NOAA seeks conservation services for USS Monitor artifacts.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) seeks conservation services for artifacts from the USS Monitor, a historic Civil War ironclad. The contractor will provide professional conservation treatment, including cleaning, stabilization, and documentation of metal and organic artifacts. Work must be performed in accordance with federal preservation standards and NOAA's conservation protocols. The contract is set aside for small businesses under NAICS 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services). The period of performance is anticipated to be one year with possible extensions. The place of performance is Norfolk, Virginia.