RFQ for Museum Curator Position

The Naval Supply Systems Command seeks one contractor support person to provide curator services at the U.S. Navy Seabee Museum in Port Hueneme, California, with proposals due August 6, 2026. The procurement is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), unrestricted as to business size standard.

Place of performance is Naval Base Ventura County, Building 100, Port Hueneme, California. The base period runs September 7, 2026 through September 6, 2027, with a twelve-month option period from September 7, 2027 through September 6, 2028. Work is performed on-site Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with no travel anticipated and no backup coverage required during employee absences.

The requirement includes inventory and cataloging of approximately 17,000 artifacts, including unpacking storage boxes, digital photography using Adobe Photoshop Elements and Acrobat Professional, and repacking using industry commercial practices. Normal production capacity is approximately 50 artifacts per week. The contractor must possess a degree or equivalent in History, Museum Studies, Archival Management, or related field, with direct artifact cataloging or archival processing experience and demonstrated expertise in museum collection management standards and digital asset management. Proficiency in Access, Word, Excel, and artifact cataloging systems is required. The contractor must be a U.S. citizen and is not required to obtain a security clearance or CAC. Physical capability to lift up to 50 pounds is required. The Government furnishes all equipment, workspace, utilities, and supplies.

The contract is firm fixed price with Service Contract Labor Standards wage determination applicable to Ventura County, California, including health and welfare at $5.55 per hour, vacation, and eleven paid holidays annually. Award will be made to the quoter whose quote represents best value based on technical acceptability and price comparison. Quotes must be held firm for 60 days. NAICS code is 561499, All Other Business Support Services; PSC code is R499, Support–Professional: Other.