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STATEMENT OF WORK

Perform Metal Objects Material Analysis, Characterization and Other Related Services

San Juan National Historic Site

Santa Elena Guardhouse

SCOPE: In accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract, the Contractor shall perform the work of this Statement of Work for the National Park Service (NPS) as described herein.

The services shall include:

Technical assistance on electrochemical process for treatment of park historic ordnance Ensure the effectiveness of recommended treatment.

Advice the NPS on when to finish each step of the conservation process for each of the pieces undergoing treatment.

Maintain data sheets for each historic ordnance treated.

Sample materials to ensure treatment parameters are met Educate and coordinate visits from students, volunteers and the public that may be in the Santa

Elena Guardhouse Conservation Workshop.

Provide monthly reports on status of task completion as well as a final report at the end of the period of performance summarizing what has been accomplished and what remains to be completed.

CONFIDENTIALITY: The information developed under Statement of Work is the property of the U.S.

government and shall be kept in strict confidence. Proprietary or copyrighted material may not be included into the report document unless approved by the Contracting Officer.

PERFORMANCE PERIOD: The work performed under this Statement of Work shall be approximately a base year plus two (2) option years. Contractor must be able to commence performance within the two days after the receipt of award document. An approximate period of performance schedule is below:

Base Year: March 29, 2021 to March 28, 2022 Option Year One: March 29, 2022 to March 28, 2023 Option Year Two: March 29, 2023 to March 28, 2024

WORK SCHEDULE: Work shall be performed from Monday to Friday between 8:00 am -5:00 pm.

Contractor shall plan to be on site no more than 8 hours weekly for a total of no more than 416 hours.

Work on Saturdays may be allowed prior consultation and authorization from the NPS.

GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS: Park housing is NOT available for this project. Transportation to and from the site will be the responsibility of the contractor. A conservator will be on-site and will coordinate and recommend treatment strategies to the NPS. Two NPS staff members will be on-site for general project needs. The park will provide access to the site.

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I. PROJECT BACKGROUND

The park assessed metal objects and recommended treatment for the artillery shells and cannons that are part of the museum collection. The park started treatment of the cannons and shells by entering a CESU agreement with the University of Texas A&M. This agreement expired in 2009. The park contracted conservation work in FY 2014-16 for the treatment of 40 shells and 6 cannons (including the Ordóñez cannon and carriage), however due to the need to install the proper infrastructure and the fact that the conditions of the cannons were not monitored since 2009, the timetable for completion of treatment has changed. The area where work will take place is the Santa Elena Guardhouse workshop. Work continues and on November 2015, a bronze cannon Proconsul, was back on exhibit in the Visitor Center Building at Castillo San Cristóbal. In situ conservation of cannon rails at Bastión del Carmen was completed in July 2016 and on October 2016 iron cannon #30, was back in exhibit room at the Castillo San Felipe del Morro. 95 additional shells have been treated and completed and are placed on exhibit at Castillo San Cristóbal. Treatment for the bronze cannon, Anade has been completed and is on display at the park. This work is necessary in order to complete the preservation and conservation work on these cannons and shells and have them back on exhibition as soon as possible.

II. STANDARDS

All work produced under this Statement of Work shall be performed in coordination with the NPS, and the professional conservator overseeing the Historic Ordnance Preservation Project.

All conservation work performed shall be derived with the expectation of compliance with:

NPS law and policy, specifically the standards contained in Director’s Order 24: Museum Collections Management, Director’s Order 28: Cultural Resources Management, the Museum Handbook, and Reference Manual 28: Cultural Resource Management Guideline

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) laws, standards, and regulations.

Generally accepted professional practice standards for conservation of museum items.

Follow treatment prescribed in the Metal Objects Conditions Survey Local codes only if required.

III. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

The work shall include, but not be limited to, the following components:

Sample materials to ensure treatment parameters are met

Frequency: every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for each vat.

A minimum of 680 samples to determine chloride ppm and conductivity

Characterize and identify non-historic or foreign materials that may have an adverse effect in the completion of the treatment process.

20 X Ray Fluorescence (XRF) spectrums to determine elemental composition of parts of Ordóñez Cannon.

20 Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) samples for Ordóñez cannon and its carriage.

