PWS SEG Gallery V5.docx

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Modernization of the Soldier Experience Gallery Exhibits

General Information

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personnel services contract to modernize exhibits and supporting infrastructure associated with the Soldier Experience Gallery (SEG) at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC). The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items, as well as non-personal services necessary to perform the modernization of the exhibit space, to include design and development of all display spaces and infrastructure associated with the SEG for the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC) as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.All work shall meet required safety codes and environmental standards.

1.2 Background: The U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC) in support of the U.S. Army War College is a unique and diverse organization. The SEG currently tells the Army’s story through historical exhibit venues from the Revolutionary War period through the Global War on Terror. The exhibit also highlights the development of the American Soldier starting at the home front through basic training and into the Army profession. The exhibit was established in 2012. Exhibit content does not meet the current strategic objectives of the USAHEC, the USAWC, or the Army. The USAHEC is seeking to modernize the current exhibit footprint and supporting exhibit infrastructure.

1.2.1 The SEG is located in the USAHEC Visitor and Education Center at 950 Soldiers Drive, Carlisle PA 17013. It is an interior space of approximately 7200 sq. ft. including supporting infrastructure spaces. The Contractor will be responsible for exact measurements of the spaces.

Image 1: SEG without Existing Exhibit

Image 2 and 3: Existing SEG Gallery Exhibit

Image 3: As-built drawing of the Visitor and Education Center (VEC) to include Soldier Experience Gallery

1.2.2 Electric: Power is provided throughout the gallery ceiling and floor. Track lighting is provided on the ceiling.

1.2.3 HVAC: AHU-3 serves the gallery. HVAC system was designed to maintain gallery space temp at 70 deg F and relative humidity at 40-60% year-round (AHU-3 has a humidifier.) AHU-3 provides 8020 cfm supply air with a cooling coil leaving air temperature of 49 deg F, which results in about 15 tons of total space cooling (i.e., AHU-3 can offset approximately 7.5 w/sf heat gain from equipment/lights and maintain 70 deg. F in the space.)

1.3 Objectives: The contractor shall provide a 100% design solution, to include project management, script development, and design drawings for approx. 7200 square feet of exhibits that directly supports the USAHEC and U.S. Army goals of connecting the American public to its Army. It will accomplish this by illustrating for our patrons not only how the past has shaped the development of the Army and the Soldier of today, but how a tradition of innovative, strategic, and forward thinking will shape the Army of the future.

1.4 Scope:

1.4.1 Modernization planning: The contractor will provide a 100% design for all exhibit areas and exhibit supporting infrastructure identified in the SEG. Design shall include full construction blueprints and content for each specified area of the exhibit, as well as exhibit script and text development . Contractor will also provide appropriate 100% design drawings and recommended product catalog cuts for equipment/infrastructure as part of their final project submittal.

0. Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for one (1) year The Period of Performance reads as follows:

Base Year 15 SEPT 2023 to 14 SEPT 2024

1.6 General Information

1.6.1 Quality Assurance: A formal Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) will be required as part of this contract and the COR will be responsible for assuring that the contractor performs to standards set in the QASP.

1.6.2 Recognized Holidays: The contractor may not perform work on the listed Federal Holidays.

Independence Day

1.6.3 Hours of Operation: When on the government site, the contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 7:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. The Contractor must always maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.6.4 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at the USAHEC property. The address is 950 Soldiers Dr. Carlisle, PA. 17013. The work shall also be performed at the contractor’s place of business as required.

1.6.5 Type of Contract: The government will award a Firm Fixed Price Contract

1.6.6 Security Requirements: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must have a NAC clearance at time of the proposal submission and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract. The security requirements are in accordance with the attached DD254 (The unit security monitor is responsible for initiating this form).

1.6.6a. AT Level I Training. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army-controlled installation, facility, or area. All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 10 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable.

The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, within 10 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil.

1.6.6b. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army-controlled installation, facility, or area. Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (CFR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contract Personnel) as directed by DoD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.6.6c. For contractors that do not require CAC but require access to a DoD facility or installation. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

1.6.6d. iWATCH Training. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army-controlled installation, facility, or area. The contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 10 calendar days of new employees commencing performance, with the results reported to the Contract Representative NLT 45 calendar days after contract award.

