HAVO Museum Collection Move
ID: 140P8224Q0012Type: Sources Sought
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INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THENATIONAL PARK SERVICEPWR HONO MABO(82000)HONOLULU, HI, 96850, USA
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    Sources Sought Notice: Curatorial Services for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. This notice seeks potential sources capable of providing curatorial services for the safe temporary relocation, storage, and eventual return of museum collections from the Kīlauea Visitor Center (KVC) at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park (HAVO). The service is critical to protect valuable cultural artifacts during renovation works at KVC. Interested vendors specializing in the handling, moving, and storage of museum collections, including experience with artifact packing, transportation, and storage, are encouraged to contact the designated National Park Service Points of Contact for more information on how to submit their interest or proposals. The acquisition is intended as a small business set-aside, and registration in SAM.gov is required. The attached Performance Work Statement provides detailed information on the scope of services, including temporary relocation, storage requirements, and return of collections. Vendors are also encouraged to provide market research insights and capabilities to inform the acquisition strategy and ensure successful protection and preservation of the museum collections.

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