Fine Art Conservation Services - Paintings and Frames
ID: M0026424Q0128Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYCOMMANDERQUANTICO, VA, 22134, USA

NAICS

Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers (711510)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/19bdf362ab164e54a0df81220e49ca2d/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy, is seeking professional fine art conservation services for paintings and frames housed in the National Museum of the Marine Corps. The goal is to preserve and restore nine historical artworks, ensuring their long-term display and storage.

    The scope of work involves assessing, treating, and reporting on the condition of the paintings, with a focus on maintaining structural integrity and appearance. Vendors must adhere to American Institute for Conservation (AIC) standards and provide a secure facility for the project. Key tasks include an intake meeting, conservation work, and close collaboration with the museum's Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) for guidance and approval. Four of the paintings require conservation by April 2025, with specific completion dates for each artwork.

    The contract is anticipated to be firm-fixed price, including travel and per diem expenses. Vendors interested in this total small business set-aside must submit their quotes by the deadline on August 2, 2024. The evaluation process will consider past performance, technical compliance, and price, with the lowest conforming quote being given the contract.

    Eligible applicants should have expertise and experience in art conservation, demonstrating a understanding of the unique needs of historical paintings. They should possess the necessary qualifications and facilities to undertake the work, and provide a secure environment for the artwork.

    For more information or clarifications, interested parties can contact Molly Henderson at molly.henderson@usmc.mil or 703-784-3537.

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    D1. Attachment 1 - List of 9 Paintings to be Conserved.docx
    The procurement objective of this RFP is to conserve and restore a collection of historical paintings, ensuring their long-term preservation and presentation. The main focus is on providing specialized conservation treatments for these artworks, primarily focusing on oil paintings with various sizes and frames. The paintings, ranging from naval battles to untitled pieces, require different levels of intervention. Some need touch-ups or cleaning, while others have more complex conservation needs. The conservator will prioritize the paintings' structural integrity and appearance, employing techniques to stabilize the artwork and improve its aesthetic quality. By the end of the performance period, the successful vendor should ensure that the paintings are stabilized, with their artistic and historical value preserved. This work is time-sensitive, with specific completion dates outlined for each painting's conservation process. The evaluation of proposals will likely focus on the conservator's expertise, methodology, and understanding of the paintings' unique requirements, with the primary goal being the successful conservation and preservation of these historic artworks.
    D1. RFQ M00264-24-Q-0128.docx
    The Marine Corps Installations - National Capital Region seeks professional conservation services for nine paintings and frames (fine art) in the collection of the National Museum of the Marine Corps. The conservation work aims to assess, treat, and report on the condition of these artistic assets. Vendors must demonstrate adherence to AIC conservation standards and provide a secure facility for the project. This firm-fixed price contract is valued at $100,000, with four paintings requiring conservation completed by April 2025. The submission deadline is August 2, 2024, and the contract will be awarded based on price to the responsible vendor whose quote conforms to the solicitation. Key evaluation criteria include past performance and technical compliance, with the lowest price being determinant.
    M00264-24-Q-0128 Amendment 1.docx
    The government seeks professional conservation services for nine historical paintings and their frames, belonging to the National Museum of the Marine Corps (NMMC) collection. The focus is on preserving and restoring the artwork for exhibitions and long-term storage. Select paintings must be assessed and conserved within a 12-month period, with four of them requiring attention by April 2025. The contractor must adhere to American Institute for Conservation (AIC) standards, providing expert treatment, assessments, and reports. Key tasks include an intake meeting, conservation work, and close collaboration with the NMMC's Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) for approval and guidance. The contract is expected to be firm-fixed price, with travel and per diem expenses included in the rate. Deadlines are outlined for submission and project milestones, and the contractor must have appropriate facilities and qualifications. This amendment to the solicitation clarifies that the paintings will be provided to the conservator after the initial assessment, which is due within 10 days of receiving the artwork.
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