Museum Collection Government Bids & RFPs

The period of performance is anticipated to be from September 7, 2026, to September 6, 2027, with a twelve-month option period from September 7, 2027, to September 6, 2028. The period of performance is anticipated to be 7 September 2026 6 september 2027, as well as a twelvemonth option period of 7 september **** 2028.

Payment will be made by the code specified in block 18b. Invoices are to be submitted to the address shown in block 18a unless otherwise indicated. Payment will be made by code offeror code telephone number 17b. Submit invoices to address shown in block 18a unless block offer below is checked see addendum 19.

Award will be made to the quoter whose quote is most advantageous to the government, considering price and past performance. The government intends to award a single firm fixed price ffp purchase order as a result of this solicitation in accordance with far part 12 acquisition of commercial items. Award will be made to the quoter whose quote is most advantageous to the government under the selection criteria set forth in this solicitation.

The contractor shall possess working knowledge at an expert level, including digital photography, Adobe Photoshop elements and Acrobat professional, verbal and written communication skills, ability to work collaboratively, knowledge of current museum collection management standards and best practices, and physical ability for walking, climbing ladders, standing, bending, stooping, or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds. The contractor shall possess working knowledge at an expert level to successfully perform all requirements of this pws, which includes the following. . .

Failure to meet minimum specifications will result in an unacceptable technical rating and will not be further evaluated. Vendors providing general statements or paraphrasing the PWS may receive an unacceptable rating. Failure to meet the minimum specifications will result in a rating of unacceptable and will not be further evaluated. Vendors simply providing general statements or paraphrasingparroting the pws in whole or in any part may result in a rating of unacceptable.

RFP responses are due by August 4, 2026, 04:30 PM EST. rfp responses due by august 4, 2026 04: 30 pm est

Payment terms are net 30 days from the date the state receives an error-free invoice with all necessary and complete supporting documentation. Payment terms are net 30 days from the date the state receives an errorfree invoice with all necessary and complete supporting documentation.

Awards will be made in the best interest of the state, considering project approach and methodology, qualifications and experience, ability to provide services within the defined timeline, cost, and success in completing similar projects. consideration shall be given to the bidders project approach and methodology, qualifications and experience, ability to provide the services within the defined timeline, cost, andor success in completing similar projects

Conservators must have certification indicating past experience working with historic furniture collections for museums, such as membership in the American Institute of Conservation and knowledge of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Historic Treatments. conservators must have certification that indicates past experience working with historic furniture collections for museums

A bidders conference will not be held. a bidders conference will not be held.

Photo documentation of one to three projects is required. photo documentation of one to three projects is required.

Questions are due by July 27, 2026, 04:30 PM EST. questions due july 27, 2026 04: 30 pm est

Attempting to contact anyone other than the designated State contact concerning this RFP may result in disqualification. actual or attempted contact with any other individual from the state concerning this rfp is strictly prohibited and may result in disqualification.

The anticipated period of performance includes a base period from September 15, 2026, to September 14, 2027, with four additional one-year option periods extending to September 14, 2031.

Invoices shall be submitted to the invoicing process platform ipp at www. ***. *. * invoice may be submitted for any task fully completed and accepted by the government.

Contractors must ensure appropriately trained personnel with an advanced degree in or professional hands-on experience in archaeological conservation, analytical chemistry, or collection management. Staff must abide by the code of ethics set forth by the American Institute for Conservation (AIC).

Lack of registration in the SAM database will make a contractor ineligible for award.

Offers will be evaluated based on technical approach, past performance, price, and certification, with technical, past performance, and price being the primary factors.

Offerors must have a minimum Level 2 certified infrared thermographer. Must have a minimum level 2 certified infrared thermographer. This is a pass/fail criteria.

A mandatory site visit will be held at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum on July 15, 2026, at 10:00 am. The site visit will be held at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum 100 Raoul Wallenberg place, SW Washington, DC **** at 10:00 am.