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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Colonial National Historical Park Special History Study

Interior Region 1-History and Preservation Assistance Department of the Interior-National Park Service

PMIS PROJECT NUMBER # 321622A

19 July 2024

Project Background

The National Park Service (NPS), through the Interior Region 1, North Atlantic-Appalachian History and Preservation Assistance Office, requires the performance of research and writing of a Special History Study for Colonial National Historical Park located in Williamsburg, VA.

Special History Studies (SHS) focus on a single theme to provide essential data for present and future interpretation and resource management.

Objectives

This SHS will compile historical research to answer fundamental questions about the African American labor experience during the great depression. The historical research will investigate the individuals – largely African Americans – who worked as archeologists in the park during the Civilian Conservation Corps years and whose work is often downplayed in favor of narratives about White project manager archeologists.

This project will produce a Special History Study (SHS) that explores the African American experience as members of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) at Colonial National Historical Park. Specifically, highlighting the African American participants in the CCC-funded and staffed archeological excavations at Jamestown and Yorktown. The Principal Investigator (PI) will prepare the SHS based on an analysis of primary and secondary source material from park records, state and local archives, and regional office files. The final product will be a peer-reviewed study that comprises an accurate, thorough account of the designated subject matter of the special history study. Photographs, maps, charts, and other figures may be used as necessary to enhance the text. The overview history must contain footnotes (rather than end notes or reference notes).

The study shall conform to professional standards regarding the methodology of historical research and writing. Stylistic, bibliographical, and report production standards shall conform to the current edition of the Chicago Manual of Style. The SHS, including enumerated appendices, graphics, and index shall be completed within thirty-six months from the date of the notification of award.

The historian will also develop a transfer of knowledge product to share the report’s findings with a broader audience; an illustrated executive summary, analysis of a key primary source, and/or a virtual presentation to NPS staff are potential products, which will be determined in consultation with the park. The study will also produce project files ready for accessioning into the park’s museum collection.

Deliverables

The PI shall be responsible for producing all submittals in Microsoft Word (2010 or later version) and submitting it to the Contracting Officer representative (COR). The final approved Special History Study will contain all sections described below and include footnotes. All citations and formatting will be according to the most recent edition of the Chicago Manual of Style. The PI will be responsible for all sections of the study. To facilitate reviewer comments, all pages will be numbered and provide left margin line numbers for all progress reports and drafts.

1. The following overview details the major sections that must comprise the study.

Front Matter

1. Cover Page

2. Signature Page:

a. shall include signature and date lines for two approving officials in the following order: "Recommended/Cultural Resources Manager, Interior-Region 1/Date;

Approved/Superintendent, Colonial National Historical Park/Date.

3. Table of Contents:

a. The table of contents must list the titles of all major divisions and the first-level

(principal) subdivisions in the study and provide page numbers for all major divisions.

4. List of Illustrations:

a. A list of illustrations must include captions and give page numbers for photographs, figures/illustrations, maps, and other forms of graphics subject matter. If warranted, separate lists for specific types of illustrations may be used.

5. Acknowledgments:

a. The acknowledgments must include any obligatory or appropriate personal or organizational acknowledgments.

6. Preface:

a. The preface must contain background information about the scope of the research preparation of the study. It will discuss research methods and summarize major findings.

7. List of Abbreviations and/or Acronyms:

a. This list must include nonstandard abbreviations and acronyms used in the report.

The spelled-out version of a term should be given the first time the term appears within the study.

Text or Main Body of the Report

8. Introduction:

a. The introduction must include general background information on the geographic location, history, and significance of the park.

9. Historical Data/Narrative and Analysis:

a. This section represents the main body of the SHS. Central questions and themes include, but are not limited to, those identified below

i. The identification of CCC enrollee names and residences of enrollees at Jamestown (Williamsburg) and Yorktown.

ii. Increased understanding of the involvement of these men in the development of historical archeology

iii. Describe how CCC at Yorktown and Jamestown were used (archives, newspapers).

iv. How many of the men worked on archeology projects? Which projects did they work on?

v. What was the interaction between archeologists and CCC enrollees?

vi. Identify news coverage of CCC projects at Colonial.

vii. Learn more about the men who were doing the work.

viii. Learn about where they came from and where did they end up after their service ended?

ix. Broadly learn about who these men were? How did they contribute to historical archeology?

10. Epilogue (or Conclusion):

a. The epilogue (or conclusion) must consist of a closing statement that provides further comment, if appropriate, on the interpretation of the information found in the study, including Colt’s role in firearms history and the creation of “gun culture” over time.

11. Research Recommendations:

a. These recommendations must include a discussion of topics for future study, including an indication of why the author thinks they are relevant to park management and reference to any known sources that might be useful for this future research.

