Edis photo conservation treatment

This solicitation from the National Park Service Northeast Region seeks conservation treatment services for damaged photographs and ephemera from the historic Edison Photographic Collection, as well as a condition survey of the entire collection. Offerors must examine 287 packages of damaged materials to determine treatment needs and priorities, and survey 20,000 glass plate and film items to identify each object and assess its condition. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical capability, past performance, and price, with award made to the best value offeror. Proposals are due by September 14, 2023, with treatment to be completed within one year of the notice to proceed on October 2, 2023.

This total small business set-aside contract has a place of performance within the Northeast Region. The solicitation number is 140P4523Q0051 and has an anticipated value between $250,000 to $500,000. Treatment of the damaged materials must be completed within 365 days of the notice to proceed, while the condition survey is required within 120 days by January 30, 2024. NAICS code 541990 and PSC code R699 are applicable.