PR15071794 JOFOC.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) document for the U.S. Consulate General Merida's acquisition of two textile sculptures by artist Marcela Diaz through Fundación Centro Cultural La Cupula, with an estimated cost of $36,700 USD.

The document justifies the sole-source procurement under FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source) and 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1). The artwork was selected by the Office of Art in Embassies Curatorial Committee, with Fundación Centro Cultural La Cupula serving as the exclusive dealer. The price is deemed fair and reasonable based on comparable works, and the selection supports the Department of State's mission of cross-cultural exchange through visual arts. Market research included reviewing contemporary art journals, publications, attending art fairs, exhibitions, and consulting with field experts. The works will be displayed at the new U.S. Consulate in Merida, Mexico, chosen specifically to reflect U.S. values and meet unique artistic criteria established for U.S. diplomatic facilities.