Conservation and Stabilization of the Plaster and Decorative Paint at the President’s Room Ceiling, United States Capitol Building
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for professional conservation services to address the Conservation and Stabilization of the Plaster and Decorative Paint at the President's Room Ceiling within the United States Capitol Building. This notice advises industry of an upcoming Request for Proposal (RFP) for this critical restoration project. The RFP is anticipated to be posted in late March or early April 2026 on SAM.gov.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide professional expertise for design services related to ceiling plaster restoration and a repair treatment plan for Room S-216. This includes the subsequent implementation of the approved treatment plan. The primary objectives are to prevent the potential loss of valuable plaster, decorative painting, frescoes, and seccos due to deterioration, and to design a treatment plan to safely adhere delaminated plaster to the masonry vault. The successful Architectural Conservator (AC) will review reference documents, survey existing conditions, develop conservation and stabilization solutions, and provide a treatment plan, specifications, and a cost estimate for the implementation phase.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Pre-Solicitation Notice (for an upcoming professional services contract)
- Product/Service Code: R499 (Other Professional Services)
- Set-Aside: None specified (Full and Open Competition)
- Anticipated RFP Posting: Late March or early April 2026
- Published: March 12, 2026
- Agency: Architect of the Capitol
- Place of Performance: Washington, DC (United States Capitol Building)
Evaluation
The AOC, a Legislative Branch agency not subject to the FAR, will procure services in accordance with the AOC Contracting Manual section 9.1 Negotiated Acquisitions. The selection process will be a full and open, competitive source selection. Award will be based on a tradeoff process decision as per AOC Order 34-1, Section 9.1.2.(a), allowing for award to other than the lowest priced or highest technically rated offeror. The AOC intends to award one contract to a responsible offeror registered in SAM.gov whose proposal conforms to all requirements.
Additional Notes
This is a pre-solicitation notice only and not a request for proposal. Information exchanges are encouraged, but all inquiries must be directed to the Contracting Officer or Contract Specialist.