National Park Service Museum Object Survey

The National Park Service Midwest Region is seeking a contractor to conduct a Collection Condition Survey (CCS) of museum objects across multiple park locations, including William Howard Taft National Historic Site, George Rogers Clark National Historical Park, and the Midwest Archeological Center. The survey will involve on-site assessments of 196 artifacts across Cincinnati, Ohio; Vincennes, Indiana; and Lincoln, Nebraska, with the objective of identifying conservation and preservation needs for various material types including prints, photographs, wood, metal, ceramic, leather, textiles, and mixed media. The solicitation (140P6025Q0011) is a firm-fixed price commercial contract using simplified acquisition procedures, with quotes due by April 30, 2025, at 1400 CD. Offerors must submit a capabilities statement, project narrative, and three previous project experiences similar in scope within the past five years. Evaluation criteria will include price, technical capability, and past performance, with the contract awarded to the most advantageous quote.

This solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside, requiring offerors to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) as a small business. The survey will require compliance with the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works' Code of Ethics and will categorize objects into six priority levels based on conservation needs. Contractors must complete on-site evaluations by September 15, 2025, with draft reports submitted within 60 days of each site visit. The contract will be paid in two equal installments of 50% upon completion of on-site visits and 50% upon acceptance of the final report. Wage determinations for the contract specify minimum hourly rates of $17.75 for workers, with additional benefits including health and welfare contributions. The project timeline indicates a delivery date of November 15, 2025, with work to be performed at the specified historic sites in Ohio, Indiana, and Nebraska.