Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement dated 28 April 2026.pdf

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This is a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for Collection Management and Exhibit Design/Construction services at the Air Mobility Command Museum located at Dover Air Force Base. The contractor shall provide collections support functions including artifact registration, basic conservation services (cleaning, handling, repair, and preservation), and exhibit design and construction services. All work must comply with professional standards established by the Small Museum Association (SMA), American Association of Museums (AAM), and Air Force Instruction DAFI 84-103. The contractor work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, with the museum closed on ten federal holidays. The contract may be terminated at any time if a DOD employee is hired for the authorized Collection Management and Exhibit Design position.

The contractor must possess a Bachelor of Science degree, Master's Degree, or transcript in museum studies or related field with at least one year of experience, or alternatively, five years of relevant work experience in museum studies. Key competencies include knowledge of the NMUSAF Collection Information Management System (CIMS), Microsoft Access-based databases, military aviation artifacts, Air Force and military history, collection management practices, exhibit preparation, and professional museum standards. Required services include artifact registration and accession of 150-250 items annually; quarterly artifact evaluation and basic preservation; climate monitoring and condition assessments; design and installation of 10-12 complex graphic projects (25-50 hours each) and 20-30 less complex sign projects (3-8 hours each) annually; and maintenance of artifact databases including the Air Force Museum Artifact Tracking System (AFMATS). The government furnishes vinyl printer/plotter, large format printer, network-linked computer, archival tools, and graphics software, while the contractor provides photographic equipment and consumables. Performance thresholds include 98% accuracy for annual inventory, one valid defect per month for artifact registration, no more than 20% delay on exhibit deadlines, and no more than 1% errors on graphic and sign projects monthly.

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

For Collection Management and Exhibit Design/Construction

1. General: The contractor shall provide collections support functions, artifact registration, basic conservation services including artifact cleaning, handling, repair and preservation for the Air Mobility Command Museum's permanent, historic reference, and restoration support artifact collections. The contractor will also provide exhibit design and construction services. All work will be provided in a professional manner to meet or exceed annual accountability standards IAW DAFI84-103, and in accordance with the professional standards of the Small Museum Association (SMA), the American Association of Museums (AAM) and DAFI84-103(https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/ production/1/AF/HO/publication/DAFI84-103/DAFI84-103.pdf.). The contractor will be responsible for all Air Mobility Command Museum operational, and exhibit signage, and marketing ads with graphics and text and imagery approved by the Air Mobility Command Museum (AMCM) Director. The majority of work will be done on-site. The AMC Museum is accessible for contractor work from Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4 pm. Contractor work schedule will be Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

1.1 The contractor must be aware that this Performance Work Statement (PWS) and subsequent contract award can be terminated at any time per the following guidelines. The Air Mobility Command Museum is authorized a DOD manpower position for Collection Management and Exhibit Design services. If, at any time during the Air Force contracted period for these services, an employee for the authorized DOD position is hired, this PWS and subsequent service contract will be terminated.

1.2 Federal Holidays (AMC Museum is closed and contractor cannot work on these days) Holiday

Date of Observance New Year’s Day 1 January Martin L. King Day 3rd Monday in January Washington’s Birthday 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth 19 June Independence Day 4 July Labor Day 1st Monday in September Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day 25 December

2. Experience: Contractor must have a Bachelor of Science degree, Master's Degree or Transcript in museum studies or related field, and at least one year's experience. If the Contractor does not have a Bachelor's or Master's Degree the contractor shall possess at least five (5) years of relevant work experience within museum studies or a related field. The Contractor must also have a comprehensive knowledge of military aviation related artifacts, Air Force and general military history, collection management practices and electronic databases, exhibit preparation, and professional museum experience.

3. Skills and Abilities: Contractor must be familiar with the use of the NMUSAF Collection Information Management System (CIMS) and other Microsoft Access-based collection management databases, and other software to include database importing, exporting, and record changing /updating. Contractor must be familiar with the use of museum-compatible exhibition construction materials, and the use of archival and preservation materials for the storage of museum artifacts.

4. Government Furnished Equipment (GFE): Vinyl printer and plotter, large format printer. Network linked computer. Standard archival management tools such as cotton gloves, acid free storage containers and labeling equipment. Graphics software required to adequately perform as determined by the AMCM Director.

5. Contractor Furnished Equipment: All photographic equipment and consumables such as CDs.

6. Hardware and Software System Requirements: Contractor must be able to create exhibit graphics and exhibit signage using AMC Museum existing software. Contractor must be able to create vinyl graphics and exhibit signage-using museum's existing vinyl printer and plotter.

https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/

7. Training: Contractor may be requested to provide training/ presentations on specific artifacts and best practices to other museum professionals. Contractor must complete Information Assurance training and other training as required by departmental policies.

