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ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 12 Months Design Services

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0002 12 Months Drawings

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Base Year

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0003 12 Months Prototypes

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0004 12 Months Display Structures and Specialty Fabrica

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0005 12 Months Themed Displays

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0006 12 Months Graphics

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0007 12 Months Paint

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0008 12 Months Floor Treatments

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0009 12 Months Samples

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0010 12 Months Artifact Cases

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0011 12 Months Micro Artifact Mounts

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0012 12 Months Macro Artifact Installation

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0013 12 Months Exhibit Properties (Props)

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0014 12 Months Mechanical Interactives

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0015 12 Project Management

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1004 12 Months OPTION Display Structures and Specialty Fabrica

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1005 12 Months OPTION Themed Displays

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1006 12 Months OPTION Graphics

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1007 12 Months OPTION Paint

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1008 12 Months OPTION Floor Treatments

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1009 12 Months OPTION Samples

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1010 12 Months OPTION Artifact Cases

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1011 12 Months OPTION Micro Artifact Mounts

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1012 12 Months OPTION Macro Artifact Installation

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1013 12 Months OPTION Exhibit Properties (Props)

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1014 12 Months OPTION Mechanical Interactives

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1015 12 OPTION Project Management

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2001 12 Months OPTION Design Services

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2002 12 Months OPTION Drawings

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Option Year 2

2003 12 Months OPTION Prototypes

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2004 12 Months OPTION Display Structures and Specialty Fabrica

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2005 12 Months OPTION Themed Displays

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2006 12 Months OPTION Graphics

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2007 12 Months OPTION Paint

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2008 12 Months OPTION Floor Treatments

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2009 12 Months OPTION Samples

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2010 12 Months OPTION Artifact Cases

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2011 12 Months OPTION Micro Artifact Mounts

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2012 12 Months OPTION Macro Artifact Installation

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2013 12 Months OPTION Exhibit Properties (Props)

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2014 12 Months OPTION Mechanical Interactives

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2015 12 Months OPTION Project Management

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1.0 Purpose

Open since November 10, 2006, the National Museum of the Marine Corps (NMMC), located at 18900

Jefferson Davis Hwy, Triangle, VA 22172, is a military history museum dedicated to showcase the material history of the United States Marine Corps (USMC). Within this document NMMC, Government, and Museum are used interchangeably.

The NMMC consists of eleven (11) extant themed exhibit spaces:

Gallery 1 Leatherneck Gallery

Gallery 2 The High Ground (2nd deck)

Gallery 3 Scuttlebutt Theater

Gallery 4 Making Marines

Gallery 5 Legacy Walk

Gallery 6 The New Republic

Gallery 7 Global Expeditions

Gallery 8 World War I

Gallery 10 World War II

Gallery 11 Korean War

Gallery 12 Vietnam

Each gallery portrays the history of the Marine Corps through a complex integration of artifacts, graphics, audio and video media, theatrical lighting, life cast figures, interactive displays, scenic tableaus, and dioramas.

The NMMC intends to complete the existing Marine Corps story beyond the Vietnam Gallery in a project titled The Final Phase. This project entails the fabrication of new galleries that will extend the Marine

Corps storyline line from 1976 to present day and add/or update other related themed exhibit spaces. The galleries will likewise depend on highly sophisticated and integrated media, artifacts, scenic developments, and other devices – from the floor to the ceiling.

2.0 Scope

The Offeror shall fabricate and install exhibits for the Final Phase projects in the following eleven (11) areas:

Gallery 1 Leatherneck Gallery (update the existing space)

Gallery 2 The High Ground

Gallery 5 Legacy Walk (complete the existing exhibit)

Gallery 9 Small Wars

Gallery 13 Forward Deployed

Gallery 14 Iraq and Afghanistan

Gallery 15 Quatrefoil

Gallery 16 Sports Gallery

Gallery 17 Children’s Gallery

Gallery 18 Hall of Valor

Gallery 19 Art Gallery

In addition to adding these spaces NMMC will retrofit areas of the existing galleries to bring those galleries in line with new design direction developed for the Final Phase project. The Offeror shall fabricate and install these exhibit enhancements during the life of the contract.

The overall scope of the project shall be divided among five (5) following individual contracts, as listed below.

(1) Exhibit Fabricator

(2) Life Cast Figures

(3) Lighting: design, hardware installation, programming and focus

(4) AV Media

(5) AV Hardware: Audio/video/control system design, fabrication/installation.

For larger tasks with multiple contractors, the Offeror shall be the lead and, although they have no contractual control of these vendors, they will keep the master schedule and work with the other contractors to coordinate and synchronize their work schedules.

