacceptable: wool, silk, and jute. Additives including but not limited to fire retardants, sulfur-based dyes, wrinkle inhibitors, phosphates, and surface finishes are prohibited.

C.4.8 CAULKS AND PUTTIES

Two-part Silicone (RTV 2) or acrylic caulks are generally acceptable for use but must be provided with Oddy test results.

All caulks must be neutral curing, and ammonia-free.

Unacceptable materials: One-part silicones (RTV 1), butyl rubber, linseed oil-based putties, latex caulking that contains volatile fungicides (used in kitchen and bathroom applications), and polyurethane spray foams and polyurethane caulks.

C.4.9 PROHIBITED CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

Prohibited construction materials include but are not limited to the following:

1. Oil-based paints or varnishes, modified alkyd paints.

2. Any material that emits formaldehyde including, but not limited to, plywood, particleboard, hardboard, and plastic laminates.

3. Acid-curing silicones, sealants and adhesives.

4. Vinyl products, including, but not limited to, unstable chlorine-containing polymers (i.e., polyvinyl chloride, and Saran).

5. Polyurethane-based products, including, but not limited to, paints, varnishes, and foams.

6. Asbestos, sulfur, and lead-containing materials.

7. Cellulose nitrate containing materials (i.e., lacquers and adhesives).

8. Cellulose acetate-containing fabrics and films.

C.4.10 OFF-GASING PRIOR TO INSTALLATION

All mount fabrication shall be scheduled to ensure that all components have at least 30 days to off gas any volatile chemicals before installation at the Library of Congress.

C.5. OTHER REQUIREMENTS

C.5.1 KEY PERSONNEL. The following positions are considered key personnel

a. PRINCIPAL. The Contractor shall provide a Museum Fabrication Principal with seven (7) years of experience leading a firm and a demonstrated track record of successfully producing museum quality, conservation-grade, high-value mounts for historical exhibitions for cultural institutions of comparable size and importance as the Library of Congress. The Principal shall attend project kick off meetings, site visits, and quality control inspection tasks. The Principal may also attend progress meetings, but attending all progress meetings is not mandatory.

b. CHIEF MOUNT MAKER. The Contractor shall provide a Museum quality Fabrication Chief Mount Maker who shall be responsible for the performance of the firm’s work and have five (5) years of experience successfully managing the production, delivery and installation of museum quality, conservation-grade, high-value mounts for objects in historical exhibitions. The Chief Mount Maker shall have experience in fabricating and installing mounts for artifacts of cultural institutions of comparable size and importance as the Library of Congress. The designated mount-maker that will be creating and installing the mounts for the designated artifacts. The Chief Mount Maker shall demonstrate experience with a variety of materials for mounts including acrylic, brass, steel, and museum board similar to the artifacts and objects listed in the section C.3.5 above. The Chief Mount Maker shall attend project kick off meetings, site visits, progress meetings and quality control inspection activities. The Chief Mount Maker shall be on site during deliveries, throughout the installation phase, and during quality control inspection tasks.

C.6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

C.6.1 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY. The LOC will provide the following:

a) CAD drawings (hard copy or electronic where available) of existing and new exhibit design. Case detail drawings shall be communicated after the award and prior to the Kick off meeting.

b) All exhibit artifacts designated in Section C.3.5. Note, artifact will need to stay on site here at the Library, but, access to these artifacts will be given (here on site) in order to complete the work.

C.6.2 The Jefferson Building passenger elevator interior dimensions are:

a) Jefferson Building interior elevator dimensions (73” Length x 69.5” Width x 92” Height)

b) Elevator door dimensions (70” Length x 42” Width x 81” Height) However, Contractor is responsible for confirming all measurements for the purpose of providing services under this contract.

C.6. TRAVEL: All travel undertaken under this contract is non-reimbursable.

030ADV24Q0006 0001 Section F

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.2 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS/DELIVERABLES

The dates on the schedule below are no later than dates and maybe earlier if the contract is awarded earlier. The final due dates will be included in the contract.

Requirements Paragraph Reference

Description of Event/Deliverable

Due Date Price

C.3.2 Kick Off meeting Jan 2 2024 NSP (Not Separately Priced)

C.3.2 Artifact Review: a complete review of all artifacts where the mount for all objects shall be determined. A written report summarizing the direction of mounts for all objects shall be submitted to the COR.

Jan 15, 2024

C.3.3 Detail drawings: sketches of each mount to be presented to the Library.

Feb 1, 2024

C.3.5 Fabrication and Delivery of all mounts; include test and final fitting of mounts to objects at LOC

Feb 1, 2024- May 1, 2024

C.3.6 Delivery and Installation: includes final fitting of mounts and artifact installation on site in the Display cases

May 1-15, 2024

C.3.7 Punchlist: remedy any mount which does not properly fit the artifact or display case.

May 15-Jun 10, 030ADV24Q0006 0001 Section J

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

Attachment J-3 - Case Mounts (002)a -10-23-2023 (19 Pages)

Attachment J-7 - 030ADV24Q0006 - Responses to Offeror Questions – 10-23-2023 (1 Page)

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