USS Monitor Artifact Conservation

NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries intends to negotiate a sole‑source, time‑and‑materials contract (NAICS 541690, PSC S299) with The Mariners Museum and Park for professional conservation services on the USS Monitor Collection—a federally owned NOAA Heritage Asset comprising over 210 tons and 5,000 artifacts of diverse materials (ferrous metal, wood, leather, textiles, rubber, etc.). The contractor will provide active and preventative conservation care, fabricate mounts and apparatuses, and maintain adequate workspace, storage, and office facilities at the museum’s Batten Conservation Complex in Newport News, VA. The base period runs 15 Sep 2026 – 14 Sep 2027 with two optional 12‑month extensions through 14 Sep 2029, and the total estimated value (including options) is $5,092,400. Responses must include a narrative capability statement detailing technical approach, facilities, personnel qualifications, and relevant experience, and be submitted via email to Carley Flaxman by 12:00 PM ET on 1 May 2026. All work will be performed on government‑furnished computer equipment; additional hardware/software requires prior approval. The contract is justified as sole source under FAR 6.103‑1 because The Mariners Museum and Park is the only responsible source capable of meeting the specialized conservation requirements for this unique historic collection.

Notice ID

67d85762dd49440498f0ac711081f9cb

Solicitation Number

REQUIREMENTS-26-1909

NAICS Code

541690

Classification Code

S299