8. Artifact Registration Services: The contractor is responsible for performing artifact registration services using best practices of the SMA, AAM, NMUSAF, and DAFI 84-103 standards.

The services include but are not limited to maintaining a temporary deposit register for new acquisitions and permanent accession register for accessioned artifacts, plus finding aids for reference library and photographic material. The contractor is also responsible for evaluating and or accessioning between 150 and 250 items per year.

The contractor serves on the Collections Committee determining the suitability of potential donations for artifact collections; establishes accountability for all incoming artifacts within 24 hours; and obtain a signed AF form 3571 (USAF Museum System Proffer of Gift Agreement) through communication with donors. The contractor must create and maintain permanent artifact accession folders in accordance with DAFI 84-103. Each folder will include a copy (or copies) of AF form 3582 (USAF Museum System Accession Worksheet), a donor-signed copy of AF form 3571 (USAF Museum System Proffer of Gift Agreement), a color photo of each artifact in the accession, and any other correspondence related to the accession. The contractor will be responsible for photographing artifacts for accession folders and create digital images of accessioned artifacts for transfer to writable CD-ROMs to meet Air Force Museum reporting requirements in accordance with DAFI 84- 103. The entire collection (3000+ items) must be photographed every five years as stipulated by the National Museum of the USAF.

The Contractor furnishes all materials necessary to complete job, including three sets of CD’s (prints are not required). The Contractor must, as a minimum, accomplish quarterly updates, and maintain the Air Force Museum Artifact Tracking System (AFMATS) electronic database for the permanent artifact collection. The Contractor will also update and maintain the Microsoft Access-based local electronic collection management database for the permanent, historic reference, and restoration support artifact collections. A printed copy of the artifact database by nomenclature and by donor must be maintained on-site for ready access. The contractor will also accomplish an annual artifact inventory for artifacts in storage and on exhibit.

9. Collection Services:

Contractor will evaluate artifacts quarterly and take basic preservation steps or recommend course of action for artifacts requiring professional conservation. The Contractor will place items into storage using industry standard materials and procedures and submit requirements for storage and preservation materials to museum staff on a continual basis. Contractor will also monitor climate of artifact storage rooms weekly to ensure correct temperature and humidity are maintained, report discrepancies and variances to museum staff. Monitor condition of permanent artifacts in storage for signs of insect infestation monthly and notify the museum staff of those signs so corrective action can be initiated. Monitor condition of artifacts on exhibit bi-weekly and report discrepancies that cannot be immediately fixed upon identification, or those discrepancies that require repair or use of Museum funds. Determine suitability of artifacts for exhibit, recommend restrictions/limitations regarding exhibit of fragile artifacts; recommend changes of artifact classifications to include deaccessioning; and recommend to museum staff specific artifacts for acquisition that fill gaps in collection.

10. Exhibit Development Services: Design and install 10 to 12 complex graphic projects annually, each averaging 25 to 50 hours to complete. Design and install 20 to 30 less complex sign projects annually, each averaging 3 to 8 hours to complete.

Perform research in various photo archives to acquire images necessary to support exhibit story line. Research, compose, edit and produce text blocks for exhibit storyline and make appropriate recommendations to the museum staff. Design and produce signs, text blocks, photo images and graphics using vinyl plotters, vinyl photo transfer systems and other standard image making equipment. Submit working drawings for proposed exhibits and dioramas.

Install artifacts in prepared exhibit cases and install & maintain text and graphics on display cases and walls. Contractor will design and produce posters and select artifacts to compliment storylines. Contractor will install artifacts, write text and produce graphics for installation. The Museum Director or Deputy Director must provide editorial approval for all scripts.

11. SERVICES SUMMARY

Performance Objective PWS Paragraph Performance Thresholds Responsible for performing collection services 9 98% accuracy for annual inventory Artifact Registration 8 1 valid defect per month Exhibit Development 10 No More than 20% delay on deadlines

Design/Install 10-12 Graphic Projects 10 No more than 1% errors per month, 25-50 hrs each Design/Install 20-30 Sign Projects 10 No more than 1% errors on sign projects, 3-8 hrs each

12. On-Site Contractor Work The contractor will not accept any work, or provide any services, advice or input on such work, to any outside agency or individual while performing contractor functions at the Air Mobility Command Museum. All work and efforts involved by the contractor on-site at the Museum must be solely dedicated to accomplishing the Air Force Collection Management and Exhibit Design Contract work and goals as outlined in this Performance Work Statement, and as approved by the Museum Director. The contractor will use all government computers and equipment for the sole purpose of accomplishing the Air Force Collection Management and Exhibit Design Contract work and goals as outlined in this Performance Work Statement.