The Offeror’s responsibilities include: fabrication and installation of all exhibitry platforms and scenic surfaces; interpretive signage and graphic panels, graphic murals, stand-off panels, associated support components, engineering and installation of overhead systems to display graphics and macro artifacts;

themed environments, replicated rockwork and vegetation, painted murals, themed tableaus; themed entrances; installation of life-cast figures (provided as GFE from the Government); artifact handling and mounting; overall site coordination of all contractors associated with this project, safety, site cleanliness;

display case lighting, exhibit casework; gallery environmental controls and equipment, task lighting, electronic exit signs, safety barriers, fire suppression, and convenience outlets, and demolition of some existing exhibits.

The NMMC has achieved and maintained a high level of quality in its exhibits, earning it a gold standard rating with independent museum rating organizations and winning awards for excellence from themed entertainment associations. It is incumbent on the Offeror, and their sub-contractors, to maintain or exceed this level of quality and durability in the fabrication, installation, overall look, and quality in the completed exhibitry. Any work failing to meet this standard, as deemed by the Contract Officers

Representative (COR), shall be corrected by the Offeror at their expense. Time spent correcting rejected work shall not be accepted as a reasonable excuse for missing project deadlines. It is also the responsibility of the Offeror, and their sub-contractors, to understand and adhere to the requirements of this document. It shall be understood that, for the sake of simplicity and to reduce redundancy, details listed herein are not always repeated on drawings. This is not meant to release the Offeror from meeting these requirements. Any work not meeting the level of quality as specified in this document shall be corrected at the Offeror’s expense to the satisfaction of the COR.

3.0 Tasks

The efforts required under this contract to complete the Final Phase project vary greatly in scope but are broken into fifteen (15) categories:

1. Design Services

2. Drawings

3. Prototypes

4. Display Structures and Specialty Fabrication

5. Themed Displays

6. Graphics

7. Paint

8. Floor Treatments, to include scenic installations

9. Samples

10. Artifact Cases

11. Micro Artifact Mounts

12. Macro Artifact Installation

13. Exhibit Properties (Props)

14. Mechanical Interactives

15. Project Management

Individual task orders issued under this contract will note the specific task(s) needed for completion.

Documents, usually in the form of design drawings or written narratives with supporting images will also be provided. It shall be the responsibility of the Offeror to perform these tasks and complete the scope as specified to the satisfaction of the COR. Individual descriptions of tasks are as follows:

3.1 Task 1: Design Services

Design services are defined as the conceptualization and fabrication of exhibit designs produced in the form of scaled drawings, two-dimensional renderings and/or three-dimensional scaled models. These design documents are deliverables that define the look, function and requirements of a given display. At times the Government may identify gaps in the Final Phase project that require exhibit designs to be produced. The Offeror shall provide, in-house or by subcontract, design services as needed by the requirements of the task order to fill these design gaps.

1. Design Scope Meeting: The COR will meet with the Offeror’s designer to review the scope as set forth in the task order. All Government-provided reference materials will be reviewed so as to educate the designer on the thematic and functional goals of the display. Based on this meeting the type and quantities of design deliverables will be agreed upon by both parties.

2. Reviews: The COR will meet with the Offeror’s designer at predetermined periods (usually at 30%, 60%, 90% and 100% completion) to review progress of the deliverables, give guidance and assist in resolving any issues that come about as a function of the design process. After the 100% review, the designer will incorporate any final notes from the COR into the design deliverables and prepare them for turn-over.

3. Design Turn-Over: The design will deliver the completed design documents to the COR.

Specifications that the Offeror shall follow in the creation and delivery of the drawings can be found in the “Drawings” Section later in this document. Requirements not specified in that section will be detailed in the task order.

3.2 Task 2: Drawings

Completion of tasks will often require the Offeror to produce drawings. These are defined as scaled, dimensioned and annotated two-dimensional representations of displays. Depending on the intended use, as specified in the task order, the drawings may be conceptual drawings with low detail or shop drawings that provided highly detailed information for the fabrication of a display. In some cases, electrical or structural drawings will be requested that will be required to be stamped by an engineer licensed by the

Commonwealth of Virginia. Unless otherwise noted in the task order, all drawings shall follow these requirements:

1. The Offeror shall submit detailed, scaled working drawings for all fabricated elements. These drawings shall be based on the information provided in the design package. Working Drawings shall show fabrication and installation details and at a minimum, include the following information:

(a) Dimensions.

(b) Identification of products and materials included by sheet and detail number.

(c) Compliance with specified standards.

(d) Notation of coordination requirements.

(e) Notation indicating all materials, finishes, and methods of fabrication and assembly.

(f) Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

2. Drawing Specifications: Drawings shall be produced in AutoCAD 2014 or later as native format files. Drawings created in other software will not be accepted. Drawings shall be submitted at 24 by 36 inches (architectural size D).