Back Matter

12. Appendices:

a. The appendices should include copies or transcriptions of key documents and data including but not limited to legislation, agreement documents, genealogical information or family trees, maps, and other valuable information.

13. Bibliography:

a. The annotated bibliography must list the primary and secondary source materials researched and used for the preparation of the study. The bibliography will be broken into sections by kinds of materials (i.e., primary and secondary sources, etc.) as directed in The Chicago Manual of Style.

Illustrations: A limited number of illustrations should appear at the end of relevant chapters.

Wherever possible, the researcher should choose illustrations that are in the public domain. The researcher is responsible for the cost of all reproductions and for securing copyright permission, where applicable. All illustrations should be labeled with captions that fully identify the subject, where published (if published), and provide credit lines identifying where the original can be found. Illustrations should be numbered and referred to by number in the text. A full list of illustrations with captions will be included following the table of contents. Copies of permission agreements, grouped together and clearly labeled, must be included in the research materials that are turned over the park at the completion of the project.

2. Transfer of Knowledge The SHS will be used by, and be of interest to, a broad audience, including the general public;

highlighting the report’s findings on the park’s website is a small but important element of this project. The product should be determined in consultation with park staff by the end of the first full draft. Digital products could include a 3–4-page project summary, a microhistory, special focus on a compelling primary source, story map, or interactive timeline.

3. Project Research Files At the conclusion of research and within 60 days of written acceptance of the final print-proof report, all notes, records, maps, drawings, photographs, negatives, slides, digital images, tapes, digital recordings transcripts, and other data acquired during the course of this study will be professionally organized for archival purposes and submitted to the Contracting Officers Representative, to be deposited in the archives of NPS unit.

V Schedule of Deliverables

All work specified shall be completed no later than thirty-six months from date of contract award.

The NPS will provide comments to the researcher on the detailed narrative outline, the draft chapter, first, second and final drafts within 30 days of receipt of these products. NPS approval is required to move forward with each subsequent deliverable.

In addition to the products listed below, the PI will provide quarterly electronic progress reports to the COR. These reports will describe what research and writing has been accomplished, any significant findings from the research and any concerns the Principal Investigator may have regarding locating specific materials or meeting deadlines.

DELIVERABLE DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Start-up meeting and onsite orientation for project team

Consult with NPS staff to schedule an initial conversation and on-site orientation meeting with the PI, park and regional office staff to discuss content, location of source material, access to documentary resources, research goals, schedule, and project deliverables. The NPS will provide a tour to acquaint the researcher with the park and its resources. All members of the research team will attend (anticipated travel costs should be factored into the budget proposal).

Detailed Outline Conduct sufficient preliminary research to complete a research plan and detailed outline. The outline shall include descriptions of each chapter containing sufficient detail to demonstrate the complete range of topics and themes to be discussed as well as chronological periods. It should contain all pertinent information necessary for sound decisions to be reached regarding further topical research and content of the final report and include a list of all repositories consulted. The outline will provide the basis for the “Table of Contents” for the project.

NPS will provide review comments on the outline to the PI within 30 days of receipt of the document.

If necessary, following NPS review, a meeting or conference call may be scheduled to develop further the final content of the study. An approved outline will result from this review.

Draft of one chapter

The chapter draft submitted should be a complete chapter from the main body of the report and be determined in consultation with the NPS. The submitted chapter will adhere to the format for the first draft.

NPS will provide review comments on the chapter to the PI within 30 days of receipt of the document. The PI shall make necessary revisions and submit the final draft chapter to NPS within 1 month of receipt by the contractor.

First draft of study

The first draft will consist of a completed report, including front matter, footnotes, and preliminary bibliography, and will include all maps, graphics, footnotes, and appendices to be included in the final report. The draft will be reviewed by NPS for contract sufficiency and professional quality.

The draft will be reviewed within 30 days of receipt by NPS, and the contractor will be notified when review comments will be transmitted.

During the period of revision of the draft, the contractor will consult with NPS to ensure the satisfactory resolution of review comments and submission of a final draft in a timely manner.

During this time, the transfer of knowledge product will be determined with NPS staff.

Second draft of study

The second draft addressing all previous comments will be submitted for two, double-blind peer reviews in addition to NPS review.

In addition to meeting the requirements for the first draft, by this submission the researcher is responsible for:

• obtaining copyright permission and providing appropriate credit line for government printing of all images

• providing images as digital images in high resolution jpg or tif format suitable for printing – see NER Formatting Guidelines

• identifying images by subject, publication information, and location of original

NPS will complete peer review and submit comment within 30 days from researcher submission. NPS response and peer reviews will be provided to researcher.

During the period of revision of the draft, the contractor will consult with NPS to ensure the satisfactory resolution of review comments and submission of a final draft in a timely manner.

