1.1.4 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT Task Museam.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

United States Coast Guard (USCG) Museum Design and Production Project TASK 004 Final: CLIN 7 (new work) & complete Fabrication of CLINs 1-6 IDIQ Contract Number: 70Z02322D09230001 Program Manager:

Contracting Officer: Keisha M. Pullen Contracting Officers Representative (COR): Michelle Taylor Date: 07/15/2026.V3

1.0 GENERAL

BACKGROUND

The final development phase for the National Coast Guard Museum (NCGM) will be procured through Task Order 4, under CLIN 7 (new work) and finishing all remaining work from CLINs 1-6 for the 100% design. The task involves managing thousands of intricate line items and dependencies to fabricate and install all exhibits. The tasks comprehensively cover all casework, artifact mounting, graphics, gallery lighting, and the integration of technology and security systems. The scope of work for CLINs 1-6 was addressed in prior task orders.

This modification to Task 004 serves two (2) primary purposes. First, it will formally price and exercise CLIN 007, which was not exercised as part of the initial task order award because it could not be effectively priced until the work in CLINs 1-6 was substantially completed. Second, this modification will update the contract's "design of record" reference document from the 2024 design to incorporate all changes that have transpired in the last two (2) years.

1.2 SCOPE

The Contractor (hereinafter “Contractor” or “D&P”) shall provide the professional design services needed to complete remaining exhibit design, shop drawings, prototyping, fabrication, detailing, restoration, transportation, security, and installation of Museum interpretive exhibits and all associated components at the NCGM, New London, Connecticut prior to its opening as outlined in § 2.0 of this PWS. All work performed under this task order shall be completed as outlined in the base IDIQ contract number 70Z02322D09230001.

1.3 OBJECTIVE

This task order’s objective entails fabricating all exhibits, supporting media, artwork, case security, and building preparation to build out the New London, CT National Coast Guard Museum to finalize design of spaces and new exhibit fabrication.

1.4 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

The following documents are applicable to this requirement to the extent specified herein.

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2.0 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS/BASE AND OPTION

The work under this task order is divided into a Base Period and one (1) Option Period.

2.1 BASE PERIOD TASKS (Date of Award through September 30, 2026) The Contractor shall perform all necessary start-up activities and begin critical and time-sensitive fabrication work for the following CLINs. This includes, but is not limited to, project management, design finalization, procurement of long-lead materials, and initial fabrication of exhibit components.

CLIN 0001: Commence fabrication for Exhibit Fabrication, Artifact Mount making, Exhibit Casework, Exhibit theming, Structures Graphics, Interactives, Lighting, Media, Hardware, and Props/Scenic.

CLIN 0002: Commence professional design services for reconfiguring exhibits.

CLIN 0003: Commence activities for Building Security Hardware and Archival Cases.

CLIN 0004: Commence Contract Administration and Final Digital Artwork tasks.

CLIN 0005: Commence Licensing and acquisition of film and images.

CLIN 0006: Commence Electrical site work, signal cabling, and planning.

CLIN 0007: Commence fabrication of Optional Bid Items.

2.2 OPTION PERIOD 1 TASKS (Pending 2026 - 2027 funding)

Subject to the exercise of Option Period 1 by the Government, the Contractor shall complete all remaining fabrication, final assembly, transportation, on-site installation, integration, and project closeout activities for all CLINs listed below.

CLIN 0001 - 0007: Complete all remaining fabrication, perform final installation, conduct system testing, and complete all closeout activities as required.

(Detailed CLIN Specifications) CLIN 0001 – FFP – Exhibit Fabrication, Artifact Mount making, Exhibit Casework, Exhibit theming, Structures Graphics, Interactives, Lighting (main galleries), Lighting (STEM galleries), Media, Hardware, Props/Scenic.

D&P shall provide all services, labor, materials, equipment, and management needed to fabricate the exhibits for the entire NCGM in accordance with § 2.2.2 of the base IDIQ contract for all exhibits in applicable document 3 and as outlined in § 1.3 of the base contract with the exception of the exhibits labeled “A. mass evacuation and C. hurricane and floods” Sheet ID number iX.02.03a and the exhibit labeled “leadership panels (5)” on sheet iX.01.04 in the 100% design submission, reference document 3. All comments provided by the government in response to the 100% design submission for the non-excepted areas and approvals required by Contract Task Order 70Z02322F0923003, reference 2 shall be incorporated in detailing efforts prior to commencing fabrication under this CLIN.

D&P shall provide all services, labor, materials, equipment, and management needed to retrieve and modify as needed all artifacts and materials to create the exhibits. D&P shall include the transportation and modification of one HH-65 to install an interactive exhibit in the flight deck areas of Deck 02 in addition to all other modifications needed to fabricate the exhibits shown in applicable document in section 1.4.

