Statement of Work

(SOW)

EDISON STATUE:

BRONZE BUST RESTORATION, BASE REPAIR CLEANING, AND REFINISHING OR

RESTORATION SURVEY AND CONTINUED CARE PLAN.

Naval Research Laboratory Washington D.C.

1. General Information

1.1 Introduction

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) requires a contract to rehabilitate, repair and refinish the bronze bust Thomas Edison Statue and Base at the Naval Research

Laboratory (NRL) in Washington D.C. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, materials (unless otherwise noted), and supervision needed to perform the tasks of bronze bust restoration, base repair cleaning, and refinishing or restoration.

1.2 Background

Founded July 2, 1923, the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is a scientific and engineering command dedicated to research that drives innovative advances for the U.S.

Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps. NRL is the Department of the Navy’s corporate laboratory and reports to the Chief of Naval Research. As the Navy's corporate laboratory, NRL is the principal in-house component in the Office of Naval

Research’s (ONR) effort to meet its science and technology responsibilities.

Thomas Edison played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Naval Research

Laboratory (NRL). In 1915, Edison, concerned about the need for technical research to aid national security, proposed a permanent naval research facility. Congress allocated funding in 1916, and the NRL officially opened in 1923, marking the beginning of government-funded research and development that led to numerous innovations.

Thomas Edison bust, which graces NRL's front gate, was sculpted by Evelyn Beatrice

Longman and presented to NRL by the Thomas Alva Edison Foundation, Inc. It was unveiled on December 3, 1953. Ms. Longman worked on the bust of Thomas Edison for the Naval Research Laboratory in 1947, just five years before her death. The bust was completed in 1952.

As part of the management of this significant historic feature all actions must comply with the Section 106& 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Part of this obligation requires historic resources to be treated according to the Secretary of the

Interior’s Standards for Restoration and Rehabilitation (36 CFR 67) for this project.

1.3 Objectives

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is recognized as the foremost naval research facility in the nation. The bust of Thomas Edison is of particular significance, serving not only as a tribute to the founder of the laboratory but also as a visual emblem of the laboratory's continuous mission. The NRL mandates adherence to professional standards at all times in the processes of bronze bust restoration, base repair, cleaning, refinishing and survey. A full survey for State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) for the District of Columbia on the Edison Bust. A full preservation plan with timelines for continued care of Edison Bust.

1.4 Scope of Work

Contractor shall provide all labor, materials and equipment to clean and seal the

Edison Statue at the Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D.C. Edison Statue is located at the main entrance of the laboratory facility. the statue is facing east. The statue is bronze. The stone base of monument is limestone.

Description of Work:

1. The contractor shall strip/clean all green/brown corrosion on statue and stone base to restore the original color of the bronze statue and stone base.

2. The contractor shall apply new brown oxidation to restore the original color of the bronze.

3. The contractor shall apply three (3) coats of lacquer to the statue, upon drying, apply a coat of wax.

4. The contractor shall clean the stone base of monument of paint and then clean with mild soap.

5. The contractor shall apply poultice of oxalic acid to reduce the green a brown staining.

6. The contractor shall install new mortar and sealant. Mortar between masonry blocks/units matching to original stone. Sealant/caulk could be used to seal gaps between metal and masonry surfaces, because it is more flexible and can accommodate the different expansion coefficients. Contractor should expect some stone loss during/after the coating removal process. If so, patching with a masonry compound or Dutchman repairs may be required with consultation and approval of the COR.

7. This work shall be performed during normal working hours, Monday through

Friday.

8. The area shall be kept clear of debris.

9. Any damage to the flower bed and ground shall be repaired at no cost to the government.

1.5 Place of Performance

The work to be performed under the resultant contract must be performed at the Naval

Research Laboratory 4555 Overlook Avenue, SW Washington D.C. 20375-5320

1.6 Recognized Holidays

New Year’s Day Labor Day

Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday Columbus Day

Presidents Day Veteran’s Day

Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day

Independence Day Christmas Day

1.7 Hours of Operations

The Contractor and Subcontractors is responsible for conditioning business, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday.

