Conservation and Stabilization of the Plaster and Decorative Paint at the President’s Room Ceiling, United States Capitol Building
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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 Request for Proposal (RFP) for Conservation and Stabilization of the Plaster and Decorative Paint at the President’s Room Ceiling (S-216) within the United States Capitol Building. This opportunity seeks professional conservation services to prevent the loss of valuable historical finishes. Proposals are due April 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The selected Architectural Conservator (AC) firm will provide design services for plaster restoration and repair, followed by the implementation of a comprehensive treatment plan. Key objectives include:
- Reviewing existing documentation and surveying current conditions.
- Identifying materials and methods for plaster consolidation/stabilization.
- Developing treatment and work plans, including mock-ups and testing.
- Executing the stabilization of the plaster ceiling and conservation of decorative paint finishes (frescoes, seccos).
- Cleaning, localized consolidation, paint sampling, and temporary protection.
- Preparing an illustrated written completion report. The work requires compliance with hazardous materials (lead, asbestos, PCBs) and lead work safety requirements.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) for the Treatment Plan (CLIN 0001) and Engineering Services (CLIN 0003). Implementation (CLIN 0002) is an unpriced option, negotiated based on Time & Material rates from Ad Hoc Services (CLIN 0004).
- NAICS: 541990 (Other Professional Services).
- Period of Performance: A 6-month base period for the treatment plan, followed by a 16-month option period for implementation, potentially extending to June 30, 2028.
- Set-Aside: This is a full and open competition; no set-aside applies.
- Place of Performance: United States Capitol Building, Washington, DC.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposals Due: Monday, April 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.
- Questions Due: Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT.
- Site Visit: A non-mandatory site visit will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT. Registration is required by April 1, 2026.
- Evaluation: A Tradeoff approach will be used, where technical factors (Corporate Experience, Technical Approach, Key Personnel, Past Performance) are significantly more important than Price. Proposals must be submitted in two volumes: Technical and Price.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.
Additional Notes
The AOC is a Legislative Branch agency and is not subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), procuring services in accordance with its own Contracting Manual. Required attachments include a Past Performance Questionnaire, USCP Criminal History Records form, Form I-9, and a Certificate of Insurance naming AOC as an additional insured.