Final study

A final draft report addressing review comments transmitted to the contractor by NPS will be submitted to NPS prior to printing of the final document for acceptance. The contractor will design appropriate cover art/graphics including the NPS Arrowhead for the camera-ready final document. The researcher will select an appropriate illustration for the cover and may provide a descriptive title.

Print-proof version

A final, copy-edited, print-proof 508 compliant version of the report will be submitted to the NPS for approval and signature.

Transfer of Knowledge

Established transfer of knowledge product will be completed.

Closeout meeting and delivery of research files and printed copies

The PI, park and COR will meet to review the project, ensure that copies of all research notes are turned over to the NPS; copies of permission agreements, grouped together and clearly labeled, must be included in the research materials that are turned over the park at the completion of the project.

Payment Schedule

SUBMITTAL PAYMENT

Upon completion of the start-up meeting and receipt of signed statement of commitment

10%

Detailed narrative outline 10% Draft of One Chapter 10% First Complete Draft 10% Second Complete Draft 10% Final Report 20% Transfer of Knowledge, Close-out meeting, and Delivery of Research Notes

30%

Stipulations

1. The researcher and key team members must be fully qualified personnel and conform to current standards of scholarship. Researchers must meet the requirements specified in the quality ranking factors stated in NPS-28: Cultural Resource Management Guideline, Appendix E, “Qualification Standards and Selective or Quality Ranking Factors for Cultural Resource Specialists” for an historian (https://www.nps.gov/parkhistory/online_books/nps28/28appene.htm).

If the contractor comprises a consulting firm or research team, then a Principal Investigator must be designated for the project. The individual selected as the Principal Investigator may not change during the project without prior written approval of the NPS.

2. All work must be technically and legally defensible.

3. Research must meet NPS standards for a “thorough investigation” as defined in NPS-28:

Cultural Resource Management Guideline for an historical study, i.e., research will be done in selected published and documentary sources of known or presumed relevance that are readily accessible without extensive travel and that promise expeditious extraction of relevant data. Findings must be presented in no greater detail than required by this scope of work; it is expected that this study will require a range of it is expected that this study will require a range of no more than 200pages, or 50,000 words.

4. The researcher 's quality control efforts must ensure that all draft and final deliverables are completed documents, as specified, that meet the standards of scholarship as defined by the guidelines of the various professional organizations, and that have been reviewed for copy quality, technical accuracy, and consistency with style guidelines. Peer and partner review is an important component of this project. Submittals not displaying such efforts will not be accepted.

5. The researcher must coordinate with the NPS as necessary to complete the work as and when required. This may include participating in conference calls and product review meetings.

6. The researcher is responsible for the cost of all reproductions and for securing copyright permission, where applicable. Wherever possible, the researcher shall choose illustrations that are in the public domain. All illustrations must be labeled with captions that fully identify the subject, where published (if published), and provide credit/courtesy lines identifying where the original can be found. Illustrations must be numbered and referred to by number in the text. A full list of illustrations with captions must be included following the table of contents.

7. The most recent edition of the Chicago Manual of Style will be used for citations and as a general guide to style. The NPS may provide specific formatting guidelines for the NER History Program, which details formatting and NPS Rawlinson font requirements. The license for NPS Rawlinson covers only work performed on NPS-related business and the researcher is not authorized to use NPS Rawlinson on non-NPS work. For illustration captions, the researcher may use Times New Roman 9 pt instead of Frutiger.

8. All drafts will be in the latest version of Microsoft Word.

9. Final digital version will be print-quality PDF and must be Section 508 compliant. In addition, the consultant will deliver working files of all final versions (Indesign, etc).

10. The PI shall be responsible for producing the final approved Special History Study in printed form. The Printing specifications are as follows:

a. 15 perfect bound with stitching, color copies.

b. Paper stock: Text - 70 lb white coated stock, matte finish.

c. Paper stock: Cover - 100 lb, white coated stock, matte finish, varnish.

d. Colors: CMYK four color process.

e. Size: 8 1/2" x 11"

f. Foldins/Inserts: 0

11. Research files (or copies of these files), negatives and photographs, and other material produced as a result of this project, except for those items for which another institution either has copyrights or has placed restrictions on its distribution, shall be delivered to Colonial NHP and become the property of NPS upon completion of the project or upon its being declared null and void whether they are used in the preparation of the study or not.

12. The NPS retains all rights to publish and disseminate this report. The research materials and completed products will be in the public domain and may not be copyrighted. The researcher may publish the results of the research without written permission but shall inform the NPS of any publications resulting directly from the products of this research. Revision of the manuscript for publication with an academic press, after completion of the project, is encouraged, provided that the role of the NPS is acknowledged in print. The researcher must obtain prior Government approval from the Agreements Officer for any public information releases concerning this award (including outside publication) which refer to the Department of the Interior or any bureau or employee (by name or title). The specific text, layout photographs, etc. of the proposed release must be submitted with the request for approval.