Answers_to_Contractor_Questions_6_21_17.docx

Center for Military History US Army Women’s Museum Answers to Questions

1. Introduction II General A.i

a. What are the two macro objects?

This is to be determined. However, no larger than a HMMV

b. Will positioning of the macro object be the responsibility of the contractor?

Yes

c. Will the 20 uniforms all be displayed on museum quality mannequins? If so please provide information as to the type of mannequins required.

Conservation forms, not mannequins are required. Full figure. Combination male and female.

d. This section indicates that the exhibit will include more than 250 images. Page 15 states that the contractor is to scan and prep no more than 120 images. Please explain the difference.

The museum has a limited ability to scan images. It is anticipated that the museum will be able to scan 130 of the 250 images.

II General A.ii

a. Are the two Interactives in each of the seven sections to be physical or electronic (monitors)?

One physical one electronic.

Are these in addition to the three multimedia/ audio/visual elements or are the Interactives to be displayed on additional equipment?

Yes. 2 separate requirements.

b. What size monitors are required for the three multimedia/ audio/visual elements?

No smaller than 21” no larger than 40”

c. What players or drivers are required?

USB or, for example, Bright Sign player

d. What programs are the museum provided contents produced in?

MP4 and WMV formats

e. What are the specifications for the computers or other players that will be required to support the Interactives?

Computers must have a Microsoft OS. Players must support MP4 and WMV formats. Must have looping/repeating capability and durable to run 8 hrs a day, 6 days a week.

II General A.iii

a. Are the interactives in the children’s learning area physical or electronic (monitors)?

Physical

2. Part 1 General Information 1.2 Background

a. Are the designs for the new 10,000 square foot section of the Museum to match or be designed in a similar style to existing elements in the Museum?

No. There will be no existing elements from the old gallery. The 10,000 square feet is empty space.

b. Will all story line and texts be provided by the CMH?

Yes

c. Is there a list of the 100 plus objects (artifacts) to be displayed?

Yes. This will be provided at the contract kick off meeting.

d. Four dioramas are listed. Are there any others to be included in the project?

No

e. Please provide a description of the dioramas.

There will be a diorama present in the following 4 galleries: Origins of Service, Permanent Presence, Be All you can Be and Post 9-11. Each will have an object/artifact with a mannequin figure and scenic representation for each.

1. Introduction area

a. Please provide a description of the “rotunda” area.

The desire is for a space (could be round or square) that can hold up to 15 people seated, where they will watch a 7 min introductory video and/or be given an orientation to the museum. A historical timeline will support this. There needs to be little overlap of sound from different sources and a good acoustical environment. There needs to be some control in place to diminish the amount of noise produced by the video and/or talk.

7. Historical Uniform Gallery

a. Will this display require an enclosed case environment?

Yes

1.4 Scope: and Part 4 Specific Tasks 4.1.23 Lighting

a. “The Contractor’s work shall include ……. ambient room lighting …..

The 10,000 square feet consists of the “original gallery space”, 5,000 sq ft and the “new gallery space” 5,000 sq ft. The original space has soffits with track lighting in place. However, it is over 17 years old; it needs to be integrated into the lighting with the new space. The new space has soffits with recessed lights on all four sides. There are junction boxes located in the ceiling rafters throughout the old and new space. There are numerous outlets located near the floor on each of the sides of the new space. There are some for the old space too.

(1) Please explain the type of ambient lighting that is appropriate for the museum.

This needs to be designed and fixtures must be provided. LED lighting is needed.

(2) Is there an existing lighting track system in the museum that new fixtures are to be purchase for? If so what are the specifications for the track system and its control system.

The track system in the “old space” must be replaced or upgraded to meet the same specs as what will be put into the “new space.”

(2) Who is to provide power and control switching for the ambient and case lighting?

Power is provided throughout. Junction boxes are located in the rafters.

(3) Is the contractor to include the cost of an electrical contractor for installation in the contractor’s price? If so please provide information about the electrical service and run distances that are involved in powering the display area.

In the design/build plan an integrated lighting plan must be designed and installed.

(4) Are there approved electrical contractors currently working in the museum space? If so please provide their contact information.

The museum’s electrical needs are fulfilled by the Garrison Department of Public Works. All electrical work must be coordinated with them.