NPS GWMP Arlington House Fresco Conservation
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 National Park Service (NPS), George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP), is soliciting quotes for Fresco Conservation Services at Arlington House (ARHO). This 100% Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires stabilization, cleaning, restoration, and reproduction of historic frescos. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for February 24, 2026, and quotes are due March 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quote (RFQ) seeks services for historic frescos located at Arlington House, specifically within the South Enslaved Quarters, North Enslaved Quarters, and Arlington House Hunting Hall. Key requirements include:
- Stabilization, cleaning, inpainting, and/or reproduction of frescos.
- Adherence to the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC) Code of Ethics.
- Provision of all necessary management, personnel, equipment, and supplies.
- Submission of Initial Condition Assessment and Treatment Plans with the quote.
- Submission of Final Condition Assessment and Treatment Plans, and Final Conservation Treatment Reports after award.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order.
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (12 months).
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 711510 – Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers (Size Standard $9M).
- Product Service Code: R499 (Other Professional Services).
- Procurement under: FAR Part 12 (Commercial Products/Services) and FAR 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures).
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission Deadline: March 13, 2026, by 11:00 AM Eastern Time.
- Mandatory Site Visit: Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Contractors must RSVP by 3 PM on February 19, 2026. Only contractors who attend the mandatory site visit will be eligible to submit a quote.
- Evaluation Basis: Best Value/Trade-Off.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price. Technical Capability and Past Performance are of equal importance and more important than Price.
Additional Notes
The solicitation number is 140D0426Q0141. Primary contacts are Mike McGuire (MIKE_MCGUIRE@IBC.DOI.GOV, 7039643622) and Ali Tsybulevsky (alexandra_tsybulevsky@ibc.doi.gov).