D&P shall provide all services, labor, materials, equipment, and management needed to design and fabricate the contracted artwork bas relief sculpture for the lobby atrium and shown in reference document (3) D&P 100% final design submission 5/17/2024, Vol 1 Exhibit Design Drawings. The sculpture is considered commercial artwork, and the design shall be in keeping with the portrayal and design intent shown in reference document (3). The sculpture must be segmented to allow installation after beneficial occupancy of the building. The sculpture is permitted to be made of lightweight materials if the materials provide the aesthetic appearance as a traditional bas relief material. If lightweight materials are used, they must meet the interior wall and ceiling finish requirements that need to conform with § 803 and Table 803.13 of the 2018 International Building Code (IBC).

D&P shall provide all services, labor, materials, equipment, and management needed to design and fabricate lighting design of all gallery spaces, including final aim and focusing just prior to the Museum opening.

D&P shall provide all media exhibits outlined in 100% design submission to include pre-production and software production to deliver all final media ready for public opening. The first phase, pre-production, builds on the 100% Design Development package by moving to the next phase of media software design, final scripting, planning for field shoots, image selection, mock-ups and prototyping, costume and scene production and the creation of interim and final client presentations of each media piece.

The second phase of media software production involves the actual creation of the media pieces. Final video clips, photographs, voice-overs, music, and graphics all come together in the video suite with the editor and producer making the final selections and transitions. All media shall include open captioning. The Coast Guard shall have review of at least one (1) early and one (1) final cut for review, input, and approval.

CLIN 0002 – FFP – Configuration Changes D&P shall provide the professional design services needed to reconfigure the following exhibits:

Deck 2: Exhibits labeled “A. mass evacuation and C. hurricane and floods” on sheet ID number iX.02.03a in the 100% design submission, Applicable document 3.

Deck 2: Incorporate a Partial HH-65 Helicopter for placement on the flight deck modified for visitors to enter and interact with.

Incorporate design feedback provided at the design charrette held on 7-9 October 2024. The design of all other exhibits shall be kept in accordance with applicable document 3.

CLIN 0003 – FFP – Building Security Hardware and (70) Archival Cases Security Hardware

• Security - Cases (70) D&P conceptually designed security systems and protocols for seventy (70) archival cases and DHS-compliant building security under Task Order 70Z02322F0923003 Modification P00003 CLIN 006. This task order is to complete final detailed design and implement those security systems on the cases only. The USCG is responsible for implementation of the recommended building security systems and protocols.

CLIN 0004 – FFP – Contract Administration and Final Digital Artwork

• Contract Administration (G&A) (Review Shop Drawings and Conduct Shop Inspections)

• Graphics - Final Digital Art (FDA) (G&A) - Base and STEM Center (specific exhibit on the 5th deck) Contract Administration (Design): After the 100% Design Development (DD) package comments are incorporated, as is customary in the Museum exhibit industry, once the design package is “complete,” the exhibit designers shall provide on-going oversite to ensure the exhibits are being produced in line with the design intent. Their work includes shop drawing consultation and review, coordination of A/V media software production, and attendance at weekly project meetings.

Final Digital Artwork (FDA): Virtually all Museum exhibit graphics today are produced through some digital means. During the design process, many graphic mock-ups are created using FPO (For Position Only) low-resolution images and “greeked” text. Once the graphic design is approved, Final Digital Artwork (FDA) must be created using templates. FDA are digital files, typically created in Adobe Illustrator or InDesign, that include the final high-resolution images and final text. Creating the many thousands of files (one per graphic) required for a major Museum is a major undertaking. Once completed, the FDA files are provided to the clients for final review and approval. The designer will deliver all necessary FDA for review and approval, in line with Design and Production’s fabrication timeline. FDA must be delivered via an encrypted external hard drive, which must meet CG Security requirements, to be provided by designers. The contractor shall submit the proposed hard disk drive (HDD) to the COR prior to procuring. The COR shall review, within three (3) business days, the proposed HDD specifications to confirm the proposed HDD meets or exceeds all security requirements.

CLIN 0005 – T&M – Not to Exceed (NTE) – Licensing and acquisition of film and images Licensing and Acquisition: The Contractor must be responsible for researching each media source. The Contractor shall ensure that each source used in the Museum (including photographs and video) is licensed, acquired, and catalogued. The Contractor shall charge any time to research each artifact at the applicable negotiated labor rates. Materials for this CLIN is all direct and indirect cost necessary to obtain the licenses of the images, video, and media for permanent display in the Museum.

