SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION Math Book Binding and Restoration Services -USMA

The Mission and Installation Contracting Command 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 intricate hand-binding techniques and conservation methods, with a focus on preserving delicate historical materials. Offerors must be registered as a small business in the System for Award Management (SAM) and will be evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procurement approach that considers past performance and pricing. The solicitation requires detailed documentation demonstrating expertise in book restoration, with specific emphasis on work completed within the past three years. Proposals must be submitted electronically to Leslie Duron by May 21, 2025, with the contract period of performance spanning from June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026.

The contract is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 323120 for Support Activities for Printing, with a size standard of 550 employees. The procurement is focused exclusively on restoration services for the USMA Library, with the place of performance located at West Point, NY 10996. Contractors will be responsible for carefully transporting books using hand couriers and completing comprehensive condition assessments and repairs using archival-quality materials. The contract will utilize a firm fixed price model, with the vendor required to return the restored books to the USMA Library's Archives and Special Collections, where a 100% quality inspection will be conducted. While no specific award value is disclosed, the contract mandates strict adherence to U.S. Department of Labor wage determinations, which establish minimum hourly rates for service contract workers in Orange County, New York.