1.6.7 Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured. The work area, tools and materials shall be secured from access by the public during work and non-work hours.

1.6.8 Special Qualifications: Contractor technicians shall have at least 5 years' experience and expertise in design, development, and installation of museum exhibits systems both physical and digital in nature. All designers will have appropriate certifications reflective of work to include but not limited to engineering, computer technologies, architecture, exhibit design.

1.6.9 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The contracting officer, Government POC, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government. Other meetings associated with this contract are specified as part of Part 5: Specific Tasks.

1.6.10 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): A COR will be appointed by the approval authority to monitor this contract on behalf of the KO.

1.6.11 Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the government: The contractor shall provide a project manager who shall be responsible for the coordination and performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the project manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract manager or alternate shall be available for contact issues between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays.

1.6.12 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. Contractors are not required to wear badges for this project.

1.6.13 Contractor Travel: All specified travel costs for the contractor will be incorporated as part of the overall contract bid. No additional funds will be made available for contractor travel.

1.6.14 Other Direct Costs N/A

1.6.15 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include shop drawings, photographs, software, and materials specifications, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the contractor without written permission from the KO. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

1.6.16 Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. DEFINITIONS:

2.1.1. CONTRACTOR (CTR). A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER (KO). A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.3. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.3. GOVERNMENT TECHNICAL REPRESENTAIVE. An employee of the U.S. Government at the US Army Heritage and Education Center that will meet with the contractor on a regular basis and inspect and approve ongoing work and completion of the job.

2.1.4. DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.5. DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.6. KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the SOW. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.7. PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.8. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.9. QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.10. QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.11. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.12. WORKDAY. Contractor may work between Monday through Friday 7:30 am – 4:30 pm unless by prior arrangement. Contractor will check in with Guard Desk by telephone (717-245-4468) at the start of each workday.

2.1.12. WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise or by prior arrangement with the Government’s Technical Representative.

2.2. ACRONYMS:

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. Services. The Government will provide all images of archives and artifacts, as well as access to other historical content in the USAHEC collections necessary for the modernization of the exhibit design.

3.2 Facilities. The Government will provide access to the work area: The Soldier Experience Gallery and the Exhibits Gallery Prep room in building 950. The government will also provide “as built” drawings of all spaces outlined in this contract.

3.3 Equipment. The Government will supply two existing interactive exhibit components to include the Parachute Jump interactive exhibit and the Korean War interactive media exhibit which will be stand-alone interactive exhibits at the time of contract execution and will be incorporated into the design.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1 General. The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities, and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this PWS.

4.2 Secret Facility Clearance. Not Applicable.

4.3. Materials. The Contractor shall provide all materials required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this PWS.

4.4 Equipment. The Contractor shall provide all equipment required to perform work under this contract.

4.5 Warranties. The Contractor shall provide two-year warranties for defective workmanship and materials. All work shall meet required safety codes and environmental standards.

4.6 General Safety. The contractor always bears sole responsibility for compliance with Federal, State, and Municipal safety and health laws, regulations, and standards that apply to the work performed under this contract, including the Occupational Safety and Health Act. The contractor shall take all reasonable steps and precautions to maintain compliance with applicable regulations/ requirements, prevent accidents, and preserve the health and safety of contractor and government personnel performing, or in any way meeting, the performance of the work required by this contract. The contractor shall monitor worksites and operations daily to ensure safe working conditions and continuing compliance.

