SOW_SS_08262024.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

CENTER FOR SEABEES AND FACILITIES ENGINEERING (CSFE)

PORT HUENEME, CA

1.0 OVERVIEW

The Center for Seabees and Facilities Engineering (CSFE) in Port Hueneme, CA, requires contractor support in Exhibit Services. CSFE’s mission is to develop and delivers trained construction, engineering and environmental professionals to the Navy, joint services and Department of Defense (DoD) enabling optimal performance of construction and engineering across the full spectrum of military operations. As a means of educating the students and staff of CSFE about the history of the Navy’s construction and engineering accomplishments, CSFE has several historical exhibits located throughout the headquarters building. These displays are outdated and require rehabilitation and/or replacement.

2.0 SCOPE

The scope of this effort is to provide exhibit services to the Center for Seabees and Facilities Engineering at Building 1444 on Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme. Exhibit Services involves rehabilitating or replacing old and outdated exhibits or producing new exhibits. The definition of exhibits shall be defined as including, but not be limited to, any one of the following or combination thereof: display cases; exhibit panels; platforms; information desks; cabinets for visitor- activated video and audio programs; glass or Plexiglass barriers; graphics; photographs; photo murals; models; artifact mounts; and all planning documents.

Principal spaces containing exhibits may include lobbies; assembly spaces; classroom; and hallways.

Work may involve travel to the facility to meet with site staff, inspection of the facility, assessing rehabilitation of existing resources and/or scope of work for new design, preparing cost estimates for the work, providing measurements and drawings, and fabrication and installation of exhibits and may also include various types of museum planning.

The Contractor shall provide all necessary direct labor, supervision, management, and materials and equipment, except material and equipment specified as government-furnished, to meet the performance objectives defined in the performance work statement.

3.0 REQUIREMENTS

Contractor support is required to provide Exhibit Services to assist the Commanding Officer (or appointee) at CSFE in achieving their goals and objectives. The Contractor shall furnish all work, management, supervision, labor and materials necessary to ensure the effective and efficient performance of functions identified throughout this PWS, which make up this requirement. The Contractor shall be capable of providing flexible, responsive, and high quality services and support, as expected at an expert level of knowledge.

4.0 SPECIFIC TASKS

The Contractor shall be responsible for assisting with all aspects of Exhibit Services including exhibit planning, design, fabrication and installation.

The Contractor shall provide planning services for existing and/or new exhibits. They will need to perform research related to the history of the U.S. Navy Seabee and the Civil Engineer Corps in order to assist in graphics selection to illustrate stories. Research may include both primary and secondary sources. Script Writing and/or Editing may be needed during the design process and to finalize label copy (subject to CSFE review and approval).

The Contractor shall provide design services for existing and/or new exhibits. Exhibit design may include any or all of the following: developing overall conceptual design, designing all elements of an exhibit, and modular design of standard components. The goal is to provide a coordinated graphic design and installation system for signs, labels and other print descriptions for historical displays throughout the building.

The Contractor shall provide technical support during the fabrication and installation phase of the renovated and/or new exhibits. This includes, but is not limited to the preparation of computer-generated material that is ready for output by others and includes high-resolution scans of graphic material, final text, colors and graphic treatments.

5.0 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The Contractor shall possess working knowledge at an expert level to successfully perform all requirements of this PWS, which includes the following;

· Adobe Illustrator

· Sketch Up

· Communicate verbally and in writing to deal effectively with internal CSFE staff and Navy personnel

· Work collaboratively in a team environment as well as independently.

· Current museum exhibit standards and best practices

· Physical ability for walking, climbing ladders, standing, bending, stooping or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds

6.0 HOURS OF OPERATION

Normal working hours is Monday through Friday from 0745 to 1615.

Contractor personnel are not required to work on federal holidays when the CSFE is closed.

7.0 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

7.1 Contractor personnel performing under this contract shall be U.S. Citizens and ARE NOT required to obtain/retain a security clearance nor a CAC.

7.2 Contractor personnel may be required during the performance of this contract; however, it is not anticipated. Travel within a 50-mile radius of the museum will not be reimbursed.

8.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT

The Government will provide adequate working space in government facilities, all equipment (e.g., desk, chair, computer, printer, scanner, copier, telephone, etc.), utilities, janitorial services and expendable operating supplies for the duration of this contract. The contractor shall maintain the assigned office space in a neat and orderly manner. Personal or company use of phones, utilities, computers, printers, scanners, copiers, etc., not directly related to required services is strictly prohibited. Contractor shall not remove any government-furnished equipment or supplies from the worksite without the express written permission of the Contracting Officer or his/her designated representative.

9.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance is anticipated to One Year after contract award.

10.0 POINT OF CONTACT

Will be provided at time of Award.

11.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Center for Seabees and Facilities Engineering (CSFE) Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme, Bldg. 1444 Port Hueneme, CA 93043