R--Decorative Artifacts Conservation Services at Hist

The contract awarding decorative artifacts conservation services at Historic Architecture, Conservation, and Engineering (HACE) is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541990, issued by the Department of the Interior through the NPS Northeast Region MABO office in Boston, Massachusetts. The contract is a firm-fixed-price purchase order with a performance period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and the primary duty location is Boott Mill in Lowell, Massachusetts, with occasional site visits required across National Parks in the Northeast Region. The contractor must provide a professionally trained conservator with expertise in the conservation of decorative artifacts, including complex technical analysis, treatment, preventive planning, collection-wide surveys, research in consultation with park curators and senior HACE conservators, and training. All work must comply with OSHA and NIOSH regulations, and travel expenses must adhere to GSA guidelines. The scope encompasses conservation treatments, facility assessments, and preservation planning for artifacts of historic and artistic value, with certain supply and travel costs subject to not-to-exceed limits of $3,000 to $5,000 per project, borne entirely by the vendor. The contract mandates compliance with multiple Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, including FAR 52.212-4 with an August 2025 deviation, FAR 52.203-6 Alternate I, and security-related clauses 52.240-91 and 52.240-92 with their respective alternatives, emphasizing strict adherence to Department of the Interior and National Park Service information systems security protocols. Contractor personnel must undergo a National Agency Check and Inquiries background investigation, complete annual DOI security training, sign the NPS Computer Use Responsibilities document, and report any security incidents immediately. Evaluation for award will be based on an integrated assessment of past performance, key personnel qualifications, and cost/price, with the combined non-price factors significantly more important than price. Past performance must include at least three narrative examples with points of contact, and key personnel submissions must include a curriculum vitae or hiring plan detailing the primary conservator’s qualifications and responsibilities, subject to government approval. Invoicing must be conducted electronically via the Treasury’s IPP system, with requirements for company letterhead and contract number inclusion; the contractor must maintain an active SAM registration with current UEI and CAGE codes throughout the contract term and retain all records for three years after final payment