National Park Service | Harpers Ferry Center Exhibit Planning, Design, and Fabrication Specifications ATTACHMENT 1 February 2019 Contents 1. Definitions 3 2. Project Management 12 3. Exhibit Planning, Design, and Fabrication Process 15 4. Travel, Meetings, and Presentations 32 5. Submittals and Reviews 37 6. Accessibility 39 7. Exhibit Evaluation 42 8. Production Cost Estimates 45 9. Exhibit Visualization 50 10. Resource Packages 52 11. Content Management 54 12. Text 60 13. Exhibit Drawings 65 14. Materials, Colors, and Finishes 72 15. Two-Dimensional Exhibit Graphics 76 16. Content Specialties 99 17. Use Rights and Licenses 111 18. Object Preservation and Protection 113 19. Electronic Programs 122 20. Electronic Equipment 127 21. Tactile Exhibit Elements and Mechanical Interactives 139 22. Design Guidelines for Exhibit Structures 144 23. Exhibit Lighting 146 24. Mock-Ups and Prototypes 150 25. Planning & Design Support During Fabrication 152 26. Maps 155 27. Quality Standards and Safety for Fabrication 160 28. Shop Inspections and Installation 166 29. Operational Training and References 173 30. Closeout 181 31. Audio Description 186 March, 2019 1. Definitions ABAAS: Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards are the accessibility standards which per- tain to the Federal sector. The ABA, or Architectural Barriers Act of 1968, requires access to facilities designed, built, altered, or leased with federal funds. (See also “Accessible,” “ADA,” and “Rehabilita- tion Act.”) Accessible: In context with the requirements of this contract, accessible is defined as in compliance with accessibility standards as specified in the Programmatic Accessibility Guidelines for National Park Service Interpretive Media. Federal laws, including the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS) and Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, shall be followed. Universal Design and its seven principles shall be applied as a part of the NPS definition and requirements. Accessioned Objects (AO): Objects accessioned into the park collection, or objects on loan from other institutions. These items require the highest level of preservation and security criteria. Historic objects also include original period items acquired as part of the exhibit project to enhance interpre- tation. Park staff determines whether to accession these objects on a case by case basis. ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This law prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of disability. It applies to state and local governments, and public accommodations oper- ated by the private sector. While there are exceptions, it does not generally apply to media and exhibi- tions that are federally funded and installed in federal facilities. Therefore, the term “ADA” or “ADA compliant” should not be used when referring to accessibility compliance in Federal Government owned and operated facilities. (See also “ABAAS” and “Rehabilitation Act.”) Artifacts: See “Accessioned Objects.” As-Built AV Drawings: Final design and detail drawings updated by the contractor to reflect all changes that occur during installation and provide a record of the “as-built” condition of the AV, or Electronic Equipment, systems. Drawings include all equipment, cables, connectors, connections points, and devices. As-Built Exhibit Plan: The fabrication contractor updates exhibition content data (e.g., text, con- tent schedules, technical data, etc.) to reflect all changes that occur during fabrication and installation, and provides a record of the “as-built” condition of the exhibits, which may vary from the final design documents prepared by the exhibit planning & design contractor. As-Built Exhibit Drawings: Final design and detail drawings updated by the fabrication contrac- tor to reflect all changes that occur during fabrication and installation and provide a record of the “as-built” condition of the exhibits, which may vary from the final design documents prepared by the exhibit planning & design contractor. As-Built Lighting Plan: A final plan drawing for the installed exhibit lighting system showing fix- ture placement, focusing information, and itemized lists detailing fixture, accessory, and lamp data. Assistive Listening Systems: Assistive listening is used by persons with mild to profound hearing loss who may or may not use a hearing aid. These systems are a suite of equipment used to deliver sound directly from its source to the person receiving it. The receiving person can also amplify the sound based on their needs. The amplified sound is transmitted via radio frequency or infrared to a receiver connected to the person’s headset, ear buds, or an induction loop that transmits the sound to the person’s hearing aid. Audience-Centered Experience (ACE): Audience Centered Experiences are the practice of elicit- ing participation and contribution from an audience and community. Audience-centered interpretation can infuse any and all park experiences by providing opportunities for audience members to contribute to the meaning-making process, engage with each other, and Definitions | 3 National Park Service | Standard Exhibit Planning, Design, and Fabrication Specifications explore the current social context of national park resources. AV Program Concept Treatment: A narrative overview of the proposed production’s creative approach and storyline prepared during the exhibit planning and design process. AV Concept Treat- ments typically include a description of the actors and/or participants, their roles and general dia- logue or narration, and a general description of the scenes, locations, graphics, artwork, and anima- tion to be used in the production with sufficient detail to provide a sense of the proposed production; the basis of the production plan and script. Audio Description (AD): Through words, AD describes visual content essential for understanding the content of a program. Audio description is used for a variety of media, including video, digital interactive programs and exhibits. People who are blind or have low vision are the primary audience, but audio description can also be used by people who have print disabilities or auditory learning styles. AD is typically scripted and recorded by a professional. In some cases, AD text may be read by a screen reader and synthesized voice. Specific delivery systems and techniques vary based on the media and venue. AD is also referred to as video description, verbal description, descriptive video and descriptive audio. AV Program Production Plan: A document which presents the major categories of work to be performed in the planning, production, and post-production phases of the program. The Production Plan shall describe all of the elements required to produce the program as outlined in the Treatment and/or Scope of Work, including, but not limited to: production personnel (including the use and identification of sub-contractors, consultants, and other salaried employees of the firm), equipment, post-production facilities, travel, transportation, and a cost estimate of all materials expenses such as capture and storage media, and archival images. Within the Production Plan, the contractor shall con- firm that they understand the “Rights in Data—Special Works” requirements of the contract, includ- ing rights for music, stock footage, and other elements. AV Program Production Treatment: A narrative description of the proposed production ele- ments to include an estimated percentage of the program that will be comprised of original, archival, or stock materials (including footage, photographs, or audio); reenactments; interviews; animation; graphics; and illustrations; and the proposed source(s) for such materials. It shall also include a description of the narration, sound effects, and musical score, to include whether the score shall be comprised of original or stock music. The AV Production Treatment provides the basis of the AV Pro- duction Plan and script. Audiovisual (AV) program: One type of Electronic Program (EP). AV programs include linear programs with fixed running times. Through the use and/or integration of numerous elements such as sound effects, music, voice-overs, interviews, moving and historic images, AV programs can be innate- ly dynamic. They are especially effective in eliciting emotional responses, telling stories, and conveying concepts where motion and/or sound are important or particularly effective. Throughout these spec- ifications “AV” is also used an as umbrella term to refer collectively to Audiovisual Programs, Digital Interactive Programs, and Electromechanical Programs. Bubble Diagrams: Diagrams that use labeled shapes (bubbles) identifying exhibit themes and con- cepts to show how they relate to each other and/or to their location on the exhibit floor plan. Captions: Captions are designed for persons who are deaf or have hearing loss. The terms “cap- tions” and “Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing” (SDH) are used interchangeably in these specifications. They display spoken dialogue and non-speech information as printed words on tele- vision screens, computer monitors, projection screens, caption boards and other visual displays. Non-speech information is audible information essential to understanding the content. Examples of non-speech information include speaker identification, sound effects, music, manner of speaking (whispering, word emphasis, emotion, etc.) and audience reactions (laughing, booing, etc.) Captions may hold secondary benefits for people who are