Murals and Paintings Conservation Program for the United States Capitol Building and Other Legislative Facilities
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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) is soliciting proposals for the Conservation of Murals and Paintings within the United States Capitol Building and Other Legislative Facilities. This Request for Proposal (RFP) # AOCSSB26R0003 aims to award up to two Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts. The estimated maximum value for the contract is $1,517,000, with a minimum guarantee of $2,500 per awardee. Proposals are due by February 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The awarded contractors will provide comprehensive conservation services for fine art and decorative art murals (wall and ceiling) and framed oil on canvas paintings. This includes assessments, conservation treatments, and emergency response services. All work must adhere to the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC) Code of Ethics and AOC's specific guidelines for conservation reports and photo documentation. Work will primarily be performed within the U.S. Capitol and other legislative facilities, often outside public hours.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), up to two awards.
- Period of Performance: A one-year base period (May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027) with four one-year options, totaling five years (through April 30, 2031).
- Estimated Value: Maximum of $1,517,000; minimum guarantee of $2,500 per awardee.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- NAICS Code: 711510 (Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers).
- Key Personnel: Requires a Senior Fine Art Painting Conservator/Project Director with at least 10 years of experience, along with Painting Conservators, Assistant Painting Conservators/Technicians, Decorative Painters, and Historic Paint Specialists/Conservation Scientists.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposals Due: February 17, 2026, 2:00 PM ET, submitted via email.
- Questions Due: January 27, 2026, 10:00 AM ET.
- Submission Format: Proposals must be submitted in two volumes: Technical and Price.
- Evaluation: A Trade-Off approach will be used for the initial IDIQ award, prioritizing technical factors over price. Technical factors, in descending order of importance, are Corporate Experience, Technical Approach, Key Personnel, and Past Performance. Price is the fifth factor.
- Task Order Evaluation: Task orders will be evaluated based on best value, considering price and past performance, with technical factors also potentially considered. Site visits are considered vital for task order proposal preparation.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Additional Notes
The AOC operates under its own Contracting Manual, not the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Required attachments include a Past Performance Questionnaire, pricing proposal spreadsheet (J.3), and forms for criminal history checks (CP-491), employment eligibility verification (I-9), and a Certificate of Liability Insurance (ACORD 25) naming the AOC as an additional insured.