Historic Architecture, Conservation, and Engineeri

Statement of Work (SOW)

To provide technical services for the preservation of cultural resources within the National Parks of the Northeast Region (Interior Region 1), under the guidance of the Historic Architecture, Conservation, and Engineering (HACE) division. Services include historic artifact conservation, collection-wide preservation and preventive treatment plans, surveys, and training.

• Perform a wide range of conservation treatments, including technical analysis, testing, and treatment for historic and artistic artifacts.

• Examine artifacts to determine causes of deterioration and select appropriate conservation techniques.

• Develop and document treatment proposals and final treatment phases in consultation with park curators and senior conservators.

• Conduct on-site treatment projects for items too large or fragile for transport.

• Undertake conservation assessments and surveys of museum exhibit and storage facilities, and park collections, providing estimates for treatment hours.

• Specific projects include:

  • EDIS 349010B: Survey and Pack Collections for Priority Move (approx. 300 hours)
  • FIIS 320524A: Collection Condition Survey for Artifacts on Exhibit (approx. 225 hours)
  • MABI 224743B: Rehouse Horse and Tack Collection (approx. 65 hours)
  • MIMA 327157B: Rehouse Squash Court Artifacts in Preparation for Consolidated Storage (approx. 700 hours)
  • SHEN 321923A: Collection Condition Survey (approx. 150 hours)
  • STLI 338102A: Collection Condition Survey for Objects Removed from Exhibit (approx. 350 hours)
  • STLI 339448A: Survey Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Collections (approx. 175 hours)
  • [OPTION] SAGA 345759A: Perform an Environmental Assessment for the Stables at Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park (approx. 100 hours)

• Reports to follow established HACE computer server templates.

• Work to be performed within the standards of the American Institute for Conservation (AIC) Code of Ethics and Guidelines.

• Primary duty location: Boott Mill, 115 John Street, Lowell, MA.

• Occasional site visits to Northeast Region Parks.

• Regular Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. (core hours), except Federal holidays.

• Overtime authorized in emergency situations.

• Contractor personnel must have prior experience in conservation treatment of historic collections in National Parks (preferred).

• Completion of a graduate program in conservation or equivalent knowledge/skill.

• Professional knowledge of conservation theory, procedures, and techniques.

• Experience in high-resolution digital tethered photography.

• Knowledge of historic house museum operations.

• Strong verbal and writing skills.

• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, and Excel.

• Basic NACI background investigation required.

• Federal government-issued Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential required.

• Contractor to arrange and bear costs for travel, shipping, and materials purchases (NTE amounts specified in individual SOWs).

• Contractor to provide advice on conservation issues and participate in meetings.

• Contractor to record and maintain treatment and survey records.

• Government will provide office space, computer, mobile phone, and software for one contractor personnel.

• All government resources to be returned upon task completion.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under RFQ Number 140P4326Q0036. The government anticipates awarding one (1) Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order for Conservator Services related to Historic Architecture, Conservation, and Engineering (HACE) division.

• The detailed description of requirements is provided in the attached Statement of Work (SOW).

• The period of performance is anticipated to be 365 days from the award date.

• The anticipated award is for one (1) Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order.

• Quotes must be submitted electronically to Samuel McKenzie at Samuel_Mckenzie@ios.doi.gov no later than 12:00 PM ET on June 12, 2026.

• Questions regarding the solicitation must be directed to Samuel McKenzie at Samuel_Mckenzie@ios.doi.gov no later than 10:00 AM ET on June 5, 2026.

• A site visit is included in any contract awarded, and offerors are urged to inspect the site.

• Evaluation factors include technical factors, past performance, and price. The award will be made to the lowest-priced responsible Offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation requirements.

• Past Performance: Offerors must provide at least 3 narrative examples and points of contact for similar past work.

• Key Personnel: Offerors must provide a CV or hiring plan for the primary conservator, who must have graduated from an accredited conservation program and have at least 5 years of experience.

• Price: Offerors must provide line-item detail for labor for each project, with a separate Not-to-Exceed (NTE) line item for travel/shipping/materials for each project.

• This solicitation is a Total 8a Set-Aside.

• The applicable NAICS code is 541990, with a small business size standard of $19.5M.

• The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are effective through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01, March 13, 2026.

• Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Service Contract Act (SCA) wage determination for Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It lists the minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing contract work in that geographic area.

• Occupational Listings: Provides a comprehensive list of job titles, corresponding occupational codes, and the minimum hourly wage rate for each. It also includes footnotes for specific occupations.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing. Specific health and welfare rates are provided, including those related to Executive Order 13706.
• Executive Orders: Details the applicability and requirements of Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Establishing a Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors).
• Vacation and Holidays: Outlines the minimum paid vacation and holiday provisions required for employees.
• Conformance Process: Explains the procedure for requesting additional classifications and wage rates if an occupation is not listed in the determination.

Bidders must use this wage determination to accurately calculate labor costs for their proposals. It ensures that all personnel working on the contract in the specified area are paid at least the minimum rates and receive the required fringe benefits, vacation, and holiday pay. Failure to comply can lead to contract violations.