RECORDS MANAGEMENT.

The contractor understands that when creating, handling and maintaining records for the Air Force, either electronic or paper, you must meet the requirements established in AFRIMS Records Disposition Schedule (RDS), AFI 33-322, Records Management Program. In order to meet the requirement established IAW the above-mentioned regulations, contact the Base Records Management Office (436 CS/SCXK, Bldg. 310) at 302-677-5157 for guidance and training.

SECURITY.

All personnel employed by the contractor in the performance of this contract, or any representative of the contractor entering the government installation shall abide by all security instructions and directives of Dover AFB employees are responsible for safeguarding all government property provided for contractor use.

At the close for each work period, government facilities, equipment and materials shall be secured, lights, heat and water turned off and all doors and window secured.

The contractor and, as applicable, subcontractor shall not employ persons for work on this contract if such employee is identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general wellbeing or operational mission of the Installation and its population, nor shall the contractor or subcontractor employ persons under this contract who have an outstanding criminal warrant as identified during the Criminal Background Check (CBI).

Contractors shall ensure their employees and those of their subcontracts have the proper credentials allowing them to work in the United States. Employees and subcontractors later found to be undocumented, or illegal aliens will be remanded to the proper authorities.

The contractor shall submit a request for compensation on delays to the Contracting Office for approval. The contractor shall notify the Contracting Office or authorized representative as soon as the contractor realizes/determines any potential delays in accordance with the terms and conditions of this requirement.

All contractors and subcontractors when working in a Controlled, Restricted or other sensitive areas must be escorted at all times. The military agency or unit responsible for the project or work is responsible for providing the escorts.

The Contractor shall follow existing procedures and instructions for obtaining entrance to restricted or controlled areas.

CONTRACTOR BADGE POLICIES.

All requests for contractor badges will be submitted through the Base Contracting Squadron Office and/or the requesting agencies base point of contact. The Contracting Squadron Office or base point of contact will then fill out an Operational Risk Management Assessment Form (ORM) for the requesting agency and submit it to the Pass and Registrations section for approval IAW OPlan 31-101. As a minimum the ORM will be submitted 10 days prior to the requested date of employment.

All contractor employees who’ll be granted unescorted access to the Installation are required to consent to a Criminal Background Investigation (CBI) prior to being granted entry to the Installation. Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion and favorable reporting of the CBI.

DAFB Contractor badges will be issued for a maximum period of one year. Prior to reissuing new badges, all old badges must be returned to 436 SFS, Pass and Registration for destruction. Also, before a new badge will be issued an ORM must be resubmitted to the Pass and Registration section for approval again. In the event a badge is lost or stolen, immediately contact the 436 SFS, Pass and Registration office. The badge holder must accomplish the Loss/Theft of Identification Worksheet and provide it to his/her supervisor. The supervisor of the contractor will investigate the loss and report in writing the circumstances in which the badge was lost to the 436th Contracting Squadron and 436 SFS, Pass and Registration office and submit a new request for badge before a new badge can be reissued.

Base Contracting Office or base point of contact will immediately notify 436 SFS, Pass and Registration when a contractor’s employment has been terminated. The Site Supervisors are responsible for notifying and returning the contractor’s badge to Pass and Registration when this occurs. At no time will a contractor contact Security Forces directly regarding badge denial; they need to contact the Contracting Office.

INSTALLATION ACCESS.

The contractor shall obtain personal contractor identification badge for all employees and vehicle passes for all contractor and personal vehicles requiring entry onto Dover AFB from 436 SFS, Pass and Registration, for the duration of the contract. Employees are only permitted to enter the Installation during the date and time periods indicted on their contractor badge.

Vehicle registration, proof of insurance and a valid driver’s license must be presented for all vehicles while operating on the Installation. All vehicles entering the DAFB Main Base, Military Family Housing or sensitive areas are subject to search. Any refusal or non-consent by an employee will result in termination of their base access and immediate confiscation of this access badge.

During Force Protection Condition (FPCON) Normal and Alpha, personnel without base issued badges must be sponsored onto the installation. During FPCON Bravo, Charlie and Delta, personnel without base issued identification shall be physically escorted onto the installation. During Higher FPCONs (Charlie and Delta) the base will normally curtail non-essential operations/functions; access by non-essential Contract operations will be suspended as the direction of the Installation Commander.