CLIN 0006 - FFP

Electrical site work, signal cabling, installation and planning, and transportation and installation general conditions

• Electrical Site Work

• Signal Cabling

• Install exhibit wall and floor anchoring systems

• Installation + Planning It is critical to the success of the overall Museum that the lighting and electrical site work be coordinated with the entities that are constructing the Museum building. The Contractor shall ensure and complete the final planning effort, procurement of materials coordination with the building architect and the on-site installation of the lighting and signal cables to make the exhibits fully functional upon opening. The Contractor shall coordinate and provide any anchoring systems for the exhibit walls and needed for the exhibits themselves. Where needed, floor anchoring systems should be coordinated and installed prior to the building floor heating systems being installed to prevent costly floor x-rays during exhibit installation.

CLIN 0007 – FFP - Optional Bid Items identify from task These are optional bid items that were identified, reconfigured and not priced on the last order, 70Z02325F00920001 for the comprehensive fabrication, production, and printing of a wide array of exhibit components. The contractor shall furnish all necessary personnel, materials, equipment, and supervision to successfully deliver high-quality, finished museum exhibits. The scope of this effort includes the creation of custom exhibit structures, interactive displays, graphic panels, and artifact mounts, all of which must meet quality and durability suitable for a public museum environment.

The contractor shall produce a variety of specific items, including but not limited to: structures, props, graphics, reader rails, lights, mounts, audio visual (A/V) systems, and all fabrications to build the National Coast Guard Museum exhibits. The work also involves fabricating numerous cases, such as artifact cases and cases for model figures, along with producing and applying graphics to various surfaces. The contractor will be responsible for creating dimensional lettering, decorative elements, and ensuring all finishes meet the specified design requirements. The fabrication process will encompass a range of materials and techniques, from metal and woodwork to precision graphic printing and electronic integration.

All deliverables under this PWS must be completed and delivered in accordance with the project schedule. The contractor will be responsible for coordinating all fabrication and production activities and providing regular updates on progress. The final products will consist of a complete set of fully functional and aesthetically finished exhibit elements, ready for installation.

3.0 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

Contractor shall provide qualified and experienced personnel with the necessary level of expertise to support this PWS. Contractor personnel requirements and qualifications remain subject to the requirements in the base IDIQ contract.

4.0 SECURITY

4.1 The base IDIQ contract specifies the processes to which the Contractor shall adhere.

5.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance for this task order shall consist of one (1) Base Period and one (1) Option Period.

5.1 Base Period

The Base Period of performance is from the date of award through September 30, 2026. All work specified under the Base Period shall be completed within this timeframe.

5.2 Option Period 1

The Government, at its sole discretion, may exercise Option Period 1. The period of performance for Option Period 1 will be from October 1, 2026, through 04 August 2027. The exercise of this option is to apply to the availability of funds. The Government is not obligated to exercise this option.

5.1 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: 1 Waterfront Park, New London, CT 06320.

6.0 TRAVEL

Contractor travel must be required to support this requirement and shall be performed in accordance with the base IDIQ contract.

All travel required by the Government shall be approved at least 5 days advance and in writing by the COR in this contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining COR approval (electronic mail is acceptable) for all reimbursable travel to include a budgeted amount in advance of each travel event. If travel is authorized and directed by the COR, the Contractor shall be reimbursed for direct costs in accordance with FAR 31.205-46 for transportation, lodging, and meal per diem.

The USCG will reimburse for personal vehicle mileage to and from the airport at the current rate established by the General Services Administration at the time the travel occurred. The USCG will not reimburse indirect costs such as G&A, burdens, or labor costs to and from the travel destination. All labor costs, including those incurred as a result of travel, should be accounted for in Travel CLIN(s) of this contract and ceiling identified. The Contractor shall be responsible for submitting a trip report to document travel days and allowable travel expenses to the COR after completion of each travel event.

7.0 POST AWARD CONFERENCE AND REPORTS

Kick-off meetings and post award conferences shall be held in accordance with the base IDIQ contract.

7.1 MEETINGS, REPORTS, AND SUBMITTALS

All meetings, reports, and submittals must be scheduled, performed, and delivered in accordance with the base IDIQ contract and the information shall also be protected as outlined in the base contract.

8.0 SECTION 508 COMPLIANCE

Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (classified to 29 U.S.C. § 794d) requires that when Federal agencies develop, procure, maintain, or use information and communications technology (ICT), it shall be accessible to people with disabilities. Federal employees and members of the public with disabilities must be afforded access to and use of information and data comparable to that of Federal employees and members of the public without disabilities.

All products, platforms and services delivered as part of this work statement that, by definition, are deemed ICT shall conform to the revised regulatory implementation of Section 508 Standards, which are located at 36 C.F.R. § 1194.1 & Appendixes A, C & D, and available at https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=e1c6735e25593339a9db63534259d8ec&mc=true&node=pt36.3.1194&rgn=div5. In the revised regulation, ICT replaced the term electronic and information technology (EIT) used in the original 508 standards. ICT includes IT and other equipment.