3. Drawing Approvals: Drawings are to be submitted electronically as Adobe Portable Document

Format (PDF) files and (1) set printed on bond paper at full size to the COR for review and approval. The

COR will have ten (10) business days to review and make corrections to the drawings and return them to the Offeror. All COR mark ups shall be incorporated into drawings and resubmitted for COR approval within seven (7) days. Drawings completed to the satisfaction will be signed and dated by the COR and stamped “APPROVED FOR FABRICATION”. Only approved drawings shall be used by the Offeror for production. No work shall commence without fully approved drawings. All designs and fabrication methods shown in drawings are to be followed by the Offeror. Deviations are not permitted and shall be corrected at the expense of the Offeror.

4. Closeout: Upon completion of the package the Offeror shall issue a final set of drawings approved by the COR. The final set of drawings shall consist of two (2) hard copy sets and two (2) sets of CDs containing all files in PDF format and native software format.

3.3 Task 3: Prototypes

The Final Phase project includes some intricate displays that combine electrical media, and electronic systems to tell the Marine story in ways new to NMMC. As these integrated designs are unproved, prototypes will need to be produced to as a proof of concept and to work out design details that cannot be satisfactorily determined in other ways.

1. Prototype Meeting: The COR will meet with the Offeror’s designer to review the scope as set forth in the task order. All Government provided reference materials will be reviewed so as to educate the designer on the thematic and functional goals of the prototype. Based on this meeting, the type and quantities of design deliverables will be agreed upon by both parties.

2. Fabrication: Based on the information set forth in the previous step, fabrication on the prototype will begin. During fabrication, the COR will meet with the Offeror, as needed, to review progress and resolve design issues. Reviews will continue until both parties have determined that the prototype has achieved the design goals.

3. Delivery and Installation: The offer shall deliver to and install the completed prototype in the

Exhibit Fabrication building 3034, or other location as identified by the COR. The Offeror shall provide all transportation vehicles and personnel required to deliver and erect the prototype at this location.

4. Documentation: The Offeror shall incorporate the design concepts demonstrated into the fabrication drawings for the final exhibit. Drawings and reviews shall be as detailed in the “Drawings” section of this document.

3.4 Task 4: Display Structures and Specialty Fabrication

This category is defined as all of the structures, casework barriers, and fabrication not applicable to the other categories. Examples are railing systems, custom benches, platforms, specialty casework, and holders for graphic elements.

1. Fabrication: Fabrication of all elements shall be produced according to drawings produced as detailed in the “Drawings” section of this document. If the COR requires material samples prior to fabrication, it will be noted in the task order. The Offeror shall produce the sample(s) required as detailed in the “Samples” section of this document.

Based on the approved samples, drawings and general requirements in documents, the Offeror shall fabricate the requested elements.

2. Review and Approvals: When completed all fabricated elements will be inspected by the COR and elements will be approved or rejected. Rejected elements shall be corrected by the Offeror within (10) business days, or until all corrections have been approved by the COR.

3. Storage and Installation: Approved elements shall be transported and installed per drawings by the

Offeror. The Offeror shall provide all transportation vehicles and personnel required to deliver and install elements at NMMC. Should the installation site not be ready for installation, the Offeror shall store the elements at their work location until needed at the site.

3.5 Task 5: Themed Displays

This category refers to all the simulations of natural and man-made materials that are not feasible or cost effective to use. These simulations are combined with macro artifacts and life cast figures to recreate a historic scene with the intention of giving the visitors a sense of how that scene looked in the most realistic way possible. Final look of displays to be unique to the NMMC. Commercially precast materials can only be used when modified in color and texture or as approved, in writing, by the COR. Finished surfaces that recreate natural materials are to be made from cementitious products, any other material must be approved by the COR, the use of Dryvit is not approved. All molds, stamps and tooling created for the thematic texturing shall remain property of the Government and shall be surrendered to the COR when no longer needed for installation. The Offeror shall produce the floor treatments and ground forms to withstand continuous heavy visitor traffic – over 600,000 persons per year. The rockwork must support a minimum live load of 200 lbs. per square foot. Sharp edges that could in any way puncture, cut or scrape the visitors shall not be accepted.

1. Design Document Review: The COR will meet with the Offeror to provide and review the scope as set forth in the design documents. All Government provided reference materials will be reviewed so as to educate the Offeror on the thematic goals of the display. Based on this meeting the type and quantities of design deliverables will be agreed upon by both parties to include the numbers and type of samples required. See the “Samples” section of this document.

2. Fabrication Strategy: The Offeror shall hold meetings with the COR to review the Offeror produced drawings, references and/or models that illustrate their understanding and interpretation of the design intent. When the COR is satisfied with the materials provided the Offeror will be authorized to proceed with fabrication.

