B--MPI Art Conservation

The Department of the Interior, through the Interior Business Center, is seeking art conservation and preservation services for the Museum of the Plains Indian in Browning, Montana. This requirement involves the stabilization and conservation of a historic mahogany wood sculptural mural. Work must follow professional conservation standards and federal cultural property guidelines to ensure long-term preservation without altering the original intent of the artist, John Clarke. This is a 100% small business set-aside for a firm-fixed-price contract. The performance period is set for July 12, 2026, through July 17, 2026, with a final treatment report due within 10 to 15 business days after on-site work is finished. Proposals will be evaluated on technical approach, past performance, and price. The government has provided reference images of the mahogany reliefs, titled 'Buffalo Hunt' and 'Riding Into Camp,' to show the physical condition and artistic scope. Amendments have clarified that the government will provide heavy equipment, including ladders and lifts, as well as water and power at the site. The Department of the Interior is seeking art conservation for the Museum of the Plains Indian (MPI) in Browning, Montana. The project involves stabilizing and preserving two mahogany wood relief murals created by John Clarke in 1940, titled 'Buffalo Hunt' and 'Riding Into Camp.' The work must follow federal cultural property guidelines to ensure long-term preservation while respecting the artist's original work. The Department of the Interior requires art conservation for a historic mahogany wood mural at the Museum of the Plains Indian in Browning, Montana. The goal is to stabilize and preserve the artwork following professional standards and federal guidelines without cha…