SET ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESS James Monroe Muesum Moving and Storage of Artifacts

The state and local contract opportunity, identified by the number 67c6c2e44b576289ce05f67e, involves moving and storing artifacts for the James Monroe Museum located in Fairfax City, Virginia. The procurement is specifically designed for a professional moving and storage service focused on handling historical artifacts with specialized care and preservation techniques. The solicitation was posted on August 15, 2008, with a proposal submission deadline of August 22, 2008, indicating a relatively tight timeline for potential bidders. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided information, contractors would likely need demonstrated expertise in museum artifact handling, transportation, and storage preservation. Qualified vendors must possess specialized equipment, trained personnel with museum conservation knowledge, and comprehensive insurance coverage for handling historical items.

This contract opportunity is explicitly set aside for small businesses, which significantly restricts the pool of eligible respondents to smaller organizational entities meeting specific small business classification standards. The procurement is issued through Fairfax City (FIPS Code 51600) within the Commonwealth of Virginia, suggesting local government oversight and potential funding mechanisms. The set-aside designation aims to provide opportunities for smaller businesses that might typically be excluded from larger museum artifact management contracts. While specific budget ranges are not provided in the available information, museum artifact moving and storage projects typically require specialized contractors with precise handling capabilities. The contract likely represents a targeted, carefully scoped project focusing on the preservation and relocation of historical materials associated with the James Monroe Museum.