ANTITERRORISM AWARENESS LEVEL I TRAINING. (select applicable category based on type of contractor support)

DoD Contractors possessing a Common Access Card (CAC) embedded in an organization (e.g., Civilian Medical Physicians, Flight Safety Instructor, etc.) will complete AT Awareness Level I training IAW AFI 10-245, Antiterrorism, Standard 25, by completing the Force Protection computer-based training (CBT) course through the Advanced Distributed Learning System (ADLS) site. This training site is available through the AF Portal at https://golearn.csd.disa.mil/kc/main/kc_frame.asp?blnWhatsNew=True. This site automatically records member’s completion of training and enables the user to print a certificate if needed by the Unit or Base Training Manager.

DoD Contractors supporting a Base Service Contract (e.g., Custodial Services, Ground Maintenance, etc.) are highly encouraged to complete AT Awareness Level I training IAW AFI 10-245, Antiterrorism, Standard 25, by completing the-Force Protection computer based training (CBT) course through the Advanced Distributed Learning System (ADLS) site or the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) at https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/ for individuals without access to government Non-classified Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNET) computer and who do not possess a CAC card.

DoD Contractors or subcontractors without a CAC or who do not have access to a government Non-classified Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNET) computer performing construction on the installation should consider completing AT Awareness Level I training IAW AFI 10-245, Antiterrorism, Standard 25, by completing the-AT Awareness Level I computer based training (CBT) course online through the public accessible Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) site at https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/. This site allows the user to print a certificate annotating their completion of training. AT Awareness Level I Training should be provided by the required unit after contract award or the sponsoring organization.

https://golearn.csd.disa.mil/kc/main/kc_frame.asp?blnWhatsNew=True https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/ https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/

OPERATIONAL SECURITY (OPSEC):

Avoid revealing or discussing information/media related to work conducted on/for the installation to any persons without a valid need to know and adhere to base 100% shred policy when discarding written/printed materials.

Contractors or subcontractors possessing a Common Access Card (CAC) will complete DAF-Operations Security Awareness Training (CBT) course through the MyLearning site. This training site is available through the AF Portal at https://lms-jets.cce.af.mil/moodle/. This site automatically records members’ completion of training and enables the user to print a certificate if needed by the Unit or Base Training Manager.

For contracts that require additional OPSEC measures, elevated security requirements will be conducted utilizing DD Form 254, Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification and appropriately annotated IAW DODM5220.22V2_AFMAN 16-1406v2, NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL SECURITY PROGRAM: INDUSTRIAL SECURITY PROCEDURES FOR GOVERNMENT ACTIVITIES. If the OPSEC block is checked on the DD Form 254, the 436th Contracting Squadron unit OPSEC coordinators shall: Task the contractor to develop an OPSEC program plan to address how the contractor plans to protect critical and sensitive contracted information, and upon organization acceptance, implement an OPSEC program plan crafted for nature of work and operational concerns.

FLIGHTLINE DRIVING.

Contractors will have to adhere to the provisions in DAFBI 13-202 if operating on the airfield.

CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING.

The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for Collection Management and Exhibit Design Support via data collection site.

The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data field at http://www.ecmra.mil.

Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance for each Government fiscal year, which runs from 1 October through 30 September * of each calendar year. Contractor may direct questions to the CMRA help desk.”

*Reporting Period: Contractors are required to input data by 31 October of each year.

Uses and Safeguarding of Information: Information from the secure web site is considered to be proprietary in nature when the contract number and contractor identity are associated with the direct labor hours and direct labor dollars. At no time will any data be released to the public with the contractor’s name and contract number associated with the data.

User Manuals: Data for Air Force service requirements must be input at the Air Force CMRA link. However, user manuals for government personnel and contractors are available at the Army CMRA link at http://www.ecmra.mil.

https://lms-jets.cce.af.mil/moodle/ http://www.ecmra.mil/ http://www.ecmra.mil/

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT
1.2 Federal Holidays (AMC Museum is closed and contractor cannot work on these days) Holiday Date of Observance
9. Collection Services:
10. Exhibit Development Services: Design and install 10 to 12 complex graphic projects, each averaging 25 to 50 hours to complete each year. Design and install 20 to 30 less complex sign projects, each averaging 3 to 8 hours to complete each year.
11. SERVICES SUMMARY
12. On-Site Contractor Work
RECORDS MANAGEMENT.
SECURITY.
CONTRACTOR BADGE POLICIES.
INSTALLATION ACCESS.
FLIGHTLINE DRIVING.
CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING.

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