PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

National Museum of the United States Air Force (NMUSAF) Artwork Storage at

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB)

18 August 2026

1. BACKGROUND

The Department of the Air Force Art Collection is comprised of over 9,000 paintings, works on paper, mixed media, textiles, and sculptures spanning from World War I to the present day. To ensure the long-term preservation and security of a specific portion of this historic collection, the NMUSAF requires temporary, climate-controlled on-site storage for 992 designated artworks at Wright-Patterson Air

Force Base (WPAFB).

Due to inadequate historical storage conditions at their previous location, all 992 of these specific artworks have experienced prior mold damage. To mitigate risk and contain the issue, all assets will be securely wrapped and packaged in protective materials prior to being placed into the storage containers, preventing any further spread of mold. Maintaining strict, continuous environmental controls within the storage containers is critical to arrest any active mold growth and protect the collection from further deterioration.

2. SCOPE OF WORK

The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, equipment, tools, materials, transportation, and services necessary to lease, deliver, install, maintain, and remove four (4) temperature-controlled, secure, and weather-tight storage containers for the temporary storage of 992 pieces of packaged artwork at WPAFB.

The contractor shall ensure that all equipment remains fully operational and meets or exceeds the environmental and security specifications outlined herein throughout the entire duration of the contract.

3. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

At a minimum, the contractor shall satisfy the following technical and operational requirements:

• Temperature-Controlled Storage Containers: Provide, deliver, install, and lease four (4) temperature-controlled 40ft storage containers at the designated location on WPAFB. Each box shall be able to operate on no more than 100A and be compatible with 240v.

• Environmental Controls: Ensure all storage containers are equipped with environmental control units capable of continuously maintaining strict climate standards:

• Temperature: 67 degrees Fahrenheit (+ or - 5 degrees)

• Relative Humidity: 40% Relative Humidity (+ or - 10%)

• The contractor shall maintain these environmental control units to ensure continuous stability throughout the life of the contract.

• The contractor shall perform a service call within 48 hours of notification that the readings are out of specifications. In the event of an HVAC/climate-control failure, the Contractor shall respond within 24 hours of notification by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

• Equipment Replacement (Swaps): If a container or its environmental control unit cannot be repaired to full functionality within 48 hours, the Contractor shall provide and install a fully functioning replacement unit of equal or greater specifications at no additional cost to the Government.

• Air Filtration: Due to the historical presence of mold on the stored assets, all environmental control units must utilize high-efficiency filtration (minimum

MERV 13 or HEPA equivalent) to capture any potential airborne spores, prevent recirculation, and protect the environmental machinery from contamination.

• Artwork Condition and Containment: Note that all 992 pieces of artwork will be loaded into the storage containers pre-wrapped and packaged to contain the assets. Government will add free standing shelving units to the storage units to hold the artwork.

• Placement and Elevation:

• Leveling: All storage containers must be installed level to within a standard operational tolerance not to exceed a 1% slope (approximately 1 inch of variance over the entire length of the box) to ensure proper structural load distribution, appropriate drainage, and easy door operation.

• Elevation: To mitigate potential flooding risks, all storage containers must be elevated to provide a minimum clearance of six (6) inches from the installation pad.

• Security: Ensure all four (4) storage containers are fully lockable with padlocks, secure, and structurally sound to protect the enclosed government property from unauthorized access and environmental elements.

• Government will supply and maintain padlocks.

• Safety and PPE: Ensure contractor personnel utilize appropriate Personal

Protective Equipment (PPE), including respiratory protection (e.g., N95 masks) if entering the storage containers for maintenance, as a precautionary safety measure.

• Lighting: Lighting shall be installed within the container or there shall be 20amp

120v service receptacles for government furnished lighting.

• Wear & Tear / Liability: The Government shall not be liable for normal wear and tear to the leased containers. The containers must be guaranteed ‘wind and watertight’ for the duration of the lease.

4. DELIVERABLES

The contractor shall submit the following deliverables to the designated COR:

1. Delivery Method: All deliverables and documentation shall be transmitted electronically via email to the COR.

2. Pick-Up Coordination: The Contractor shall coordinate the exact pick-up date and time for unit removal with the COR no less than thirty (30) days prior to the end of the Period of Performance (PoP).

5. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Delivery shall occur no later than (NLT) 25 September 2026. The PoP shall consist of a base award period of one (1) year, followed by consecutive three (3) month option periods. The total duration of the contract, including the exercise of all options, shall not exceed thirty-six (36) months (3 years).

6. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The primary place of performance for delivery and installation of the storage containers is:

1100 Spaatz St.

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH 45433

The contractor shall perform delivery and installation duties during normal duty hours, 0730-1630 hours, Monday through Friday; except for federal holidays.

Recognized US Federal Holidays are as follows: New Year’s Day, Birthday of Martin

Luther King Jr., Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth National

Independence Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. If the holiday falls on a Saturday, it is observed on Friday. If the holiday falls on Sunday, it is observed on Monday.

7. INSURANCE

The contractor shall demonstrate proof of adequate commercial insurance coverage to offset any potential damage, loss, or destruction of the artwork due to mechanical or structural failure of their equipment during the storage period, based on a total government-evaluated asset value of $2,481,500.

8. RETURN AND PICK-UP OF LEASED EQUIPMENT

At the expiration or termination of the contract PoP, the Contractor shall be responsible for the removal, loading, and return transportation of all leased environmentally controlled containers from the WPAFB site. The Government will ensure all stored artwork and Government property is removed from the containers prior to the scheduled pick-up date. The Contractor shall coordinate the exact pick-up date and time with the COR no less than thirty (30) days prior to the end of the

PoP. The Government is not responsible for any demobilization or return freight costs not explicitly priced in the contract line item numbers (CLINs).

9. TITLE AND OWNERSHIP

Title to the environmentally controlled containers remains with the Contractor. The

Government acquires no ownership rights under this lease agreement.