SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION Math Book Binding and Restoration Services -USMA

The Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) at West Point, NY is seeking a small business to provide specialized math book binding and restoration services for the United States Military Academy (USMA) Library's Archives and Special Collections. The contract involves restoring 29 historical math books through precise conservation techniques, including creating new leather or cloth spines, replacing end papers, repairing signatures, and maintaining the books' historical integrity. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) as a small business and demonstrate expertise in historical book preservation with skilled bookbinders trained in traditional restoration methods. The procurement will use a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology, focusing on past performance and price, with vendors required to submit documentation proving their craftsmanship and experience. Quotes must be electronically submitted to Leslie Duron at leslie.a.duron.civ@army.mil by May 12, 2025, with the solicitation documents available exclusively on SAM.gov.

The contract is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 323120 with a size standard of 550 employees, covering Support Activities for Printing. The performance period is from June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026, representing a one-year contract term. Contractors must adhere to strict transportation and environmental preservation requirements, including using hand-courier services and maintaining a controlled environment of 18-22°C with 45-55% humidity during restoration. While no specific incumbent is mentioned, the contract requires vendors to possess advanced conservation skills, including knowledge of paper chemistry and historical materials. The place of performance is West Point, NY 10996, with the work to be conducted in a controlled preservation environment. The contractor will be subject to the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage Determination No. 2015-4159, which mandates minimum wage rates and benefits for workers involved in the project.