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Sources Sought for Museum Curator Position

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N0441A26RX00002Federal

Submission Closed05/28/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk is issuing a Sources Sought Notice under solicitation N0441A26RX00002 to identify qualified sources capable of providing one contractor support person for a Museum Curator position at the U.S. Navy Seabee Museum in Port Hueneme, California. The primary objective is to assist the Naval History and Heritage Command in inventorying and digitizing a collection of approximately 17,000 objects. Key responsibilities include unpacking, cataloging, cleaning, and photographing artifacts using Adobe Photoshop Elements and Acrobat Professional, as well as repacking items according to industry commercial practices. The anticipated period of performance is from September 7, 2026, to September 6, 2027, with a twelve-month option period extending to September 6, 2028. Qualified respondents must be U.S. citizens and possess expert knowledge of current museum collection management standards and digital asset management. The role requires the physical ability to climb ladders and carry objects up to 50 pounds. The government will provide necessary working space and equipment, and no security clearance or CAC is required. Interested parties must submit capability statements and relevant past performance from the last five years to the designated point of contact by May 28, 2026. This notice is for planning purposes only under FAR 52.215-3 and does not constitute a formal solicitation or a commitment to award a contract. The government is currently utilizing this information to determine the acquisition strategy, including potential small business set-asides under NAICS code 712110.

General Info

Sources sought for a Museum Curator to digitize artifacts in Port Hueneme, California.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Navsup Flt Logistics Ctr NorfolkView Agency

NAICS

712110 - MuseumsView NAICS

Place of Performance

Port Hueneme CBC Base, CA, 93043, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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PWS for Museum Curator Services at U.S. Navy Seabee Museum

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedMay 21

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineMay 28

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Submission Closed

05/28/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Navsup Flt Logistics Ctr Norfolk

Contacts1 person available

OfficeNORFOLK, VA, 23511-3392, USA

Organization / Agency

Department Of Defense → Navsup Flt Logistics Ctr Norfolk

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Office AddressNORFOLK, VA, 23511-3392, USA

Contacts

Shere Reese

contact@example.gov

Full Description

The Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Virginia is seeking information for.planning purposes to identify qualified and experienced sources in an effort to provide the Naval History and Heritage Command with Museum Curator Position in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (hereinafter, “PWS”).

Subject to FAR Clause 52.215-3, entitled "Solicitation for Information of Planning Purpose," this announcement constitutes a Sources Sought Synopsis for written information only. This is not a solicitation announcement for proposals, and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. This Sources Sought Notice is not to be construed in a way as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for the information submitted in response. NAICS code is 712110.

SUBMISSION: Qualified sources should email capability statements and/orvestimates to Ms. Shere' C. Reese at shere.c.reese.civ@us.navy.mil and by 28 May 2026 at 2pm. Respondents will not be notified of the results and the Government is not required to answer any questions submitted in regards to this Sources Sought Notice. Please note the information within this pre-solicitation synopsis will be updated and/or may change prior to an official synopsis/solicitation, if any. All requests for further information must be made in writing via email. Telephone requests for additional information will not be honored. All questions and answers regarding this RFI/Sources Sought Notice will be posted as updates to this notice. Reponses to this Sources Sought request shall reference the Sources Sought number and shall include the following information in this format:

1. Company name, address, Point of Contact name, phone number, fax number and email address.
2. Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Code.
3. Size of business - Large Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantage, 8(a), Hubzone, Woman-owned and/or Veteran[1]owned.
4. If the items/services can be obtained from an existing Government contract vehicle, to include GSA or SeaPort-NxG, provide the applicable contract number.
5. Capability statement displaying the contractor’s ability to provide the minimum requirements to include past performance information. If past performance information is provided, please include only relevant past performance on the same/similar work within the last 5 years. Please also include in past performance information the contract numbers, dollar value, and period of performance for each contract referenced in the response to this sources sought.
6. Provide questions, comments, or feedback regarding the draft PWS, planned contract type or any other associated information.
7. Indicate if your company can be a prime contractor forthis effort or, if not, whether your company can be a subcontractor. If subcontractors are to be used, provide the anticipated percentage of effort to be subcontracted and if a small or largebusiness subcontractor will be used.
8. The Government is determining the acquisition strategy for this potential acquisition. If any potential acquisition will be a small business set-aside, then FAR clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, applies. Note that if there is sufficient demonstrated interest and capability among small businesses, a key factor in determining if an acquisition will be a small business set-aside is that two or more potential small business prime contractors must be capable of performing at least 50% of the effort, as defined in FAR clause 52.219-14. If the Government determines that a small business set-aside is appropriate and your company anticipates submitting a proposal as the prime contractor for a small business set-aside, please provide specific details and rationale as to how compliance with FAR clause 52.219-14 will be achieved, including specific details regarding teaming arrangements, and if subcontracts are to be used, provide the anticipated percentage of the effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large.

Please view attached PWS.