Installation of the Sculpture "Object In five Planes" by Alexander Calder

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format outlined in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 12, and 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. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 05-27. This is a total small business set-aside. The estimated magnitude of this procurement ranges from $50,000 to $100,000. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 484210, with a small business size standard of $25,500,000 annual gross sales and receipts for an average period of three years.



BACKGROUND:

The work consists of the inspection, conservation treatment as necessary, de-installation, and transportation of the work of art entitled Object in Five Planes located at the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building, 26 Federal Plaza, New York NY and installed in the lobby of the New Office Building, 799 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW).



REQUIREMENTS:

Insurance: The Fine Arts Conservator must have Fine Arts Insurance that has a minimum value of $1,000,000.00.



Technical: The offerors technical proposal shall address each technical evaluation factor as outlined on the attached Evaluation Factors (pages 1-3); and include all completed reference sheets as required.



Basis for Award: The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the lowest price technically acceptable firm. All offerors responding to this RFP must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) before they can be considered for award. Information concerning CCR requirements may be viewed via the Internet at www.ccr.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423.



NOTE: The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary.



PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 365 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.



ACCEPTANCE: Period of acceptance of offers: 120 calendar days.



SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS: All responsible sources that can provide and meet the above requirements shall submit four (4) copies of their RFP, including a signed SF-1449 Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items for the Object In Five Planes (The Sculpture) By Alexander Calder by, 3:00 p.m. local time on November 4, 2008. The government anticipates a firm-fixed price contract. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the Online Offeror Representations and Certifications Application. Please refer to http://www.orca.bpn.gov. A completed copy of the Representations and Certifications should be included with the offer. If you have any questions regarding this announcement, please contract Hester Harper, Contracting Officer, at 212-264-2551 or via email at hester.harper@gsa.gov. Appointments for site visits can be requested by contracting Hester Harper via email at hester.harper@gsa.gov.



The following FAR provisions are applicable and hereby incorporated by reference: the provision at 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Item; and the provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (February 2007); and FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (June 2008) applies as follows: 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-35, 52.222.36, 52.222-3, 52.222-21, 52.222-37, 52.222-41, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, 52.239-1, Wage Determination No.: 1995-0561 REV No. 18 - Dated 05/29/2008. FAR provisions and clauses may be found at http://www.arnet.gov.



The following information must be on the outside of the sealed envelope:

1) Solicitation Number: GS-02P-08-DT-P-0003 - Installation Object In Five Planes (The Sculpture) By Alexander Calder; 2) Due Date: NOVEMBER 4, 2008; 3) Closing Time: 3:00 P.M., and addressed to Program Support & Human Resources Division, Small Business Utilization Center (2AR) , 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY 10278, Room 18-130. Late responses are subject to FAR Provision 52.214-7.