National Museum of the United States Air Force Artwork Mold Remediation and Conservation Assessments
Overview
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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 Department of the Air Force is seeking professional services for mold remediation and conservation assessments of 992 artworks from the National Museum of the United States Air Force (NMUSAF) collection. This Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) acquisition is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Set-Aside. Quotes are due by July 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves comprehensive remediation and conservation assessment for 992 pieces of artwork (including unframed, framed, and sculptures) currently located at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB). Key tasks include:
- Mold Remediation: Physically removing mold contamination from all artworks in accordance with ANSI/IICRC S520 Standard.
- Enclosures: Creating or replacing covered window mats for 405 unframed pieces using specified acid-free materials.
- Conservation Assessments: Conducting detailed assessments for all artworks, including inspection, analysis, and evaluation, with accompanying photography, adhering to American Institute for Conservation (AIC) standards.
- Logistics: Contractor must provide all labor, supervision, equipment, tools, and materials. This includes removing artwork from JBAB, providing environmentally controlled storage (67°F +/- 5°F and 40% RH +/- 10%), and delivering the remediated and assessed artworks to the NMUSAF at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH. Artwork will be batched and returned in groups of no less than 50.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Solicitation Number: FA860126Q0071
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order for commercial services.
- Set-Aside: Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 712110 (Museums), Size Standard: $34.0 million.
- Product Service Code: R499 (Other Professional Services).
- Period of Performance: To be completed no later than 290 days from contract award. Deliverables (assessments and photographs) are due no later than 270 days from award.
- Quotes Due: July 17, 2026, 12:00 PM (NOON) ET.
- Questions Due: July 14, 2026, 2:00 PM ET.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes will be evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Submissions must conform to requirements, comply with PWS minimums (evidenced by a complete description of services), and offer a fair and reasonable price.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to tracy.ferrise@us.af.mil and amanda.hoyng@us.af.mil.
- Email Requirements: Single email, subject line "FA860126Q0071, NMUSAF Artwork Mold Remediation and Conservation Assessments", maximum 5MB, no compressed files (.zip, .exe). Only .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx attachments.
- Mandatory Attachments: Vendors must complete and return the 'Required Information Sheet' with their quote. Quotes must include an aggregate total of base plus all option year CLINs (if applicable) and conform to the CLIN structure.
- Eligibility: Offerors must have current, complete, and accurate SAM registration (updated within 12 months). A CMMC Level 1 assessment (self-certification in SPRS module within PIEE) is a mandatory minimum requirement. Contractors must demonstrate past performance experience in paintings and paper conservation/remediation.
Contact Information
- Contract Specialist: Tracy Ferrise (tracy.ferrise@us.af.mil)
- Contracting Officer: Amanda Hoyng (amanda.hoyng@us.af.mil)
Attachments
- Solicitation
- Performance Work Statement
- Required Information Sheet
- Artwork Medium and Dimensions
- Wage Determination