3. Fabrication: The Offeror will fabricate elements in their shop as determined in the previous step.

The COR will make on-site visits as needed to assure adherence to the design direction and perfume interim approvals as needed.

4. Installation: The Offeror shall install the displays on-site performing all sculpting, painting and finishing steps required to achieve the desired effect as agreed to by the COR. The Offeror shall install the life cast figures supplied to them as GFE from the COR. As all themed displays feature a macro artifact, the Offeror shall add painted details to macro artifacts to blend them into the look of the scene.

All paint to be water-based and shall be such that it does not degrade or damage the artifact. In all cases, the COR will act as field art director and will provide artistic guidance to the team. The COR will make the determination as to the extent of types of details needed to achieve the final look of the scene. The

Offeror shall notify the COR when a given scene is complete and ready for final acceptance. After the

COR concurs that the display has met the established design goals, the scene will be considered complete and no further scenic modification shall be made.

3.6 Task 6: Graphics

Graphics are integral to every museum display. NMMC has an established method of production for all its graphic types. The Offeror shall produce two- and three-dimensional graphics that match the production style currently existing in the Museum. The types of graphics used by NMMC are:

Type A-Digital murals (VUTEk, Durst Rho or approved equal) printed directly onto high quality wall covering, (Rexam or equivalent) then clear coated for wear resistance. The Offeror shall assure that all mural wall surfaces are finished and prepped in a manner to ensure proper adherence of mural without bubbles. Seams are to be kept to a minimum and images shall be properly registered between panels.

Murals are to be on as few separate sheets as possible, laid out so that necessary seams fall over natural breaks in finished work, where possible, or where designated on electronic mechanicals. The Offeror shall supply the COR with cut line layouts for approval before final fabrication. Sheets that are applied directly to an exhibit surface are to be perfectly matched and registered. Offeror to assure that all wall surfaces are properly prepared to accept mural to insure proper adhesion and preclude the appearance of bubbles, divots or other irregularities.

Type B- Digital continuous tone prints (Lambda or approved equal) printed directly onto photographic material and adhered to .040 aluminum sign blank and laminated with 3 mil UV resistant lustre laminate with wrapped edges.

Type C-Digital continuous tone prints (Lambda or approved equal) printed directly onto photographic material. Print is adhered to 2nd surface of 1/8th inch non-glare acrylic with edges eased.

Type D-Frosted film (3M or equal) and/ or semitransparent film (DuraTrans or equal), adhered to non-glare acrylic for backlit applications.

Type E-Digital High Pressure Laminate (dHPL) resin-embedded graphic.

Type F- Images or text silk-screened on MDF or painted drywall. There shall be no error in registration of successive screenings. All silk-screened areas shall be evenly covered and fully opaque. There shall be no ghosting, dirt specks, ragged edges, marks, or any preventable imperfections in the screened image and all steps shall be taken to achieve high image resolution.

Type G- Die-cut vinyl lettering cut from a vinyl cutter or plotter.

Type H- Dimensional lettering custom cut from acrylic and painted.

Type I- Specialized production method as specified by graphic designer such as direct printing to fabric or glass and fabricated artifact numbering “pucks.”

Production of graphics will be consistent for each task order. The graphic production steps are:

1. Graphic Schedule: With the task order the COR will provide the graphic schedule that details the quantity, production method and sizes of the graphics required. A unique identification number will be listed for each graphic, the Offeror will use this number for tracking, production, and reports to the COR.

2. Production Files: The COR will provide electronic production files to the Offeror in a PC based format. The Offeror will alert the COR as to any issues they have with production of these files. These files are considered by the COR to be ready for production without modification. The Government understands that it may still be necessary for the Offeror to modify the files to suit their production process. This is acceptable given that the modifications do not alter the finished appearance of the graphic and that the modifications are done prior to submission of any samples. Should the COR require the Offeror to assemble the production files needed for production, this will be stated accordingly in the task order and all images, test and templates will be provided as GFE.

3. Production: Prior to the start of production, the Offeror will submit samples to the COR for approval.

The quantity and type of samples required will be noted in the task order. See the “Samples” section of this document. After approval of the sample by the COR, the Offeror can proceed with production.

4. Installation: The Offeror shall transport and install all graphics to the work site. All materials and systems are to be installed in accordance with manufacturers' instructions and COR approved submittals.

Install materials and systems in proper relation with adjacent exhibits and with uniform appearance. All cleat-mounted digital output is to be placed in the proper position as designated on the composite layouts in the design drawings.

5. Closeout: The Offeror shall walk the COR through the finished spaces for buy-off of graphics. Once approved, the graphic installation will be complete. In the case that an electronic file needs modification for production, the Offeror shall turn over all such files to the COR.