4.7 Fall Protection and Prevention Plan. The contractor shall provide a Fall Protection and Prevention Plan prior to commencement of physical on-site work. The plan must comply with the requirements of EM 385-1-1, Section 21.D and 29 CFR 1926, be site specific, and address all fall hazards in the workplace and during different phases of construction. Address how to protect and prevent workers from falling to lower levels when they are exposed to fall hazards above 6 feet. A competent person or qualified person for fall protection must prepare and sign the plan documentation. Include fall protection and prevention systems, equipment and methods employed for every phase of work, roles, and responsibilities, assisted rescue, self-rescue and evacuation procedures, training requirements, and monitoring methods. The Government will review the contractor’s proposed plan, and the contractor shall promptly resolve any comments arising from Government review. Keep and maintain the accepted Fall Protection and Prevention Plan documentation at the job site for the duration of the project.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. SPECIFIC TASKS:

5.1. Basic Services. The contractor will provide design services for the modernization of the SEG, they include:

5.1.1 Dimensions. The dimensions of all spaces will be supplied by the government as part of “as built” drawings of the building. THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CONFIRMING ALL MEASUREMENTS FOR ALL SPACES OUTLINED AS PART OF THIS CONTRACT.

5.1.2 The Contractor will provide a design concept/script report at the 30% design level and design drawings with specified reports at the 65%, 90% and 100% phases as part of the modernization of the exhibit. The contractor will employ subsequent meetings as needed prior to the approval of the 65%, 90%, and 100% drawing submittals to ensure the design meets all agreed-upon objectives for the SEG design.

5.2 Design. The Contractor shall provide a 100% design of the identified spaces to modernize the SEG exhibits (except for those items identified under Part 3.3 as being provided by the government) that will tell the story of the U.S. Army and Soldier development. The exhibit design shall help the American public better connect to its Army, illustrating for our visitors not only how the past has shaped the development of the Army and the Soldier of today, but how a tradition of innovative, strategic, and forward thinking will shape the Army of the future. as outlined in the Government-provided exhibit themes and supporting collections. The design will encompass approximately 7200 sq. ft. of available exhibit space, to include the interactive aspects currently in the SEG that are not being replaced and the exhibit control systems space.

5.2.1 The Contractor will conduct an initial design planning meeting on site with the Government to understand overall themes, establish the script development timeline, review existing exhibition space, and review the existing exhibit floor plan and resources necessary to understand the space and develop the design.

5.2.2 Phase 1 to 30% design: As the draft scripts are being developed the Contractor will conduct a review charette with the Government at the 30% design level. This charrette will assist the contractor in conceptualizing and designing the exhibit components from the themes and identified collection items provided by the Government and draft scripts being developed by the Contractor. The Contractor will create a general interpretive outline for the exhibit through the collaborative charrette organized by the Contractor with the identified Government representatives onsite. All parties shall agree to the interpretive plan direction at the close of the charrette. Contractor shall use the mission statement, central theme or themes, and objectives, etc., to draft a script development walk through.

5.2.2a Deliverable: The Contractor will provide a design concept/script development presentation and report to the government at the conclusion of the 30% design phase This will be reviewed by the Government’s representatives, and written comments returned to assist with development of the next phase of the scope of work.

5.2.3 Phase 2 30% to 65% design: At the 65% design level, the Contractor will provide a draft of the overall design development report. The design development report shall provide sufficient detail for evaluation of the visitor experience, visual appearance, lighting, recommended supporting equipment and fixtures, graphic treatment and other wall treatments, interpretive content, to include draft scripts for approval by the Government, fabrication feasibility and materials, and construction production techniques to be used, and detailed exhibit cost estimates. The SEG floor plan shall be fully developed, and the report shall provide a complete walkthrough in a developed outline form. The exhibit ideas shall include preliminary elevation drawings with the listing of graphic and multimedia components for each exhibit.

5.2.3a Deliverable: The Contractor will provide a draft of the design development report and exhibit concept model as described in Technical Exhibit 1. The report and concept model will clearly reflect what the visitor experience in the exhibit will be.

5.2.4 Phase 3 - 65% to 100% design: Final Exhibit Design, Text, Costs, Design Renderings and Preliminary Specifications. In this phase the Contractor shall write and edit exhibit text, produce the exhibit notebook and the exhibit drawing package. The Government must review all text prior to production and installation. The written specifications, sample boards and detailed estimate of all exhibit costs shall be prepared. Concurrently, the Contractor shall perform qualitative evaluation(s) of the exhibits to ensure exhibit objectives are achieved. The final plan shall include all corrections and revisions resulting from the Government’s review of the submittals.

