Sitk-FY25 NW coast artist demonstrations

The National Park Service Alaska Regional Office is seeking multiple Northwest Coast artists to provide onsite demonstrations at Sitka National Historical Park during the 2025 visitor season. Specifically, the solicitation aims to contract 4 or more artists to showcase traditional art forms such as wood carving, jewelry making, and beading in park studios and outdoor spaces. Artists will be required to interact with visitors, demonstrate their craft, and potentially contribute artwork to the park's museum collection during peak visitor hours between 9 am and 4 pm. Responses to the Request for Quotation (RFQ) are due by May 14, 2025, at 5:00 PM Alaska Standard Time, with vendor questions accepted through May 5, 2025. Evaluation criteria will include price, technical qualifications, and prior experience, with artists expected to manage their own signage, educational materials, and display setup.

The contract is a 100% Total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 711510, with a small business size standard of $9,000,000. The performance period spans 153 days, from May 19, 2025, to October 19, 2025, requiring a minimum of 20 hours of work per week. Artists will be provided with three indoor studios and an open-air carving shed for their demonstrations, though no travel reimbursement or housing assistance will be offered. The solicitation specifies that any subcontractors must also be small businesses, and artists will submit quotes directly to Francisco_Velasco@nps.gov. While specific award values are not detailed, payment is expected to occur every two weeks, and artists must be prepared to work flexibly during the designated timeframe at the Sitka National Historical Park in Alaska.