Natchez Trace Parkway, 2680 Natchez Trace Parkway, Tupelo, MS 38801

B -- MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES RESEARCH AND CATALOGING SERVICES: SOURCES SOUGHT DUE 022598 POC Dale Wilkerson, Contracting Officer (601) 680-4009 E-MAIL: Contracting Officer's email link, dale_wilkerson@nps.gov. The National Park Service is conducting market research to seek qualified sources capable of providing museum research, archiving and cataloging services. This is a Sources Sought Announcement; this is not a Request for Proposals and no solicitation package is currently available. All entities responding to this Sources Sought Notice must have the capability to perform the described services. The applicable Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code for this Notice is 8733, "Noncommercial Research Organizations." These services would be performed on-site at the Natchez Trace Parkway, a unit of the National Park Service, located in Tupelo, MS. The services required would include identifying archival objects, surveying their condition, arranging the items, cataloging, creating finding aids, processing the items for storage, and other miscellaneous museum-type services. The collection contains approximately 27 linear feet of historic correspondence files, 5 linear feet of original historical manuscripts/ephemera, and approximately 5500 drawings and maps. All work would be accomplished in accordance with the National Park Service Museum Handbook and other appropriate Service Regulations. Business concerns who believe they are qualified to perform the services described are requested to submit a qualifications and capability statement detailing: 1) credentials that qualify them to perform these type services; 2) a listing of similar projects performed; and 3) a list of at least three references (including telephone numbers and points of contact) who can verify the information submitted. Submit an original copy of the capability statement to the Contracting Officer no later than February 25, 1998. Capability statement may be mailed to the address indicated, or may be FAXed to (601) 680-4033, or may be Emailed to dale_wilkerson@nps.gov (0036)

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