Japanese Scrolls and Paper Conservation at HACE

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide professional conservation services for the repair and protection of critically damaged Japanese scrolls within the Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site collection.

• Provide Conservator-level technical support for artifact preservation.

• Repair and protect heavily damaged and deteriorating artifacts.

• Analyze artifact condition, document findings, and perform preservation treatments.

• Develop and execute treatment plans in consultation with park curators and senior conservators.

• Provide comprehensive written and photographic documentation for each treated item (before, during, and after treatment).

• Research and apply established conservation techniques, potentially developing new methodologies.

• Advise on collection care, including preventive and remedial conservation.

• Collaborate with other lab personnel and provide guidance in areas of expertise.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA and NIOSH regulations.

• Work must adhere to the American Institute of Conservation (AIC) Code of Ethics and Guidelines.

• All treatments and documentation must meet NPS guidelines and protocols.

• Contractor is responsible for all travel, shipping, materials, and equipment costs, not to exceed $1,500 for NTE CLIN.

• Estimated work hours: No more than 400 hours.

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

• Occasional site visits to Northeast Region Parks may be required.

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

• Contractor must be a professionally trained conservator with experience in Objects, Historic Artifacts, and Works on Paper.

• Personnel must undergo a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) background investigation.

• Personnel require a Federal government-issued Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential (approx. $350 cost borne by contractor).

• Contractor personnel must comply with all NPS and DOI computer security guidelines and complete annual DOI Security Training.

• Contractor must provide resumes or documentation to verify credentials upon government request.

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

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for commercial services to "Repair and Protect Critically Damaged Artifacts – Japanese Scrolls and Paper Conservation" for the Historic Architecture, Conservation, and Engineering (HACE) division. The government anticipates awarding one Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order.

• Technical conservation services for National Parks in the Northeast Region (Interior Region 1).

• Services include historic artifact conservation, collection-wide preservation and preventive treatment plans, surveys, treatment and research, and training.

• The contractor must provide one or two professionally trained Conservators experienced in the conservation of Japanese Scrolls and Paper Conservation.

• Detailed requirements are provided in two attached Scope of Works (SOWs): "LONG Repair Damaged Scrolls SOW" and "HACE Paper Conservation SOW".

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order.

• Period of Performance: Anticipated to begin 365 days from award date.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but NAICS code 541990 (All other professional, scientific, and technical Services) has a small business size standard of $19.5M.

• Submission Deadline: Quotes must be received by May 15, 2026, 1:00 PM ET.

• Submission Method: Email to mari_tolleson@ios.doi.gov.

• Questions Deadline: May 8, 2026, 10:00 AM ET, directed to Mari Tolleson at mari_tolleson@ios.doi.gov.

• Evaluation Factors: Offers will be evaluated based on Past Performance, Key Personnel, and Cost/Price. Past Performance and Key Personnel are considered significantly more important than price, though price will be a factor for reasonableness and realism.

• Past Performance: Requires at least 3 narrative examples with points of contact.

• Key Personnel: Requires a CV or hiring plan for the primary conservator, with specific qualifications and experience.

• Price: Requires line-item detail for labor and a Not-to-Exceed (NTE) line item for travel/shipping/materials for each project.

• This acquisition is a Total 8(a) Set-Aside.

• NAICS Code: 541990.

• Small Business Size Standard: $19.5M.

• FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors) and FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation) apply.

• Offerors must submit a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications).

• A Site Visit clause (52.237-1) will be included.

• Payment will be made via the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide technical conservation services for historic artifacts, primarily paper and photographs, within the National Parks of the Northeast Region (Interior Region 1), under the guidance of the Historic Architecture, Conservation, and Engineering (HACE) division.

• Conservation Laboratory Projects: Perform technical analysis, testing, and conservation treatments on historic and artistic items. Develop treatment plans in consultation with park curators and HACE conservators. Provide comprehensive written and photographic documentation for each item treated.

• On-site Treatment Projects: Assess and treat historic artifacts at various park locations that are too large or fragile to transport. Develop and submit treatment proposals.

• Conservation Survey Projects: Conduct on-site assessments of museum exhibit and storage facilities, and park collections to identify conservation needs and estimate treatment hours.

• Specific Projects: Includes treatment of a significant FOMC collection of archives and works on paper (approx. 450 hours), conservation of at-risk engravings at Marsh Billings Rockefeller National Historical Park (approx. 325 hours), conservation of at-risk watercolors at Marsh Billings Rockefeller National Historical Park (approx. 250 hours), and conservation/digitization of architectural plans for Saugus Iron Works (approx. 240 hours and 100 hours respectively), and conservation treatment of panoramic photographs at Salem Maritime National Historic Site (approx. 485 hours).

• All work must comply with OSHA and NIOSH regulations.

• Treatment reports must follow established NPS templates and include "before" and "after" digital images.

• Work must adhere to 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 are required.

• Work hours are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. (core hours).

• Contractor must provide a professionally trained Conservator with experience in paper and photograph conservation.

• Contractor personnel require a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) background investigation and a Federal government-issued Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential.

• Contractor is responsible for arranging and bearing costs for travel, shipping, and conservation supplies, within Not-to-Exceed (NTE) limits specified per project.

• Contractor personnel must comply with all NPS and DOI computer security guidelines and complete annual DOI Security Training.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, Register of Wage Determinations under the Service Contract Act. It provides a list of occupational classifications and their corresponding minimum wage rates and fringe benefits applicable to contracts in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The document includes specific wage rates for various occupations, ranging from administrative support to technical and transportation roles.

This document is crucial for potential bidders on government contracts subject to the Service Contract Act. It outlines the minimum wage and benefit requirements that must be met for employees working on such contracts within the specified geographic area. Bidders must review this document to accurately estimate labor costs and ensure compliance with federal labor laws when preparing their proposals. It details specific hourly rates for numerous job titles, as well as information on paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays.