Professional Art Framing Services for the National Museum of the Marine Corps - updated 6/17/26 with Q&A

The National Museum of the Marine Corps (NMMC) is seeking a contractor to provide professional art framing services for its fine art collection and fine art reproductions on both paper and canvas. The contractor will be required to provide custom framing, including framing works on canvas, framing original works on paper with acid-free mat board and non-reflective, UV-coated, museum Plexi, and installing "D" rings on the back of the framed works. The contractor must meet the Professional Picture Framers of America (PPFA) and museum standards. The contract will be for a 5-year period, with individual task orders issued as needed. The contractor must have at least 5 years of experience as a professional framer and have a history of working with mid-sized to large fine art museum collections. Some key points to consider: • The contractor must provide proof of professional development regarding conservation methods in framing and mounting and hinging works on paper. • The contractor must maintain a framing facility with appropriate climate and humidity controls. • The contractor must be available for an intake meeting within 25 days of contract award to review the types of works to be framed. • The contractor must provide custom art framing for original works of art and fine art prints on canvas and/or paper. • The contractor must meet the requirements outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).