USS Monitor Artifact Conservation

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking a contractor to provide conservation services for the USS Monitor artifact collection. The collection includes over 5,000 individual artifacts made of various materials, including iron, wood, leather, textiles, and other organic and inorganic materials. The contractor will be responsible for providing professional conservation services, including facilities and materials, to conduct initial artifact stabilization treatments and ongoing preventive conservation care. The contractor will also be required to provide quarterly progress reports and ensure that all personnel working on the project are appropriately trained and experienced in archaeological conservation. Some key aspects of the job include: • Providing conservation services for a large and diverse collection of artifacts • Ensuring the proper treatment and stabilization of artifacts • Providing facilities and workspace for the collection and conservation personnel • Ensuring that all personnel working on the project are appropriately trained and experienced • Providing quarterly progress reports to NOAA • Ensuring that all work is performed in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.