3.7 Task 7: Paint

The Offeror shall paint and finish all interior (indoor) exhibit partitions, exhibit surfaces and components with colors as listed in the design drawings to meet the approved artistic intent and in coordination with themed treatments. Paint sheens to match to level of reflectivity present in extant galleries. Painting of interior (indoor) graphic signs and graphic panels is included.

The Offeror shall be responsible for priming and painting all prefabricated exhibit components.

If a paint sample is required, the Offeror shall not begin painting until receiving approval from the COR.

See the “Samples” section of this document.

The Offeror shall be responsible to repair, touch-up, etc. all adjacent surfaces damaged during installation to the extent defined by the COR. Exhibit materials to be painted, stained and sealed include, but are not limited to:

(a) Ferrous Metal – painted or powder-coated

(b) Plywood – painted

(c) Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) – painted

(d) Non-Ferrous Metal - painted or powder-coated

(e) Plastic/Acrylic

(f) Gypsum Wallboard - painted

Unless otherwise indicated, all surfaces shall be treated with not less than one (1) shop or prime coat and two (2) finish coats of an appropriate paint.

The Offeror shall provide finish coats that are compatible with the prime coats used.

The Offeror shall provide barrier coats over non-compatible primers, or remove the primer and re-prime as required.

Do not apply solvent-thinned paints when the temperature of surfaces to be painted and the surrounding air temperatures are below 45˚ F, or water-based paints when the temperature of surfaces to be painted and the surrounding air temperatures are below 50˚ F, unless otherwise permitted by the manufacturer’s printed instructions and approved by the COR.

Provide paints of durable and washable quality. Do not use paint materials which shall not withstand normal washing as required to remove pencil marks, ink, marker, ordinary soil, and similar material without showing discoloration, loss of gloss, staining, or other damage.

Provide undercoat paint produced by the same manufacturer as the finish coat. Use only the thinner recommended by the paint manufacturers, and use per manufacturer’s instructions. Insofar as practicable, use undercoat, finish coat, and thinner material as parts of a unified system of paint finish.

Provide sealer by the same manufacturer as the finish coat. Use only the thinner recommended by the paint manufacturers, and use per manufacturer’s instructions. Insofar as practicable, use undercoat, finish coat, sealer and thinner material as parts of a unified system of paint finish.

For application of the approved paint, use only such equipment as is recommended for application of the particular paint by the manufacturer and as approved by the COR.

The Offeror shall inspect the surfaces to be painted to assure that they meet the paint manufacturer’s recommendations, carefully inspect the installed work of all other trades and verify that all such work is complete to the point where this installation may properly commence. Also verify cleanliness and absence of dust, etc. Verify that painting is completed in strict accordance with the design.

Perform all preparation and cleaning procedures in strict accordance with the paint manufacturer’s recommendations as approved by the COR.

(a) Remove all removable items which are in place and are not scheduled to receive paint finish, or provide surface applied protection prior to surface preparation and painting operations.

(b) Following completion of painting in each space or area, reinstall the removed items by using properly skilled workers.

(c) Clean each surface to be painted prior to applying paint or surface treatment.

(d) Remove oil and grease with clean cloths and cleaning solvents of low toxicity and a flash point in excess of 38°C (100°F), prior to start of mechanical cleaning.

(e) Schedule the cleaning and painting so that dust and other contaminants from the cleaning process shall not fall onto newly painted surfaces.

(f) Maintain vacuum cleaner on the premises and remove dust from all surfaces.

(g) Round all edges to be painted or stained to a minimum of 1/32" radius.

(h) Sand wood smooth and free of marks before applying the first coat, break all edges.

(i) Wash sap spots and knots with mineral spirits. When dry, touch up spots and knots with a minimum of two (2) coats of shellac for interior work. All staining and knots that show up after completion of painting shall require repainting.

(j) Fill all nail holes, cracks, open joints, and other defects after the primer is dry. Sand, smooth and spot prime knots, stains, etc. with three (3) coats of Kilz or COR approved replacement.

(k) All plywood or MDF to receive paint on exposed edges shall be filled, sanded, smoothed, primed and painted.

(l) Remove rust, mill scale and all foreign materials; wire brush or sand bare spots or unprimed areas to bright metal.

(m) All damage to shop coat caused by erection, repainting, and cleaning shall be spot primed with the same material used for the shop coat.

(n) Unprimed non-ferrous metals shall be thoroughly cleaned of oil, grease, and temporary protective coatings by use of appropriate solvent as recommended by primer manufacturer.

(o) Unprimed alloy metals shall be thoroughly cleaned of oil, grease, and temporary protective coatings by use of appropriate solvent as recommended by primer manufacturer.

