282 Pieces of Artwork

The pupose of this modification is omit the artwork that is no longer available. Interested vendors are just to bid on the pieces of artwork that are available.

The closing date is extended until 31 March 2011.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

The purpose of this modification is to clarify information identified in the last notice for 282 pieces of artwork.

1. Number 4 of previous notice stated, each print must be heat pressured to foam core for stability. The back of each framed piece must be completely sealed with paper backing. To clarify, all prints must be permanately mounted to foam core to ensure stability. Mounting method must not discolor or damage the image of the print.

2. Number 5 of previous notice stated, composite wood is not acceptable. After further discussion, COMPOSITE WOOD FRAMES ARE ACCEPTABLE.

3. The closing date is extended from 22 February 11 to 1 March 11.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

The purpose of this modification is to provide additional specifications for the 282 pieces of artwork.

1. If specified piece of artwork is not available, a piece from same genre and artist is acceptable.

2. 1/8th inch non-glare acrylic glazing is acceptable.

3. Double matted framed piece of poster art. Mats are to be off-white and are to be acid free paper mats; crescent Board is acceptable.

4. Each print must be framed to show only the image. Each print must be heat pressed to foam core for stability. The back of each framed piece must be completely sealed with paper backing. Security hardware and installation must be provided.

5. Medium cherry wood frame is preferred. Frame does not have to be made from cherry wood but some type of wood species. Composite wood is not acceptable. Frame size: 1.5"

6. Specified artwork and sizes are identified on the attachments Contract specialist will provide.

7. Installation - Most walls will be 5/8" gypsumboard on 20 ga. studs 16-24" o.c. Wall finish will be both paint and type II wallcovering. There may be some instances where a different wall condition exists (such as block wall), but very few.

PLEASE NOTE: Contractor is to purchase, frame, deliver and install the 282 pieces of artwork. Delivery date will be establish at time of award.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

SAMMC, Fort Sam Houston Texas, has identified a requirement to provide 282 framed pieces of artwork. Interested vendors shall send an e-mail to Joelle.donovan@us.army.mil for copy of selected artwork. All Artwork is to have at least two fasteners (sawtooth or J-Hook) - no single fasteners or piece wire. Please note: Pieces require two fasteners at the top and one at the bottom. If artwork weighs over 20 pounds, use appropriate heavy duty hardware. Designated Artwork will require security mounting. Hang all artwork level and plumb. Hang all artwork flush and tight to the wall unless otherwise designated. Placement design will be available at award.

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 05-40.

This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside for firms that provide products/services under NAICS code 442299, all other Home Furnishings Stores, with a business size standard of 500 employees.

CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBER (CLIN) 0001

Artwork pieces, 282 each. Total $______________

FOB: Destination

Firm Fixed Price procurement shall include delivey and installation of 282 pieces of framed artwork. Award will be made to Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Prints are to be framed with double mats, white outer mat and a coordinating inner mat to match print, plexi-glass and 1.5" cherry wood frame. Security hangers will need to be provided for each art piece.

Delivery and installation date will be provided at time of award, but delivery shall be no later than July 2011. Artwork designation for the Fort Sam Houston Health Clinic will be supplied upon award of Purchase Order.

Contractor personnel shall conform to standards of conduct and code of ethics, which are consistent with those applicable to Government employees as provided in the Joint Ethics Regulation 5500.7.R.

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations, including but not limited to, those included in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

Contractor personnel will obtain vehicle pass for access to Ft. Sam Houston.

Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) is the method to electronically process vendor request for payment. This application allows DOD vendors to submit and track invoices and receipt/acceptance documents electronically. Contractors using WAWF shall (i) register to use WAWF-RA at https://wawf.eb.mil and (ii) ensure an electronic business point of Contact (POC) is designated in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) site at http://www.ccr.gov with ten (10) calendar days after award of this contract/order.

Provisions incorporated into this synopsis/solicitation are as follows:

52.207-7, Central Contractor Registration
52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel
52.209-6, protecting the Governments interest when Subcontracting with Contractors debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment
52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial
52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (Award will be made to the small business with the lowest price that is reasonable and realistic).
52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial items

The following clauses apply:

52.212-4, Contract terms and Conditions - Commercial items
52.212-5, Contract terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial items, with the following applicable FAR clauses:
52.219-6, Total Small Business Set-aside
52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Representation
52.222-3, Convict Labor
52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies
52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities
52.222-26, Equal Opportunity
52.222-36, Affirmative Action for workers with disabilities
52.222-50, Combat Trafficking in Persons
52.225-13, Restrictions on certain foreign purchases
52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration

Other FAR clauses applying to this acquisition:

52.233-1, Disputes
52.247-34, FOB Destination
52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (see websites www.farsite.hill.afb & www.arnet.gov)

The following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) applies:

252.204-7004ALT A, CCR Registration
252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments
252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports
252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower rights
252.223-7006, Prohibition on storage and disposal of toxic and hazardous materials
252.204-7008, Export-controlled items
252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to implement Statutes or Executive Orders applicable to Defense acquisitions of Commercial Items, with: 252.203-7000 Requirement Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials and 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea, Alternate III.

Quotes are due to the Mission and Installation Contracting Center - Ft. Sam Houston, ATTN: Joelle Donovan, 2107 17th Street, Building 4197, Suite 15, Fort Sam Houston, Texas 78234-5015 by 4:00 CST, January 21, 2011. Quotes shall be provided by e-mail.

POC: Joelle Donovan
E-mail: Joelle.donovan@us.army.mil
Phone: 210-221-5251