Technical assistance on electrochemical process for treatment of park historic ordnance

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Measure the effectiveness of recommended treatment.

Advice the NPS on when to finish each step of the conservation process for each of the pieces undergoing treatment.

Maintain data sheets for each historic ordnance treated.

Educate and coordinate visits from students, volunteers and the public that may be in the Santa Elena

Guardhouse Conservation Workshop.

Provide monthly reports on status of task completion as well as a final report at the end of the period of performance summarizing what has been accomplished and what remains to be completed.

Advice conservator on the preparation of chemical solutions used for treating the cannons and artillery shells, based in the data obtained from the material analysis.

Weekly monitoring of chloride levels of Ordoñez cannon tube and carriage, 3 iron cannons, a bronze cannon, and 100 shells to determine optimum levels of chloride ppm content to proceed to rinsing, neutralization and final treatment.

Provide timetable and recommendations regarding the change of chemical solutions Coordinate treatment of objects with the Historic Ordnance Preservation Project Conservator.

Continue collection of data pertaining the treatment of the artifacts Contractor needs to be able to provide on-site services when requested by the conservator and/or the

NPS within the parameters of the contracted hours.

IV. DATA AND MATERIALS TO BE PROVIDED BY NPS

The items outlined herein will be provided (or have previously been provided) by the NPS for the use of the contractor, as required for the express purpose of completing the services required in this contract.

Metal Objects Conditions Survey Metal Objects Conservation Plan Park Artillery Exhibit Plan The park may provide additional staff to work at the project. The employees will be there to perform basic tasks associated to the project (changing solutions as needed and following indication from conservator, monitoring objects, perform basic cleaning of objects, etc.) and to maintain the workshop area (cleaning, cutting grass, etc). Situations (move and transportation of objects) the park may provide additional personnel.

V. CONTRACTOR’S MINIMUM SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. GENERAL

Plan for possible emergency situations, such as floods, cave-ins, slides, and windstorms. Such planning shall take into consideration the nature of the work done, site conditions, and degree of exposure of persons and property.

Conduct daily safety meetings for all personnel. These meetings shall be used to review the effectiveness of the Contractor's safety effort, and to resolve current health and safety problems.

First Aid: Have adequate training to ensure prompt and efficient first aid.

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B. QUALIFICATIONS OF EMPLOYEES

Ensure that employees are physically qualified to perform their assigned duties in a safe manner.

Do not allow employees to work whose ability or alertness is impaired because of drugs, fatigue, illness, intoxication, or other conditions that may expose themselves or others to injury.

Operators of vehicles, mobile equipment, hoisting equipment, and hazardous plant equipment shall be able to understand signs, signals, and operating instructions, and be capable of operating such equipment. Provide operating instructions for all equipment.

C. PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Inspect personal protective equipment daily and maintain in a serviceable condition. Clean, sanitize, and repair, as appropriate, personal items before issuing them to another individual.

Inspect and maintain other protective equipment and devices before use and on a periodic basis to ensure safe operation.

VI. PROJECT PERSONNEL

A. GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES

Unless otherwise designated, the Government representatives will be as follows:

1.Contracting Officer

2. NPS COR & Project Site Inspector

B. CONTRACTOR REPRESENTATIVES:

1. The Contractor will submit a list of key personnel assigned to this project. The list should include a brief description of the roles and responsibilities for each key person.

2. The Contractor must request permission in writing from the Contracting Officer before substituting key project personnel.

3. The Contractor will transact contract matters solely with the Contracting Officer or her designated representative.

VII. OPTIONAL WORK

Option years are subject to availability of funds.

1. OPTION YEAR ONE: Provide services for additional three cannon, the mortar on exhibit in Castillo San Felipe del Morro and an additional 100 shells using the same process described on Section III above. The park may extend the current contract for an additional 365 days to

San Juan National Historic Site Page 5 of 5 continue preserving additional artillery objects. Period of performance: March 29, 2022-March 28, 2023.

2. OPTION YEAR TWO: Provide services for three cannons located in the Santa Elena Guardhouse, the iron cannon on exhibit at Castillo San Felipe del Morro and an additional 100 shells using the same process described on Section III above. The park may extend the current contract for an additional 365 days to continue preserving additional artillery objects. Period of performance: March 29, 2023-March 28, 2024.