3.8 Task 8: Exhibit Floor Treatments and Theming

Floor treatments can be commercially available or require highly custom fabrication by the Offeror. All exhibit floor treatments are specified in the design drawings and given a unique identification number; the

Offeror will use this number for tracking, samples and reports to the COR. With either flooring type, the

Offeror shall submit samples to the COR for approval prior to installation. See the “Samples” section of this document.

All commercial products shall be installed per the manufacturer’s specifications but also meet the artistic intent of the design. This includes preparing the surface and installation of the product. The products shall be laid in the pattern specified by the design drawings. If no pattern is specified, the Offeror shall discuss the intended lay out with the COR for their approval.

Custom floor treatments, such as rockwork or other simulated surfaces, will be a cementations coating with integral coloring and applied stains, textured to represent a specific terrain or natural material. Care shall take to provide the appearance of a highly textured surface without creating trip hazards for the visitors. The Offeror shall discuss this with the COR prior to beginning installation.

Once completed, it shall be the responsibility of the Offeror to protect the floor treatments from damage during installation with plastic sheeting and Masonite. The Offeror shall remove and dispose of these materials at the time of project completion.

3.9 Task 9: Samples

As determined by the COR in the task order, some material samples will be required. The purpose of samples is to demonstrate that the Offeror can produce the required material at a level of durability and finish specified by the Government. Samples vary by the type of material and finish required and are detailed below. All samples shall be marked with a unique identification number as provided by the

COR, samples submitted without this number will automatically be rejected by the COR without review.

The COR will have (10) business days to approve or reject samples presented to them by the Offeror.

Rejected elements shall be corrected by the Offeror within (10) business days or until all corrections have been approved by the COR. All approved samples will be used by the COR as a benchmark for comparison and approval of finished elements. The Offeror is expected to produce display elements to the level of quality and finish shown in the sample. Any elements failing to meet this requirement will be rejected by the COR. It shall be the responsibility of the Offeror to produce samples later than ten (10) weeks before installation. Delays in installation due to late submissions or failure of the Offeror to produce an approved sample are not permitted. Any deficiencies created by these delays shall be corrected at the expense of the Offeror.

Sample types and requirements:

1. Paint Sample-Shall be 4” X 4” square of ½”thick medium density fiberboard (MDF). Sample to be coated with the specified color and dense enough to demonstrate the color and finish portrayed.

2. Floor Treatments-Shall be no less that a 12” x 12” square of commercially available products.

3. Custom Floor Treatments -Shall be no less than an 18” x 18” square of custom fabricated covering.

This shall be a cementations coating with integral coloring and applied stains, textured to represent a specific terrain or natural material.

4. Natural Finishes-Typically known to the themed entertainment industry as rockwork, this shall be no less than a 24” x 24” square of scenic treatment designed to simulate a natural material such as rock, wood or dirt or manmade finishes such as canvass or welded and riveted metal plating. The sample shall be made of the same materials that will be used in the final exhibit.

5. Artificial Foliage-Shall be no less than 12” long for tree trunks, branches, and tall grasses.

6. Metals-Shall be a minimum of 4” X 4” square coated as specified.

7. Finish Materials in Sheet Form-Examples are acrylics, glazing, high-pressure laminates (HPL), and wood to be used in the exhibits as final finishes. Samples shall be a minimum of 6” X 6” square.

8. Color palettes for silk-screened inks on final materials. Shall be at least 4” X 4” and produced on respective final materials no smaller than 12” square.

9. Color palettes for photographic digital output. Assume a maximum of 30 colors. Each individual color samples shall be at least a 2” square and produced on respective final materials no smaller than a

12” square.

10. Color palette for eight (8) color, photo mural. Assume a maximum of 30 colors. Each individual color sample shall be at least 2” square and produced on respective final materials no smaller than 12” square.

11. Graphics-Samples of each graphic type as noted in the scope of the task order. One (1) prototype of each graphic type, either full-scale segment or complete panel prototype. Sample size to be at least 6” square.

12. Artist’s mural layouts. For each mural the Offeror will prepare a scaled black and white sketch showing the general layout. Upon COR approval, the Offeror shall produce a full color scaled elevation of the mural. No field painting will commence prior to approval of the color elevation by the COR.

Upon approval of finished murals by the COR, all mural surfaces will be coated in a non-yellowing, matte finish, clear coat.

3.10 Task 10: Customized Artifact Cases

Artifact cases display artifacts from the NMMC collection. Cases are to be custom manufactured in a careful way so they are durable and do not cause harm to the artifacts displayed and meet the artistic intent of the design. The fabrication of all cases shall be coordinated with the COR to ensure they shall accept security devices, power supplies and cables, as required. Each artifact case will differ in size and theme as directed by the design drawings. See drawings provided with the task order for specific details.

