A14_MR_Request_for_Information_-_Fresco_Conservation_-_Fillable_Form_1.pdf

RFI: Arlington House Conversation Services

January 2026

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY

Arlington House Fresco Conservation Services

National Park Service (NPS) George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP)

This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes; it does not constitute a Request for Quote

(RFQ) or a promise to issue an RFQ. Those who respond to this RFI should not anticipate feedback with regards to its submission.

This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service.

Respondents are advised that the Government will not pay any cost incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the responding party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFQ.

All submissions become the property of the Federal Government and will not be returned. The information provided may be utilized by the Department of Interior (DOI) in developing its Requirements Statement.

The information resulting from this RFI may be included/combined with other submissions in one or more options considered in the analysis of alternatives.

Requirement Summary:

The Department of the Interior (DOI), Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate

(AQD), in support of the NPS GWMP may require Arlington House Fresco Conservation Services to stabilize, clean, restore, and/or reproduce various historic frescos located at Arlington House (ARHO), a

NPS site situated within Arlington National Cemetery (ANC).

Potential NAICS - 711510 – Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

This RFI will be used to:

1) Inform the development, clarification, and finalization of the Government’s requirements documentation and acquisition approach.

SECTION 1

Arlington House Fresco Conservation Services

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Period of Performance: 04/01/2026 to 03/31/2027

Basic Requirements: Please see DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW).

SECTION 2

If your organization has the potential capacity to provide these services, please provide the following information:

Submission Instructions:

1) Complete Fillable Form (attached).

2) Provide a brief Capabilities Statement to this RFI of not more than two (2) pages.

Your Capabilities Statement might include:

1. Core Competencies / Capabilities

a) Briefly describe the company and its fresco conservation expertise, history, ownership, and any other information deemed relevant to the requirement.

b) Identify professional certifications, accreditations, or conservation standards

c) Past Performance - Describe relevant projects the company has been involved in, government and/or commercial, that is similar in size, scope, and complexity to that described in the SOW.

Please complete all information pertaining to your business size and socioeconomic designations.

Marketing brochures and/or generic company literature will not be considered.

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESPONSE no later than January 30, 2026 5PM, Eastern.

Submit responses to:

hanna_mershman@ibc.doi.gov

Please reference “RFI Fresco Conservation Services” in the email subject line. No telephone, mail, or fax responses will be accepted.

Vendors must identify any proprietary information submitted in response to this Request for

Information. The proprietary information must be clearly marked as proprietary. The government will not treat any other information as proprietary.

The Government reserves the right to contact, or not contact, any party responding to this notice in order to obtain further information for market research purposes. The government will not notify respondents of the results of the information received and will not return submittals to the sender.

THANK YOU for your feedback on the development of this RFQ!

mailto:hanna_mershman@ibc.doi.gov

Fillable Form Attachment

NPS GWMP Arlington House Conservation Services

Name of Firm:

UEI:

Point of Contact Name:

POC Phone Number:

Business Address:

City/Town:

State:

Zip Code:

Website URL:

What is your company's primary NAICS code of operation?

Is your firm a Small Business per NAICS 711510 –

Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers?

YES NO

If a Small Business, please indicate all applicable business designations:

(select all that apply)

Small Business (SB)

Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB)

8(a) Business Development Small Business Certification

HUBZone Business Concern

Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB in accordance with 19.1503)

Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB in accordance with 19.1503)

Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)

What NAICS code(s) do you recommend for this type of requirement, if not 711510 – Independent

Artists, Writers, and Performers?

What is the customary contract type/pricing structure best suited to this type of project (Firm Fixed

Price, Labor Hour, T&M, etc.)?

What is the standard commercial insurance or bonding requirements that would apply to a project of this scope?

What best practices help ensure successful conservation outcomes?

Are there ambiguous or unclear sections of the Draft SOW that would benefit from revision? If so, please specify the section(s), proposed changes, and/or additional information required.

What quality assurance measures are standard during conservation treatments?

Are there emerging techniques or innovations the Government should consider?

Please provide any other feedback or thoughts you may have related to the proposed Draft SOW.