Library of Congress Holiday Tree

Closed Solicitation Posted

This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .

Solicitation number
030ADV24Q0142
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Washington, District of Columbia 20540, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Library of Congress (Library) has a requirement for all labor, materials, and coordination services to provide the annual Holiday Tree for the Great Hall of the Thomas Jefferson Building in Washington D.C. The holiday tree holds significant importance in the yearly celebrations of the Capitol Hill complex and is a decades-old tradition. The Library is seeking a contractor to provide the tree, decorations, installation, maintenance, and removal services. Questions are due by April 1, 2024, and proposals are due by April 12, 2024, at 4:00 PM EST, to be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer. The evaluation will be based on the technical proposal, which can include photos of previous products and services provided.

This is a full-and-open competition with no set-aside for small businesses. The NAICS code is likely something related to holiday decorating or event management services. There is no incumbent information provided. The government will not be liable for any costs attributed to the preparation and submission of the requested proposal documentation. The location of performance is the Great Hall of the Thomas Jefferson Building in Washington D.C.

Notice text

2 versions

Update #2 · Latest ·

This notice has been updated on April 11 2024 as follows: 

  • Questions & Answers have been posted 
  • The due date for proposals has been extended to 4:00pm EST on Thursday April 18, 2024 

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

The Library of Congress (Library) has a requirement for all labor, materials, and coordination services to provide the Holiday Tree to include the tree, decorations, installation, maintainance, and removal, in the Great Hall of the Thomas Jefferson Building in Washington D.C. 

The Library Holiday Tree holds significant importance in the yearly celebrations of the Capitol Hill complex. The origins of this tradition can be traced back to the early years of the Jefferson building.

This decades-old tradition is  a testament to the richness of history and symbolism it carries. Notably, the decorations adorning the tree are handcrafted by state libraries, imbuing the tree with a sense of library community and delight. It serves as a meaningful representation of the holiday spirit shared by both the Library of Congress and the Capitol Complex visitors.
 

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

All questions must be in writing and emailed to the Contracting Officer, Abby Schultz, aschultz@loc.gov.
Questions are due no later than April 1, 2024, at 4:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time.  

This procurement is a full-and-open competition. There is no set-aside for small business.

Proposals are due no later than April 12, 2024, at 4:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time and must be submitted via e-mail to the Contracting Officer, Abby Schultz, aschultz@loc.gov.

Please note, any proposals received after the due date and time of 4:00 p.m. EST, April 12, 2024, may not be considered. 

This RFQ is not to be construed as a contract or a commitment of any kind. The Government shall not be liable for payment of any costs attributed to the preparation and submission of requested proposal documentation.

Update #1 ·

The Library of Congress (Library) has a requirement for all labor, materials, and coordination services to provide the Holiday Tree to include the tree, decorations, installation, maintainance, and removal, in the Great Hall of the Thomas Jefferson Building in Washington D.C. 

The Library Holiday Tree holds significant importance in the yearly celebrations of the Capitol Hill complex. The origins of this tradition can be traced back to the early years of the Jefferson building.

This decades-old tradition is  a testament to the richness of history and symbolism it carries. Notably, the decorations adorning the tree are handcrafted by state libraries, imbuing the tree with a sense of library community and delight. It serves as a meaningful representation of the holiday spirit shared by both the Library of Congress and the Capitol Complex visitors.
 

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

All questions must be in writing and emailed to the Contracting Officer, Abby Schultz, aschultz@loc.gov.
Questions are due no later than April 1, 2024, at 4:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time.  

This procurement is a full-and-open competition. There is no set-aside for small business.

Proposals are due no later than April 12, 2024, at 4:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time and must be submitted via e-mail to the Contracting Officer, Abby Schultz, aschultz@loc.gov.

Please note, any proposals received after the due date and time of 4:00 p.m. EST, April 12, 2024, may not be considered. 

This RFQ is not to be construed as a contract or a commitment of any kind. The Government shall not be liable for payment of any costs attributed to the preparation and submission of requested proposal documentation.

Files

File Type Posted
Questions and Answers - April 11.pdf PDF
RFQ 030ADV24Q0142.pdf PDF
RFQ 030ADV24Q0142.pdf PDF
RFQ Attachment 1 - Wage Determination 2015-4281.pdf PDF

Notice history

Notice Type Posted
Library of Congress Holiday Tree Award Award Notice
This notice Latest solicitation Solicitation

Similar open opportunities

Opportunity Agency Set-aside Responses due
S208--FY27 Holiday Decor Annual Contract NAICS 561730 Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 No set-aside

On GovTribe

Work this opportunity

  • Track it in your pipeline
  • Find teaming partners
  • Similar opportunities
  • Ask GovTribe AI about this opportunity