HAVO Museum Collection Move

Sources Sought Notice: Curatorial Services for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Responses Due: Responses to this notice must be submitted to the contacts listed in this notice via email by February 23, 2024.

Notice Type:
Sources Sought Notice for Curatorial Services

Issuing Office:
National Park Service, Pacific Islands Network Contract Operations West

Project Title:
Temporary Relocation, Storage, and Return of Museum Collections for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Solicitation Number:
140P8224Q0012

Notice:
This request seeks to identify potential sources capable of providing curatorial services for the safe temporary relocation, storage, and eventual return of museum collections from the K¿lauea Visitor Center (KVC) at Hawai¿i Volcanoes National Park (HAVO). This service is critical to protect valuable cultural artifacts during renovation works at KVC. It is not a solicitation for bids or proposals at this stage.

Please see the attached Performance-Based Work Statement (PWS) for the notional scope of services. The PWS may be revised prior to release of the official solicitation.

Questions:
All inquiries must be directed via email to the designated National Park Service Points of Contact by February 21, 2024.

National Park Service Points of Contact:
1. Edward Cortez, Contracting Officer: edward_cortez@nps.gov / 808-699-8747
2. Christie Tapp, Contract Specialist: christine_tapp@nps.gov / 360-869-3670

Contractor Requirements:
1. SAM.gov Registration: All respondents must be registered in SAM.gov per the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996.
2. Specialization: Respondents must specialize in services related to the handling, moving, and storage of museum collections, including experience with artifact packing, transportation, and storage.
3. Small Business Set-Aside Status: This acquisition is intended as a small business set-aside. Relevant NAICS code and size standards will apply.

Contract Information:
1. Scope of Services: Detailed in the attached Performance Work Statement, including temporary relocation, storage requirements, and return of collections.
2. Contract Period: Will depend on the accepted offer, with a preference for shorter periods of performance over longer ones.

Submission Requirements:
Interested vendors should contact the listed POCs via email for more information on how to submit their interest or proposals.

Market Research Encouragement:
Vendors are encouraged to contact the POCs with information pertinent to market research, the scope of services, or any other matters related to this acquisition effort. Your insights and capabilities can significantly inform our acquisition strategy and ensure a successful outcome for the protection and preservation of the museum collections.

Attachments:
Attachment 1 - HAVO KVC Collections Move Performance of Work Statement