In all cases, the drawings will supersede direction in this section. For information not noted in the drawings, the following guidance shall be used.

All finished work shall be fabricated and assembled in the most careful and thorough manner in accordance with details and approved drawings; all exposed surfaces and edges shall be finished smooth and free from marks, blemishes or defacements of any kind caused by workmanship or manufacturing.

All exposed edges shall be rounded and finished so as to assure safety of exhibit components and

Museum visitors.

All joints shall be neatly and accurately made, fitted tightly, blocked from behind or otherwise supported, and pulled together to prevent opening due to movement. Mortise and tenon joints shall be set in glue under pressure. Shop miters four (4) inches or greater shall be glued or doweled or locked with metal splice. Miters less than four (4) inches shall be glued and splined with the spline concealed.

All exposed sides and ends of plywood shall be edged with solid strip of matching hardwood, at least 1/2" thick, and the full width of the plywood edge, unless indicated otherwise. Miter edge strips at corner.

Exposed finish nails shall be set and filled with matching plastic wood.

Woodwork shall be properly framed, closely fitted and accurately set to the required lines and levels and shall be rigidly secured in place.

Unless otherwise noted, interiors of all display cases shall use Medium Density Fiberboard sealed with three (3) coats of waterborne urethane and smoothly finished with two (2) coats of low VOC eggshell finish latex paint.

All casework finishes shall be allowed to cure and air dry (degassed) for a minimum of two (2) weeks prior to installation at the NMMC.

All fabrication shall be done with high quality materials, selected for smooth finish and to have expected life span of at least 20 years; substrate shall be medium density fiberboard (MDF), furniture grade birch or poplar plywood other premium material submitted and approved by the COR. Luan plywood is not acceptable and shall not be allowed.

All edges and corners of fabricated elements shall be eased to 1/32”.

No formaldehyde-emitting materials shall be used in the fabrication and finishing of the display cases.

All display vitrines shall use UV-4 clear acrylic, or COR approved replacement. Any replacement approved by the COR shall be approved, in writing, prior to fabrication.

Casework shall be assembled offsite in large sections; size to be determined by transportability and

Museum entry door sizes. Field joints and connectors shall be arranged at least conspicuous locations within the finished work as installed. Prepare all openings, clearances, shelves, electrical isolation, heat insulation, optical or other technical installation within the case work prior to disassembly and transporting to the site. Extensive rework of casework to accommodate mechanical and electrical equipment shall not be permitted at the job site.

Case lights shall be LED and individually controllable and programmable.

All finish work shall be sanded at field joints where required by installation and shall be left in perfect condition for finishing.

All floor-mounted displays and panels shall have built-in leveling devices which shall be concealed.

Plastic laminate for casework shall be pressure laminated to the substrate in the shop in a manner to ensure strong adhesion and durability.

All exposed right angle edges of high pressure laminate (HPL) work shall be beveled slightly by filing after fabrication. The COR shall approve extent of edge filing.

All plastic components shall be installed carefully and accurately to line levels and dimensions shown, squarely aligned, and plumbed, securely and rigidly fastened in place with attachments as detailed on drawings.

All holes drilled through plastics for the passage of fasteners shall be oversized to allow for expansion and contraction. Polish the inside surfaces of all holes drilled in plastics.

Cement adjacent pieces of acrylic and polycarbonate where noted using adhesives and methods recommended by manufacturer. All joints shall be neatly and accurately made, fitted tightly, and pulled together to prevent opening due to movement.

All joints in acrylic and polycarbonate work shall be transparent and free of bubbles.

Protective paper shall be left on acrylic and polycarbonate as long as possible during fabrication and installation.

All materials shall be free of defects impairing strength, durability and appearance. All compounds, sealants, and tapes shall be used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. It shall be the responsibility of the Offeror to provide glazing materials which are compatible with each other and also compatible with the material used for setting blocks and space shims.

Install glass according to manufacturer’s written instructions, including the proper spacing and quantity of glazing points, clips, channels, shims and setting blocks.

All exposed glass edges shall be polished and beveled.

All glass shall be laminated glass as indicated in the contract documents unless noted otherwise.

Insofar as possible, all plastic laminate shall be installed on cabinetry prior to delivery to museum.

Joints in high pressure laminate shall be allowed only when required lengths exceeds laminate length obtainable.

All plastic laminate pieces eight (8)" wide or less is to be laid using semi-rigid set adhesive. Larger panels may be bonded using contact adhesive with a two (2)" perimeter strip being masked off for semi-rigid adhesive application prior to laying up of laminate on substrate. Evenly clamp work along edges during adhesive setting period in accordance with adhesive manufacturer’s recommendations.

The Offeror shall coordinate with the COR to assure that the final installation of the artifact case environment monitoring system does not detract from the neat and clean aesthetic of the artifact display case.