Exceptions for this work statement have been determined by DHS and only the exceptions described herein may be applied. Any request for additional exceptions shall be sent to the Contracting Officer, and a determination will be made according to DHS Directive 139-05, Office of Accessible Systems and Technology, dated November 12, 2018 and DHS Instruction 139-05-001, Managing the Accessible Systems and Technology Program, dated November 20, 2018, or any successor publication.

Section 508 applicability to Information and Communications Technology (ICT): AV Equipment

• Applicable Exception: ICT Functions Located in Maintenance and Monitoring Spaces Authorization:

• Applicable Functional Performance Criteria: Does not apply

• Applicable 508 requirements for electronic content features and components: Does not apply

• Applicable 508 requirements for software features and components: Does not apply

• Applicable 508 requirements for hardware features and components: Does not apply

• Applicable 508 requirements for support services and documentation requirements: Does not apply Section 508 applicability to Information and Communications Technology (ICT): Security Equipment

• Applicable Exception: N/A Authorization #: N/A

• Applicable Functional Performance Criteria: All functional performance criteria in Chapter 3 apply to when using an alternative design or technology that results substantially equivalent or greater accessibility and usability by individuals with disabilities than would be provided by conformance to one or more of the requirements in Chapters 4 and 5 of the Revised 508 Standards, or when Chapters 4 or 5 do not address one or more functions of ICT.

• Applicable 508 requirements for electronic content features and components (including but not limited to electronic reports; Multimedia (video/audio)): All requirements in E205 apply, including all WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA Success Criteria apply as specified in E205

• Applicable 508 requirements for software features and components: Does not apply

• Applicable 508 requirements for hardware features and components (including but not limited to Servers; Video Displays and Monitors; Other): All requirements in Chapter 4 apply

• Applicable 508 requirements for support services and documentation: All requirements in Chapter 6 apply Section 508 Accessibility Conformance Reports: For each ICT item offered through this contract (including commercially available products, and solutions consisting of ICT that are developed or modified pursuant to this contract), the Offeror shall provide an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) to document conformance claims against the applicable Section 508 standards. The ACR should be based on the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template Version 2.0 508 (or successor versions). The template can be found at https://www.itic.org/policy/accessibility/vpat. Each ACR shall be completed by following all the instructions provided in the template, including an explanation of the validation method used as a basis for the conformance claims in the report.

9.0 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY

The Contractor must furnish all facilities, materials, equipment and services necessary to fulfill the requirements of this contract. The Government will furnish historical artifacts and other property, upon request, to support the fabrication of the exhibits.

10.0 GOVERNMENT ACCEPTANCE PERIOD

The COR will review deliverables prior to acceptance and provide the Contractor with an e-mail that provides documented reasons for non-acceptance. If the deliverable is acceptable, the COR will send an e-mail to the Contractor notifying it that the deliverable has been accepted.

10.1 The COR will have the right to reject or require correction of any deficiencies found in the deliverables that are contrary to the information contained in the Performance Work Statement. In the event of a rejected deliverable, the Contractor will be notified in writing by the COR of the specific reasons for rejection. The Contractor may have an opportunity to correct the rejected deliverable and return it per delivery instructions.

All other reviews listed in section 11.0, schedules for deliverables must be agreed upon by the parties based on the final approved Project Plan. The Contractor must be responsible for timely delivery to Government personnel in the agreed upon review chain, at each stage of the review. The Contractor must work with personnel reviewing the deliverables to assure that the established schedule is maintained.

11.0 DELIVERABLES

Deliverables will include all required documentation outlined in the base IDIQ contract. Specific deliverables for each CLIN are detailed below and are expected within the performance period to which they are assigned. Final delivery and acceptance of deliverables scheduled in the Option Period are contingent upon the exercise of that option.

CLIN 0001: Fabricated exhibits that are ready for transport and installation for the specified areas of the Museum.

CLIN 0002: Design deliverables as specified in the base IDIQ contract for the areas of the Museum listed under § 2 of this task order PWS.

CLIN 0003: Implementation of security systems installed on hardware as designed and required.

CLIN 0004: All final digital artwork files the FDA for final review and approval.

CLIN 0005: All licensing, acquisition of film and images, and media software to install and operate the Museum as designed.

CLIN 0006: Management coordination, materials, and labor to install lighting and IT to fabricate and install all exhibits as designed.

CLIN 0007: Fabricated exhibits, cases, graphics, and AV ready for transport and installation.

All deliverables or events that must be reviewed and/or approved by the COR prior to proceeding to next deliverable or event in this PWS. Refer to the Deliverable Schedule for specific due dates.

DELIVERABLE SCHEDULE

SEMPER PARATUS

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