Ship model restoration

Added: Dec 04, 2017 12:32 pm  

•1.    What kind of insurance do you need and what are the limits you need for it.

Answer 1

The American Merchant Marine Museum requires insurance sufficient to reproduce the Tusitala ship model by a ship model maker of the museum's choosing in the event of damage, theft or otherwise being destroyed.  The reproduced Tusitala would be finished to museum quality.

•2.    May I arrange a site visit to see the model in person to get a more focused estimate.

Answer 2

A site visit will not be available.  Please see photos.

•3.    What is the period of performance?  When is finished restoration due?

Answer 3 

January 2, 2017 through, June 1
, 2018.  Completed by June 1, 2018.  There will not be extensions granted.

•4.     You mention option in addition to the base price.  Is this additional work that is is not listed in the scope of work (which I"m presuming is whats listed on the cover sheet?)  For example, a new vitrine?

Answer  4

This procurement is for the restoration of the entire ship model.  A vitrine is not required.  There is not a separate cover sheet for this procurement.  In the conservation report recommendations for a case is required.  Case price may be included in the conservation report.  However, any firm' s quote should not include the case cost.  If a case for the Tusitala is purchased it will be on an entirely separate procurement.

•5.     Are there historic photos of model or the ship itself that this model is based on which can be used to repair it?

Answer 5

The American Merchant Marine Museum does not have photographs or drawings of the Tusitala.

Question 6

How should the model maker display the sails. 

Answer 6

The Tusitala is to be restored without sails.

Added: Nov 30, 2017 11:57 am

Amendment I

Question One

Will the contractor be permitted to remove the shipmodel Tusitala to their repair facility?

Answer One

The contractor will be permitted to restore the Tusitala ship model at their facility, provided they demonstrate adequate insurance, provide a suitable shipping container and labor to pack and unpack at the museum, and all  shipping cost.

The contractor will take adequate photos to clarify condition at time of receipt from the museum, and prior to shipping back to the museum after restoration.  The contractor will provide a written document accepting responsibility when the Tusitala leaves the museum.  The contractor is responsible for all damages incurred from the time the ship model leaves the museum until its return and condition is accepted by museum staff.

Added: Nov 29, 2017 11:02 am

The American Merchant Marine Museum located on the campus of the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point New York has a requirement for ship model restoration.  The successful contractor shall clean and repair model of sailing ship "Tusitala" using Federal Government conservation guidelines and industry best practices.  Please see attached photographs.

This procurement is set aside for small businesses. The NAICS code for this procurement is 712110. Under this NAICS code small businesses are defined as firms with annual sales under $27.5 million.

All quotes submitted shall be for a Firm Fixed Price. No time and materials or other non-fixed price quote will be considered.

The firm submitting successful offer must be registered and current with Sam.gov at time of award.

All quotes are due at noon (Eastern StandardTime) on December 14, 2017.

Quotes shall be submitted in PDF format to BOTH email addresses below:

Donald E. Coonan
Contract Specialist Maritime Administration
don.coonan@dot.gov

Judy Bowers
Senior Contracting Officer Maritime Administration
judy.bowers@dot.gov

Do not mail quotes.