SAM #140D0426Q0528

Art Conservation Services for Historic Wood Mural at Museum of the Plains Indian

The Department of the Interior is seeking specialized art conservation services for a historic wood mural at the Museum of the Plains Indian in Browning, Montana. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Interior, Indian Arts and Crafts Board, Interior Business Center Acquisition Services Directorate - Scope of Work: - Professional conservation of a historic wood sculptural mural - Onsite services include surface cleaning, stabilization of cracks and detachment, structural repairs, infilling with reversible materials, tone/paint fills, and application of conservation coatings - Deliverables: condition reports, photographic documentation, treatment reports, and maintenance recommendations - All work must adhere to professional conservation standards and federal cultural property guidelines, ensuring preservation without altering the artist's original intent - Conservator must have experience with wood sculpture and Native American art conservation - Products/Services Requested: - Art conservation and preservation services (no specific OEMs, part numbers, or commercial products specified) - 1 unit of onsite treatment of historic art (part number: 00001) - Notable Requirements: - Work must be performed onsite at the Museum of the Plains Indian - Set aside for small business concerns, including HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, and EDWOSB - Option to extend services for up to 6 months - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified; the procurement is for professional services rather than products.

Description

At the Museum of the Plains Indian, stabilize, conserve, and preserve the historic wood mural in accordance with professional conservation standards and the Museum¿s duty to maintain collections as required under federal cultural property guidelines. Work shall ensure long term preservation without altering the artist¿s original intent.

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