Conservation of ship models

The National Park Service Pacific West Region is soliciting conservation services for nine historic ship models at the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park through Request for Quotation 140P8625Q0066. The scope includes comprehensive conservation treatment of maritime artifacts such as the "Normandie" French Line Liner, "President Cleveland" APL Liner, and "Sacramento" Sidewheel Ferry, requiring assessment, cleaning, stabilization, documentation, and repair work including reattaching loose components and stabilizing corroding metal parts. Contractors must have at least five years of professional conservation experience and American Institute for Conservation (AIC) membership, with all work performed according to AIC standards. The government will evaluate quotes based on three factors: relevant experience with conservation projects in the last five years, past performance focusing on project quality and customer satisfaction, and price. An organized site visit is scheduled for August 25, 2025, at 9:30 AM, and quotes are due by September 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM PDT, submitted electronically to patty_payne@nps.gov.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 712110 (Museums) with a $34 million size standard, though no specific contract value or incumbent information is provided in the solicitation documents. The contract requires separate pricing for each of the nine ship models, with work beginning within 45 days of contract award and completion required within 180 days. The period of performance extends from September 22, 2025, through April 30, 2026, indicating a seven-month timeline for the conservation project. Work may be performed either at the park's facility or at the contractor's location, providing flexibility in the place of performance. The project involves detailed documentation requirements including high-resolution digital photography of before and after treatments, with the Contracting Officer's Representative reviewing procedures and reports throughout the engagement.