Housekeeping and IPM management plans

The National Park Service Southeast Region is seeking a contractor to develop comprehensive Housekeeping and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plans for museum collections at the San Juan National Historic Site in Puerto Rico. The solicitation (RFQ 140P5425Q0008) requires an on-site survey and creation of detailed plans covering museum storage, exhibits, and historic structures including the Visitor Center, Castillo San Cristobal, and Castillo San Felipe del Morro. Qualified contractors must have experience in museum conservation and preferably prior work with federal agencies. The contract will be awarded based on best value, considering past performance, technical capability, and price, with evaluation focusing on the contractor's approach and proposed methodology. Key dates include a site visit on January 30, 2025, questions due by January 31, 2025, and quotes due by February 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST.

The solicitation is categorized under NAICS code 712110 (Museums) with a $34 million size standard and is not specifically set aside for small businesses. The contract is a firm-fixed-price agreement with a 12-month performance period from February 17, 2025 to February 16, 2026. The work is structured in three payment phases: 30% upon completing on-site visits, 30% for draft report submission, and 40% upon final report acceptance. Contractors must provide a computerized pest monitoring database, conduct staff training for approximately 10 personnel, and develop separate IPM and housekeeping documents. The total on-site work is expected to take up to 5 days, covering four primary buildings and focusing on collection preservation. Contractors must have an active SAM.gov registration and a valid Unique Entity ID number to be eligible for award.