Requirement_Descriptions_for_AFRC_Display_Cases_REVISED_24_Mar_17.pdf

DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR REQUISITION

F3QTBJ6309AW01-01: MUSEUM QUALITY DISPLAY CASES

1. PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLIES/SERVICES REQUIRED

The purpose for these museum-quality display cases is the exhibition/display of historical artifacts representing 100 years of Air Force Reserve history. These displays support Chief of the Air Force Reserve directed heritage education and outreach programs.

Case requirements are for modern, stable, secure museum cases that will best protect and display artifacts on exhibit in a reasonably consistent museum environment to meet the obligation to preserve artifacts through effective stewardship.

Title 16 USC §469-470, et. seq., the National Historic Preservation Act, and AFI 84-103 are the overarching authorities that impel adherence to recognized professional museum standards.

These standards stem from best professional practices as called for in AFI 84-103 (22 May 2015), chapter 7 and attch 4. Specifically, the obligation to preserve through effective stewardship, which includes display case standards, as described in paragraph 7.1, page 46. Paragraphs 7.2.1 through 7.2.9.

The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), which is the accrediting organization for museums in the USA, and the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) have established the industry recognized standards for display cases, drawn from many decades of professional experience, and represent the most developed and responsible thought in the field of museology, preservation, interpretation, and exhibition design, and execution according to curators at the National Museum of the United States Air Force.

2. ITEM DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLIES/SERVICES REQUIRED

Two (2) free standing display cases with dimensions of 36" wide x 24" deep x 88" high, with a clear glass height of 84" (e.g., base to inside top of glass). Each case must have one (1) locking hinge door secured with either two locks or a dual locking mechanism, concealed hinges, and high quality. Cases construction minimum requirements to standards adopted across the Department of Defense’s museum programs include 5/16" safety glass, 2-component polyurethane finish, free of vertical mullions, and free of frames, hinges completely concealed when closed, and dust eliminating/repelling.

Specifications:

• Exhibit cases are well constructed of inert, flame-retardant quality materials and adhesives that inhibit entrance of vermin and dust.

• Woods used in the exterior construction of display cases are of high quality hardwoods, poplar, pine, or exterior grade plywood. Any wood used on the interior of display cases is covered with laminate such as Formica or sealed by a double coat of high quality water-based polyurethane.

• All cases have concealed locking mechanisms or security head screws to ensure security.

Doors over three feet have a minimum of two locks or a double locking mechanism.

• All interior surfaces are to be of inert, non-reactive, museum safe materials such as natural vegetable fibers like cotton, flax, hemp, jute, linen, and muslin. Natural protein substances such as silk may also be utilized. Synthetic materials that may be safely utilized include acrylic glues, acrylic paints, water-based polyurethane sealants, Formica type laminates, polyester, polypropylene, nylon, and acrylic fabrics and polyethylene foams such as ethafoam, microfoam, and volara 2.1. Any paper products used are acid-free such as 100% cotton rag board, Bainbridge “ALPHAMAT” and Gator Foam Board.

• Case tops are securely fastened to the glazing or to the cabinet base with screws that cannot be reached from the front. It cannot be possible to lift the top or to slide anything beneath it into the case.

• Hinges are set for for case doors on the inside when possible. It cannot be possible to reach the hinge screws from outside the case. Hinged openings have all hinge butts concealed or pins spot welded, or use a comparable security measure.

• Case doors will have locking hinge doors with high quality locks.

• Case construction will be 5/16-inch safety glass with UF-3 (e.g., Rohm and Haas) or equivalent U/V light for glazing.

• Cases will not have vertical mullions, or visible frames.

3. INSTALLATION NOT REQUIRED

DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR REQUISITION F3QTBJ5296AW03: MUSEUM QUALITY DISPLAY CASES FOR AFRC