1.8 Type of Contract

The government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract.

1.9 Safety Health and Environmental

The contractor or subcontractor shall be responsible for adhering to all applicable state, district, and federal regulations governing safety, health, and environmental standards during the execution of all tasks. This obligation includes, but is not limited to, compliance with the following:

- 40 code of federal regulations (CFR) parts 239 through 282

- "X" Ladders, 29 CFR 1926, subpart "l"

- Scaffolds, 29 CFR 1926, subpart "e"

- Personal protective equipment, 29 CFR 1926, subpart "I"

- Tools – hand and power, 29 CFR 1926

For further information, please contact the Safety Office at (202)-767-2232 or the

Environmental Office at (202)-748-2546 or (202)-579-3273

1.10 Tasks and Deliverables

A workplan of the conservation actions to be undertaken shall be submitted to NRL for review and D.C. SHPO review and approval before the start of any work. The work plan must include method of conservation, personal qualifications and other documents as required by D.C. SHPO. Personnel doing work on the statue must at a minimum meet professional qualification standards established by the Office of Personnel Management

(OPM), per Section 112 of the National Historic Preservation Act as amended (16 U.S.C.

470) as detailed in the Secretary of the Interior Historic Preservation Professional

Qualification Standards.

Deliverables:

Work plan

Kick-off meeting

We will meet after paint removal for collaboration moving forward, removing staining to stone is the preferred option versus the option of possible recoating with paint.

Safety and Health Plan

Treatment report when treatment is completed. The conservator will provide a treatment report upon the completion of the treatment. This report will include a detailed list of the materials and procedures used. Additionally, the final report will contain photographic records documenting the condition of the item before and after treatment.

The records will also include recommendations for ongoing care and maintenance in the future.

1.6 Site Manager/ Project Manager

The Contractor must provide a full-time Site Manager and an identified alternate Site

Manager who must be responsible for competent performance of the specified work.

Either the Site Manager or alternate Site Manager must be onsite during the performance of this contract. The Contractor must designate in writing to the COR the Site Manager and an alternate who must act for the Contractor when the Site Manager is absent. The

Site Manager and/or alternate must have full authority to act on behalf of the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The Contractor’s Site

Manager and alternate must have a cellular phone to maintain communication with the

COR at all times during the work hours. The Contractor must provide the contact number to the KO and the COR.

1.7 Conservator

The Contractor must provide a Conservator who must be responsible for, at a minimum, the condition assessment, documentation, final conservation treatment report, and to provide technical expertise to ensure the statue is completed to the standards of this contract. A Conservator does not have to perform the bronze treatment, but it is acceptable for the Conservator to also be part of the treatment team. The Conservator must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience performing conservation on historical bronze statues and site monuments of similar size and variety, and complexity.

The Conservator must meet the professional qualification levels of AIC Professional

Associate. This level includes an undergraduate university degree (or international equivalent) and at least two years of basic conservation training and three (3) years of experience in his and/or her special field beyond the training period, or at a level of AIC

Fellows, which is in addition to associate status qualifications, candidates must have a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience after conservation training and two (2) years prior membership as a professional associate. Must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s

“Professional Qualifications Standards” (36 CFR Part 61), Federal Register Volume 62, Number 119 (Friday, June 20, 1997), FR Doc No: 97-16168. Resume or CV of key personnel are required as part of the response to this Government Request for Proposals

(RFP).

Technical Point of Contact:

(TBD)

Qualified firms that comply with the Secretary of the Interior’s (SOI) Standards and meet the AIC professional quals can be found on the AIC website:

https://www.culturalheritage.org/about-conservation/find-a-conservator https://www.culturalheritage.org/about-conservation/find-a-conservator/hiring-a-conservation-professional

1.8 Photographs

https://www.culturalheritage.org/about-conservation/find-a-conservator https://www.culturalheritage.org/about-conservation/find-a-conservator/hiring-a-conservation-professional https://www.culturalheritage.org/about-conservation/find-a-conservator/hiring-a-conservation-professional