5.2.4a Deliverable: This portion of the work shall be accomplished in three submittals; a preliminary design package (65% completion,) a draft final design package (90% completion) and a final design package (100% completion). The Government will review and provide comments on each submittal. The Contractor shall incorporate review comments, responded to comments, and other corrections and revisions into each subsequent submittal. Deliverables in this phase shall include the exhibit text, exhibit resource package, exhibit design drawing package, written specifications, sample boards, detailed cost estimates and a written evaluation report of exhibits.

5.2.4b Exhibit Text. The Contractor shall write final exhibit text for all digital, interactive, audio-visual programs and other exhibits. The Government must approve all text prior to final submittal of the design package. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring correct spelling and grammar in all exhibit text. The Contractor shall be required to provide typed copies of the final script for all exhibit elements. Audio-visual or digital presentation scripts must include notations for the visuals, music and sound effects that accompany the programs.

5.2.4c Exhibit Resource Package. The Contractor shall locate sources for graphic materials, artifacts, reproductions, etc. that are proposed for use in the exhibits. The Contractor shall develop subject matter, production, and equipment requirements for electronic media such as video, interactive exhibits, lighting/sound and/or special effects. The Contractor shall produce and organize the exhibit resource package in the following manner: (See Technical Exhibit 2: Organization of Resource Package)

5.2.5 The Contractor is responsible for coordinating with the identified Government POC to confirm power and electrical connections for all lighting and control systems.

5.2.6 Progress Meetings. The Contractor shall be required to visit USAHEC following the award of this contract a minimum of once a month. The purpose of these meetings will develop from (and include) the deliverables in each phase above. The COR will coordinate the scheduling of these meetings with the Contractor at least seven (7) days in advance. Progress meetings shall be conducted at no additional cost to the Government. These meetings shall occur during normal office hours, 8:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday excepting federal holidays.

5.2.7 Regulatory Compliance. All exhibits and interpretive media shall be designed to be fully accessible to all visitors, whether children, adults, or people with physical limitations. All exhibits must be fully compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities at a minimum. The exhibit designs shall meet the current version of International Building Code (IBC 2021,) Life Safety Code (NFPA) and all other relevant regulations.

5.2.8 Digital Files. Although the Contractor may utilize any computer platform, computer files of all final deliverables shall be provided in Adobe Pdf format. The Contractor shall provide the text of the final report in Adobe Pdf format through a safe file transfer program identified by the Government. For reports produced in a page layout program, the file format required is Adobe.pdf. Database files shall be provided in .dbf format; spreadsheet files shall be provided in Microsoft Excel .xls format; and CAD files shall be provided in .dwg format. In addition to the data files described above, the Contractor shall also submit fully integrated files (text and images/charts in a single un-editable document) in Adobe.pdf format. Each file transferred shall be clearly labeled with the following information at a minimum: report title, report number, Contractor’s name, file names and format. The Contractor shall also supply a complete listing of all computer files submitted. This listing shall include file names, file types (software and version,) transfer number and file description (e.g. Chapter 1, Figure 5, design file overlay, etc.)

PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS)

6.1. The Contractor must abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures to safety of the public, contractor’s workers and USAHEC personnel.

· 29 CFR 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards

· 29 CFR 1926, Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

· EM 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements Manual, 2014 version

PART 7

ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

7. Attachment/Technical Exhibit List:

7.1. Attachment 1/Technical Exhibit 1 – Layout of Design Development Report and Concept Model

7.2. Attachment 2/Technical Exhibit 2 – Organization of Exhibit Resource Package

7.3. Attachment 3/Technical Exhibit 3 – Performance Requirements Summary

7.4. Attachment 4/Technical Exhibit 4 – Deliverables Schedule

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

Layout of Design Development Report and Concept Model The Contractor shall supply the overall design development report and concept model draft as outlined below. The presentation-quality design development report and model shall include the following components:

1) Conceptualizations/illustrations of the exhibit themes developed from the 30% design Charrette. These will be computer illustrations/artistic renderings that provide a clear understanding of the overall size, appearance, and organization of the exhibit. The conceptualizations/illustrations shall reflect graphics styles recommended, lighting requirements, artifact placement, and any interactive/electronic media portions of the exhibit, as well as examples of the supporting computer and electronic infrastructure necessary to operate the exhibit.

