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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for conservator services at the Historic Architecture, Conservation, and Engineering (HACE) division, issued as a total 8a set-aside under NAICS code 541990. The government anticipates awarding one Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order for a 365-day period of performance. Quotes are due by June 12, 2026, 12:00 PM ET, and questions by June 5, 2026, 10:00 AM ET, to Samuel McKenzie. Evaluation factors include past performance, key personnel qualifications (conservator with 5+ years experience), and price, with all non-price factors combined being approximately equal to price. Offerors must provide detailed pricing for specific projects at various National Historical Parks and Monuments, including labor and Not-to-Exceed costs for travel/shipping/materials. The solicitation also incorporates clauses regarding electronic invoicing via the IPP system and a new clause addressing racially discriminatory DEI activities.

This Statement of Work outlines the need for a professional Conservator to provide conservation services to National Parks in the Northeast Region under the guidance of the Historic Architecture, Conservation, and Engineering (HACE) division. The scope of work includes historic artifact conservation, collection-wide preservation, preventive treatment plans and surveys, treatment and research, and training. The contractor will perform duties in a lab, office, and on-site at various parks, involving complex technical analysis, treatment, and documentation. The document details eight specific projects, including surveying, packing, collection condition surveys, and rehousing artifacts at various National Historical Parks, with expected hours and budget limits for each. The contractor is responsible for travel, shipping, and materials costs, adhering to GSA guidelines. Required skills include a graduate degree in conservation or equivalent, professional knowledge of conservation theory and techniques, digital photography, and strong computer and communication skills. Contractor personnel must undergo a NACI background investigation and obtain a PIV credential, with associated costs borne by the contractor. The NPS will provide office space, equipment, and software. Work is primarily based in Lowell, MA, with occasional travel, and adheres to NPS and AIC standards.

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