On behalf of NASM/Conservation
Mary Ballard, co-administrator

From: Beesley, Elizabeth <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2019 8:13 AM
To: NASM-Conservation Unit <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Subject: Textile conservation contract at NASM


Hello all,



We're looking for an experienced textile conservator to work on the Wright Military Flyer. If you know anyone, please send on this ad! Thank you.



Textile conservation contract opportunity at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Virginia



The Smithsonian Institution has a requirement for the services of an experienced textile conservation professional to perform conservation treatment of the textile covering of an early historic aircraft at the National Air and Space Museum. The project will begin in November 2019 and will be for approximately 900 hours of service. All work will be performed at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia. Additional information about this project, including the Request for Quote documents, can be requested by contacting Elizabeth Beesley ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>).  Responses from interested parties, based on the Request for Quote document, will be due by 5:00 EST March 25th, 2019.





Elizabeth Beesley

Conservator

National Air and Space Museum

Smithsonian Institution