Attachment_8-Specifications140505_LAMPIST_STANDARDS.pdf

This document outlines the professional standards required for an individual to be considered a qualified Coast Guard lampist, authorized to conserve, restore, repair, treat, disassemble, or assemble any components of a Coast Guard-owned classical Fresnel lens. The key requirements include:

1. Two years of direct supervised training by a qualified and approved professional lampist or trained industrial equipment conservator with experience in optical glass, metal, wood, or historic lighthouse optical navigational equipment.

2. At least three years of demonstrated full-time experience (or part-time equivalent) of working directly on Fresnel lens conservation, restoration, treatments, repair, assembly and disassembly. Internships do not count toward this requirement.

3. Documented continuing education courses completed with a concentration on materials and treatment methods pertaining to industrial artifacts made of multiple materials and/or Fresnel lenses.

4. Knowledge of and experience in industry standard conservation methods specifically related to historic optical equipment and metals.

This document is related to a federal contract opportunity for KP Lighthouse Lantern Repairs, solicited by the Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service.