Conservation Treatment to Museum Objects, NEPE

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, and incorporates provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-06 (effective 5/26/22). It is the contractor's responsibility to be familiar with applicable clauses and provisions. Clauses and provisions can be found at
https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/52. This solicitation is a Request for Quotations, numbered as 140P8322Q0046. The NAICS code is 711510, Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers, with an associated small business size standard of $8M. This solicitation is a 100% total small business set-aside and will result in a firm fixed price contract to a single contractor/vendor determined to be responsive and responsible. The Government will consider past performance in determining responsibility.

DESCRIPTION. The purpose of this project is to provide conservation treatment and stabilization of cultural material items from the Nez Perce National Historical Park (NEPE) museum collection by a qualified conservator. List of objects is included in the attached Statement of Work. All objects are located at the Nez Perce National Historical Park, Spalding Unit Visitor Center. The conservation and stabilization treatments are needed to prevent further damage to the Nez Perce cultural material in the park's museum collection. The treatment will also provide documentation of condition prior to and following treatment. This documentation will serve as visual evidence from which to monitor objects for subsequent possible deterioration or changes in condition or appearance. None of these objects are stable enough to be displayed in museum exhibits. Conservation treatment and stabilization will afford stability for the objects to be on exhibit. Conservation and stabilization treatments will be carried out by a professional conservator with demonstrable knowledge of Columbia Plateau material culture. This conservator must also perform work according to principles and practices outlined in the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the American Institute for Conservation and qualifications at: https://www.culturalheritage.org/about-conservation/code-of-ethics. NOTE: This description does not contain all of the information included in the project Statement of Work. Quoters shall refer to all attachments that comprise the complete solicitation package.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE. Government anticipates awarding the contract in August 2022. Contractor/Vendor shall commence performance within ten days following contract award and will complete all work by December 31, 2022 (approximate timeframe is September 2022 to December 2022).

QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS SOLICITATION shall be submitted in writing by email to Phaedra_Fuller@nps.gov. When submitting a question, please include the solicitation number 140P8322Q0046 in the subject line of the email. Questions are due by email no later than 2pm PDT on Friday, August 12, 2022.

WHEN TO SUBMIT QUOTE (RESPONSE DATE): 4:00 pm PDT on Tuesday, August 16, 2022

HOW TO SUBMIT QUOTE: Quote shall be submitted by email. Reference solicitation number 140P8322Q0046 in the subject line of the email. Send to Phaedra_Fuller@nps.gov. It is the Quoter's responsibility to ensure that the entire quote package submitted is fully received.

The government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation.