ContractCombined Synopsis/Solicitation

Bronze Bust and Base Restoration

DEPT OF DEFENSE N0017326Q5819
Response Deadline
May 25, 2026
5 days left
Days Remaining
5
Until deadline
Set-Aside
No Set aside used
Notice Type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Naval Research Laboratory, part of the Department of the Navy, is seeking a firm-fixed-price contractor to restore the Thomas Edison statue and its limestone base in Washington, D.C. The work includes cleaning corrosion, applying new oxidation to the bronze, lacquering and waxing the statue, and cleaning and repairing the stone base, with the contractor also responsible for providing all labor, materials, and equipment. The project must comply with the National Historic Preservation Act and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Restoration and Rehabilitation, and the contractor must provide a work plan, safety and health plan, a full-time Site Manager, a qualified Conservator, and a treatment report with continued-care recommendations. This is a request for quotations; quotes must be emailed to Yina Brooks, include the company cage code, period of performance, work plan, qualifications, and terms-and-conditions response, and the offeror must have an active SAM registration.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
561210
Facilities Support Services
PSC Code
S119
UTILITIES- OTHER

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
Statement of Work Edison 2026.pdf
PDF354 KBMay 20, 2026
AI Summary
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) requires a contractor to restore the Thomas Edison Statue and its limestone base in Washington D.C. This project involves cleaning corrosion, applying new oxidation to the bronze, lacquering and waxing the statue, and cleaning and repairing the stone base. All work must comply with the National Historic Preservation Act and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Restoration and Rehabilitation. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, and equipment, and adhere to strict safety and environmental regulations. Key deliverables include a work plan, a safety and health plan, and a comprehensive treatment report with recommendations for continued care. The contractor must also provide a full-time Site Manager and a Conservator with specific experience and qualifications.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 20, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMay 25, 2026
expiryArchive DateMay 25, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE NAVY
Office
NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY

Point of Contact

Name
Yina Brooks

Place of Performance

Washington, District of Columbia, UNITED STATES

Official Sources