Murals and Paintings Conservation Program for the United States Capitol Building and Other Legislative Facilities
ID: AOCSSB26R0003Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOLARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOLACQUISITION & MATERIAL MAN DIVWashington, DC, 20515, USA

NAICS

Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers (711510)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

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No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/81eeb4d5166e46ebaa32f744abfe76dd/view
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    Description

    The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is seeking professional conservation services for the Murals and Paintings Conservation Program, aimed at preserving fine art and decorative murals within the United States Capitol Building and other legislative facilities. The contractor will be responsible for assessing, conserving, and performing emergency treatments on historic murals and paintings, which include works by renowned artists such as Constantino Brumidi and Elmer Garnsey. This initiative is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the Capitol's artistic heritage, with the Request for Proposal anticipated to be posted in January 2026. Interested parties can direct inquiries to Lily Najera at lily.najera@aoc.gov or Troy Dorsey at troy.dorsey@aoc.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lily Najera
    lily.najera@aoc.gov
    Troy Dorsey
    troy.dorsey@aoc.gov
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