56--WALLPAPER REPRODUCTION SERVICE FOR MAGGIE WALKER L

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0002) to solicitation 140P4226Q0018 serves to answer contractor questions and provide a request for a firm fixed price quote.

• Contractor Questions and Answers (attached, referenced in Item 14)

• Questions Due: April 27, 2026, by 12:00 PM Eastern Time.

• Quotes Due: May 6, 2027, by 12:00 PM Eastern Time. The subject line must include "140P4226Q0018 MAWA Wallpaper". Faxed submissions will not be accepted.

• Period of Performance: May 15, 2026, to May 14, 2027.

• Eligibility: Contractors must have an active SAM registration at the time of award.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to contractor questions regarding the MAWA Wallpaper Reproduction opportunity (140P4226Q0018).

• Site Visit: There is no planned site visit. Individual visits can be arranged by contacting Ethan Bullard at 804-226-5045.
• Historical Samples: Historic samples will be made available to the awarded vendor. High-resolution photographs may be taken on-site.
• Custom Reproductions: Full, undamaged repeats of all patterns will not be provided, as some designs are based on fragments.
• Original Pattern Width: The original width of patterns needing custom reproduction is varied and unspecified due to the availability of only fragments.
• Quantity Confirmation: While a professional installer did not confirm quantities, a technical expert did.

This Q&A document clarifies aspects of the solicitation, particularly concerning site visits, sample availability, and the nature of pattern reproductions. Bidders should note that full pattern samples are not available and widths are unspecified for custom reproductions.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation 140P4226Q0018 addresses contractor questions regarding the required square footage for each room. It also includes attached Q&A.

• The amendment provides answers to contractor questions, which are attached.

• The deadline for questions is April 27, 2026, by 12:00 PM Eastern Time.

• Quotes must be submitted by May 6, 2027, by 12:00 PM Eastern Time to deborah_coles@ios.doi.gov. The subject line must include "140P4226Q0018 MAWA Wallpaper".

• Faxed submissions will not be accepted.

• The period of performance is from 05/15/2026 to 05/14/2027.

• Contractors must have an active SAM registration at the time of award.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides clarifications and answers to contractor questions regarding the MAWA Wallpaper Reproduction opportunity (Solicitation 140P4226Q0018).

• Square Footage Missing: The contractor noted that specific square footage measurements per pattern were omitted from the Statement of Work.
• Corrected Measurements Provided: The government has provided the correct measurements for the required wallpapers and ceiling papers, totaling approximately 4,500 square feet.
  • Custom Reproductions:
    • Library Room 101: Pattern 1 (594 sq. ft.)
    • Den Room 102: Pattern 2 (372 sq. ft.)
    • Dining Room 110: Pattern 3 (432 sq. ft.)
  • Commercially Available Papers:
    • Dining Room Dado (below chair rail): Pattern 4 (216 sq. ft.)
    • Walker's Bedroom Suites (Rooms 207 & 209): Pattern 5 (640 sq. ft. and 560 sq. ft.)
    • Children's Suite (Rooms 203 & 204): Pattern 6 (360 sq. ft. each)
  • Commercially Available Ceiling Papers:
    • Library 101: 200 sq. ft.
    • Den 102: 184 sq. ft.
    • Master Bedroom 207: 400 sq. ft.
    • Sitting Room 209: 196 sq. ft.
• Attic Stock: Quotes should include quantities plus attic stock (+10%) for each pattern.

Bidders should use the provided square footage measurements for their quotes. Ensure that the 10% attic stock is included in the quantity calculations for each wallpaper pattern.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for wallpaper reproduction services for the Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site (MAWA). The National Park Service (NPS) requires the replacement of damaged reproduction wallpapers with accurately reproduced new papers for seven rooms and four ceilings within the house museum. The goal is to restore the historical accuracy and opulent atmosphere of the site.

• Fabrication and delivery of digitally-printed reproduction wallpaper and commercially-produced wallpaper and ceiling paper.

• Production includes pattern drafting and fabrication for three custom reproduction wallpapers (Library, Den, Dining Room).

• Provision of commercially available, period-appropriate wallpapers for the Dining Room dado, Walker's Bedroom suite, and Children's Suite.

• Provision of commercially available ceiling paper for the library, den, master bedroom, and sitting room.

• Sufficient yardage to cover areas plus an additional 10% surplus for the site.

• Work closely with the COR, have access to original wallpaper samples for drafting and color selection.

• Submit a detailed plan of work, including equipment, materials, and methods.

• Produce and deliver finished rolls of historically-accurate wallpapers and ceiling papers.

• The project covers approximately 4,500 square feet of wall and ceiling space.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Quote.

• Period of Performance: May 15, 2026, to May 14, 2027.

• Delivery Date: May 14, 2027.

• Acquisition Procedures: FAR 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

• Questions Due: April 27, 2026, by 12:00 PM Eastern Time.

• Quotes Due: May 6, 2026, by 12:00 PM Eastern Time.

• Submission Method: Email to Deborah_Coles@ios.doi.gov with "140P4226Q0018 MAWA Wallpaper" in the subject line. FAXED SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Personnel, Past Performance/Experience, and Pricing.

• Offerors must have an active SAM registration at the time of award.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business (100%).

• NAICS Code: 322220, Size Standard: 750 employees.

• The wallpaper will be installed in rooms open to the public for tours year-round.

• Payment is based on deliverables: 20% upon approval of designs, 30% upon approval of patterns/colorways, and 50% upon approval of final wallpapers.

• Contractor must adhere to OSHA regulations and possess adequate liability insurance and licenses.

• Biobased products are encouraged.

• Travel is the responsibility of the contractor.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (Wage Determination No.: 2015-4331, Revision No.: 32) for the Service Contract Act. It lists various occupations and their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits for the specified geographic area (Virginia Counties of Essex, Lancaster, Middlesex, Northumberland, Richmond, Westmoreland).

This document is crucial for any bidder on a federal contract that falls under the Service Contract Act within the specified geographic area. It establishes the minimum wage rates and benefits that must be paid to employees performing work on such contracts. Bidders must review this determination to accurately calculate labor costs and ensure compliance with federal labor laws when preparing their proposals. It details specific wage rates for a wide range of occupations, from administrative support and clerical roles to health, technical, and transportation occupations. Additionally, it outlines requirements for paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays, as well as hazardous pay differentials and uniform allowances.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Quote Submission Package," serves as Attachment 2 to Solicitation 140P4226Q0018. It provides the required forms and instructions for offerors to prepare and submit their quotes for the "Wallpaper Reproduction" project at the Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site (MAWA).

This package includes sections for:

• Technical Quote: Requires a detailed description of the offeror's proposed approach, including:
  • Technical Capability (approach, self-performed vs. subcontracted work, equipment, project schedule).
  • Relevant Experience Questionnaire (listing three similar projects).
  • Biobased Certification (completion and return of the certification).
  • Past Performance Documentation.
• Relevant Experience Questionnaire: A form to detail three past projects similar to the solicitation's requirements, including project name, location, agency, contract number, value, period of performance, agency contact information, and a project description.
• Biobased Certification: A form requiring offerors to identify Biobased products to be used, specify their Biobased content percentage, and document prior experience with Biobased products over the past two years.

Offerors must use these forms to submit their technical quote and demonstrate their qualifications, relevant experience, and compliance with biobased product requirements. Failure to provide all required information as detailed in this attachment may impact the evaluation of the quote.