The Offeror shall coordinate with the COR to ensure that all materials used inside of the case environment will adhere to the Museum’s archival standards.

3.11 Task 11: Mirco Artifact Mounts

Some artifacts will require artifact case mounts to be fabricated by the Offeror. In those situations, artifacts will be provided to the Offeror for fabrication of custom mounts. It shall be understood that the artifacts are to be treated by the Offeror as a precious, irreplaceable item, and all steps necessary are to be taken to prevent loss or damage while in the possession of the Offeror.

Artifacts are considered GFE and shall be mounted within artifact cases of various size, design, access, and security requirements. Artifacts need to be secured to the mounts in as discrete and safe a manner as possible without inflicting short or long term damage. Mounts shall be evaluated and approved on a case-by-case basis by the COR or their designee.

The COR shall arrange for delivery of GFE on the schedule developed by the Offeror and COR. The

Offeror shall manufacture all artifact mounts at the Project Site or at Museum offices located on Marine

Corps Base (MCB), Quantico, VA.

The Government will fabricate and install mounts and artifacts for some display cases.

Where mounting locations are not indicated on the exhibit drawings, do not proceed. Refer all placement decisions to the COR for final decision.

All GFE to be handled, shipped, and/or stored by the Offeror shall use experienced personnel with experience in proper curatorial procedures.

The Offeror shall work with the Base Fire Marshall and obtain approval for any open flame methods needed in the fabrication of mounts. The Offeror shall obtain a “Hot Work Permit” on all open flame methods of fabrication.

The following guidelines use examples to illustrate different methods of mounting artifacts in different situations at the NMMC.

All brass shall be painted out. Where a mount is in contact with an artifact the outside of the mount should be painted the color of the artifact but paint shall not contact the artifact. Where the mount is not in contact with the artifact, the mount shall be painted the background color. Paint shall be acrylic. Barrier material shall be used between every artifact and the surface on which it rests. Barrier materials include:

(a) Polyester felt

(b) Acid free tissue

(c) Polyethylene plastic sheeting

(d) Acid free mat board

(e) Polyolefin heat-shrink tubing

Paper Artifacts: Paper artifacts are quite fragile. They are susceptible to chemical damage (acid migration), light damage, and mechanical damage. All paper artifacts shall have a barrier of four (4) ply acid free mat board between them and the mount or surface on which they rest. The mat board shall be similar in color to the artifact and be cut as close to the size of the artifact as possible. The artifact shall be held to the mat board with polyethylene strips wrapped around the corners and secured to the mat board with 3M transfer tape #924. The poly strip shall be of varied widths from 1/8" to 1/2" for different sized artifacts. Some flat paper artifacts can be secured with just opposing corners. Some artifacts can be attached to mat board with Japanese paper hinges and wheat paste. This method should only be used on artifacts without writing or printing on the back, and be performed by an individual familiar with wheat paste application. As little water as possible shall be introduced to the paper. Once the artifact is attached to the mat board it can be secured with 3M transfer tape to the case mount. Pins can be pushed through the mat board by lifting up a corner of the artifact pushing in the pin, taping over the head of the pin with a small piece of linen tape or Japanese paper and wheat paste, and replacing the corner of the artifact after the tape or wheat paste has dried. Some books may be displayed open. The front flaps of this mount should support the pages when the book is open but not extend beyond what is needed. Books may require strips of polyethylene to hold back the pages. Attach the strips to the mount using 3M transfer tape. Book mounts can be supported from either the base or back of a case.

Artifacts Requiring Brass mounts: Large and small artifacts may need to be supported from a graphic panel. For many of these artifacts an armature at one (1) end of a brass rod and a flange or similar method of attachment at the other is appropriate. The diameter of the supporting rod is determined by the weight of the artifact and the distance from the back of the case. The supporting rod should not show any deflection when the artifact is placed in the mount.

Set Screws: Set screws should be stainless steel or brass and should be just a bit taller than the surface of the mount to allow for the least visibility and the most grip. They should also be of a large enough diameter to positively secure mount parts.

Textile GFE: Textile-based artifacts both in environments and in artifact cases need to be properly supported and secured. All clothing and fabric artifacts should be separated from the mounts by acid free tissue (note: do not use buffered acid free tissue). Some pieces may need to be filled out with rolls of acid free tissues, especially for arms and legs of coats and pants. To flesh out an artifact make a tissue log by loosely rolling tissue and twisting the ends tight and fit into the piece of clothing. Neither the mount nor the tissue should be tight enough to produce stress on seams or the cloth itself. Clothing in cases shall be supported by formed acrylic wrapped in tissue or shaped foam form covered with a fitted linen slip cover and supported by a brass armature.