Sources Sought for Museum Curator Position

The U.S. Navy Seabee Museum in Port Hueneme, CA, is seeking a contractor to provide Museum Curator services. The contractor will assist the museum's collection staff in conducting an inventory of the objects in storage, ensuring they are stored properly, cleaned, and photographed. The contractor will provide all necessary direct labor, supervision, management, and materials and equipment to meet the performance objectives defined in the performance work statement. The contractor must possess working knowledge at an expert level to successfully perform all requirements of this PWS, including digital photography, Adobe Photoshop Elements and Acrobat Professional, and current museum collection management standards and best practices. Key responsibilities include: • Assisting with an inventory of the USNSM artifact collection and digitizing the collection • Providing Curator services to assist the Museum Director in achieving their goals and objectives • Performing routine work and special assignments, including training on current and new techniques • Working collaboratively in a team environment as well as independently • Advocating and implementing best practices and institutional policy regarding the museum’s digital assets