Vendor_question_and_answers_0001.docx

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This document is a set of questions and answers related to a federal contract opportunity for the conservation treatment of firearms, swords, and artillery shells at Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park.

The key details are:

  • There is no incumbent currently performing this treatment work.
  • All artifacts have been verified as inert, though some are considered archaeological objects rather than history objects.
  • The park does not have the necessary lab facilities or equipment to perform in-situ treatment, so the work must be done off-site.
  • The requirement for experience in painting conservation appears to be an editing oversight, as this work specifically requires expertise in historic military object conservation.
  • Photographs, dimensions, and previous treatment reports for the artifacts are available in the attached collection condition survey referenced in the document.

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Vendor question and answers

· Is there a current incumbent performing treatment of these or similar artifacts for the park? If so, are they eligible to bid on this solicitation?

· There is no incumbent performing treatment for the park.

· Has there been any conservation work on the artifacts in the solicitation? If so, could these treatment reports be shared?

· See collection condition survey. This current project relates to some of the objects in the assessment. See the SOW for specific objects.

· Have all artifacts been verified as inerted? In other words, could they be dangerous (fuses, black powder etc.) or loaded?

· Yes, all have been verified as inert.

· Are any of these artifacts archaeological in origin (were they buried or immersed)?

· All objects are considered history objects except the two ramrods. They are considered archaeology objects.

· Could you provide current photographs and dimensions for the artifacts?

· See the collection condition survey.

· Would the NPS consider in situ treatment at the park to help reduce costs?

· The park does not have a lab, fume hood, or specialized tools on site.

· Could you clarify why the Selection Criteria includes experience and knowledge in painting conservation when this work requires experience and knowledge in the conservation of historic military objects?

· An editing oversight from a previous SOW.

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