2) The narrative portion of the report shall describe the Contractor’s design philosophy and how it will impact the visitor experience. The narrative shall also describe the overall flow of the exhibit and how it integrates into the existing architecture of the space.

3) The report shall also include the draft exhibit scripts, display themes, and sub-themes that support the conceptualization/illustration of the exhibit. This will also include a full-size sample text panel for approval by the Government.

4) The Contractor’s design development report shall also provide draft design drawings and a design notebook that will show a clear understanding of the size, organization, and appearance of the exhibit and specify all necessary construction aspects of the exhibit.

5) The Contractor shall also provide either a physical or digital sequential walk-through presentation of the exhibit delineated enough to understand what the visitor experience will be at this stage of the design.

6) The sequential walk-through model shall include all exhibits located in the exhibit space and shall provide an impressionistic view of color, texture and look of the exhibit space. At this stage, the model shall not be fully detailed as to full graphics or type or general artifact placement. However, if there are artifacts or objects suggested for use in the exhibits that impact the space due to size or architectural changes to the space, these shall be shown.

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2

Organization of Exhibit Resource Package The Contractor shall produce and organize the exhibit resource package in the following manner:

1) Cover Page. Shall contain the name of the project, date, stage of design process, identification of Government, designers, and space for Government approvals.

2) Table of Contents.

3) Exhibit Unit Pages. Shall be organized by individual exhibits that must be identified with the same name and number as in the Exhibit Drawing Package. Each exhibit unit shall show its theme and objectives and shall identify its contents: labels, graphics, artifacts and objects, and audiovisual/interactive components.

4) Audiovisual/digital special effects (high and low tech interactive,) requirements for computer digital, video, sound, special effects or other additional interactive media shall be identified. The Contractor shall provide a detailed listing of all materials and equipment necessary to produce programs, interactive exhibits, lighting/sound and special effects including all control systems/content managers and any other special labor or maintenance requirements necessary for operation of these elements. The Contractor shall include examples and sources of all graphic materials proposed for use and narrative scripts and/or story boards necessary for production of the programs. All audio presentations shall incorporate easily accessible silencing override switch.

5) Cross Reference Lists. All exhibit labels, graphics, artifacts and objects, and audiovisual/digital media/interactive components shall be organized into complete lists. This serves as a cross-reference for the material identified in the exhibit unit pages.

6) Graphic Facsimiles. This shall include copies of each of the graphics listed and the reference and resource materials available for production.

7) Artifact Facsimiles. This shall include copies of photographs of all exhibit artifacts and objects including catalogue numbers, measurements, and weights. All artifacts, whether existing or to be acquired, shall be identified. The Government must approve the design of all mounts for artifacts, archival documents and photos proposed for use in the gallery.

8) Standards/Specifications:

can be ordered shall be noted on the facsimile.

organized in the following manner:

All drawings provided to the Government will be in a .dwg format (AutoCADD 20.1 or later) along with a complete set of .pdf files.

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 3

Performance Requirements Summary The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Performance Objective (The Service required—usually a shall statement)

Method of Surveillance

PRS # 1.

The contractor shall perform a planning charrette with 45 days of the contract award as described in this PWS.

The contractor shall perform a successful planning charrette with outcomes listed in PWS section 5.

PRS # 2

The Contractor shall provide a design concept/script development presentation and report to the government at the conclusion of the 30% design phase in electronic and hard copy.

Submittal will illustrate exhibit design concepts and exhibit scripting that were agreed upon in the planning charrette and are reviewable.

PRS # 3

The Contractor shall provide a design development report and exhibit concept model with formal presentation at the 65% design phase. Report in electronic and hard copy.

The presentation-quality design development report shall include supporting illustrations and catalog cuts that describe the exhibit themes provided by the government and how it will be reflected through the designed and fabricated exhibits, design drawings, and artistic renderings that provide a clear understanding of the overall size, appearance and organization of the exhibits, including the incorporation of graphics, lighting requirements, artifacts and interactive portions of exhibits, and other media such as film, audio, video, electronics or computer elements.