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erika.katayama
10-31-2014, 02:18 PM
Smithsonian Institution
National Air and Space Museum
Statement of Work –Collections Management Phase II Move Contractor
October 31, 2014
STATEMENT OF WORK
The main purpose of this project is to prepare for shipment and long term storage the small object
collections of the National Air and Space Museum currently located in storage in Suitland, MD and
Washington, DC. These artifacts include but are not limited to civilian and military uniforms, space
program tools and accessories, models, trophies, three dimensional art, memorabilia, and toys.
All work will be performed under overall direction of Samantha Snell, Collections Project Specialist,
Collections Division.
The contractor will work a total of Not To Exceed (NTE) 1936 hours for a period of performance of
approximately January 5, 2014 through January 4, 2015. The number of hours worked per week can
vary. Work schedules will be coordinated and confirmed at least one week in advance.
Deliverables:
1. perform object handling
2. create and insert interior and exterior storage supports
3. create handling trays/ containers
4. pack objects into shipping containers
5. assist with the relocation of objects from shipping containers to final destinations at
UHC storage
6. Update The Museum System (TMS) object records with location information and
other pertinent object information.
Payment: The contractor will submit invoices for completed work on a bi-weekly basis. Invoices will
include the quantity of worked hours and a brief description of the services provided. The hourly rate
invoiced will remain the same throughout the contract period, regardless of the type of work performed.
The primary duty station will be the Paul E. Garber Facility, Building 10, 3904 Old Silver Hill Road,
Suitland, MD 20746. The secondary duty station will be the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, 14390 Air
and Space Parkway, Chantilly, VA 20151. The third duty station will be the National Air and Space
Museum, Independence Avenue at 6th Street SW, Washington, DC 20560.
The information below states that the contractor is responsible for their own benefits and taxes.2
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR CLAUSES
It is understood that Contractor is undertaking the work hereunder as an independent contractor, not as an
employee of the Smithsonian, and neither Contractor nor Contractor's employees are eligible for
Smithsonian benefits, including coverage under FECA (workers compensation) and FTCA (Federal Tort
Claims Act), or coverage under any Smithsonian workers compensation, medical, liability, or other
insurance policy, or for legal protections afforded to employees under law applicable to employment
relationships.
(1) Contractor is responsible for providing, at Contractor’s own expense and as necessary, disability,
unemployment, workers compensation and other insurance, including adequate liability and property
insurance, training, permits, and licenses for Contractor and for Contractor’s employees.
(2) Contractor is responsible for paying all taxes and income taxes, including estimated taxes,
incurred as a result of the payments by Smithsonian to Contractor for performance of this contract.
The parties, by this contract, do not intend to create a partnership, principal/agent, or joint venture
relationship, and nothing in this contract shall be construed as creating such a relationship between the
parties. Neither party may incur any obligation on behalf of the other.
Contractor agrees and acknowledges that Smithsonian assumes no responsibility whatsoever for the acts,
errors and/or omissions of Contractor beyond those that the Smithsonian is responsible for at law.
WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS
Contractor warrants the following: (1) He or she has full right and authority to enter into this Agreement;
(2) he or she has full right and authority to grant all of the rights granted herein; (3) he or she is not under
any obligation to any other party which may interfere with the performance of his or her obligations
hereunder or conflict with or injure the work performed under this contract; and (4) he or she has not
previously assigned, pledged or otherwise encumbered any rights herein granted to
Smithsonian. Contractor represents that he or she has diligently taken prudent, responsible and customary
measures to ensure that the materials provided by the Contractor contain no matter that is libelous or in
violation of the copyright, patent right, or any property or personal right of any person or entity nor a
violation of any statutory copyright, nor are otherwise contrary to law.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR SMITHSONIAN PROPERTY
Contractor assumes full responsibility for and shall reimburse and indemnify the Smithsonian for any and
all loss or damage of whatsoever kind and nature to any and all Smithsonian property, including any
equipment, supplies, accessories, or parts furnished, while in Contractor’s custody and care, or resulting
in whole or in part form the negligent acts or omissions of the Contractor, any subcontractor, or any
employee, agent, or representative of the Contractor or subcontractor.3
NO WAIVER OF RIGHTS
Neither the Smithsonian’s review, approval, acceptance of, nor payment for, the services required under
this contract shall be construed to operate as a waiver of any cause of action arising out of the Contractor's
performance of this contract.

INDEMNIFICATION
Contractor shall defend, hold harmless, and indemnify Smithsonian Institution, its Regents, directors,
officers, employees, volunteers, licensees, representatives and agents, and the Government of the United
States, against any and all claims, loss and expense (including attorney’s fees and litigation expenses),
from loss or liability or injury to any persons (including employees or agents of the Contractor or his
subcontractors) and from loss of or damage to any property (including property owned by Smithsonian)
arising out of any act or omission of the Contractor, his employees, agents or subcontractors in the
performance of this contract.