MEX-museum fabrication-NEC art mount project (s)
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 19MX5325Q0035
- Agency
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US Embassy Mexico
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 459920 Art Dealers
- Place of performance
- Ciudad de Mexico Ciudad de Mexico Mexico
- Points of contact
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- Mark C. Konold mexicocitygososolicitations@groups.state.gov +555080200
- Mark Konold mexicocitygsosolicitations@groups.state.gov (525) 508-0200
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Embassy Mexico City is procuring museum fabrication services for an art mount project that involves designing, fabricating, and installing nine free-standing art mounts for paintings from the Chancery collection at the New Embassy Compound. The project requires contractors to have specialized experience in museum fabrication, bilingual capabilities in English and Spanish, established business credentials, and the ability to obtain performance bonds while adhering to eco-friendly materials and LEED certification standards. Evaluation criteria include technical capability (30%), integrated design proposal (30%), past performance in museum fabrication (20%), and cost-effectiveness with eco-friendly materials (20%). The deadline for questions was June 16, 2025, and following an amendment, the proposal submission deadline has been extended to July 7, 2025, at 12:00 pm local time. All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and can submit electronic proposals via email.
This solicitation does not utilize any set-aside designations and no current contractors or incumbents are identified in the documentation. While specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed, the project involves creating custom art mounts for 10 paintings with varying dimensions ranging from 103 x 83 cm to 214.5 x 111 cm, with an option to display two paintings on a single mount. The total project timeline is 65 calendar days with service completion required no later than September 1, 2025, following an estimated 60-day delivery schedule. All work will be performed in Mexico City, Mexico, where the contractor will be responsible for obtaining local permits and licenses. The project emphasizes the use of museum-grade materials including stainless steel, acid-free boards, and conservation-grade adhesives while ensuring seismic stability and compliance with building architectural requirements.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
SOLICITATION
The U.S. Embassy Mexico City has a requirement for museum fabrication service for art mount project, in Mexico City, Mexico.
The estimated delivery schedule for this service is 60 days. It is expected that once awarded, service shall be completed no later than September 1, 2025. Delivery of items shall be in Mexico City.
The selected offeror will be fully responsible for providing the full service as described in the RFQ document that will be published on SAM.gov; including obtaining any local government permits (including import), and licenses if needed, taking into consideration quality standards that will be mentioned in the RFQ document. Offerors will be responsible for presenting an offer that considers elements listed below, and, if a discrepancy is identified, the offeror will be responsible to flag it on in the quotation.
The offeror shall provide complete information of the items being quoted in conformance with the requirements stated in the scope of work, such as descriptive literature, manuals, maintenance procedures, technical datasheets, as applicable. Items shall comply with the minimum quality standards of the industry and any other quality and warranty standards that will be stated in the RFQ document.
All offerors that respond to the solicitation must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work. At a minimum, each offeror must meet the following requirements when submitting their quotation:
The offeror shall provide:
- Be able to understand written and spoken English and Spanish;
- Have an established business with a permanent address and telephone listing;
- Have the necessary personnel, equipment and financial resources available to perform the work;
- Have all licenses and permits required by local law;
- Meet all local insurance requirements;
- Have the ability to obtain a performance and guarantee bond and a payment bond, or to post adequate performance security, such as irrevocable letters of credit or guarantees issued by a reputable financial institution;
- Have no adverse criminal record;
- Have no political or business affiliation which could be considered contrary to the interests of the United States;
- Have good experience and past performance records;
- Identify specialized experience and technical competence required to complete the required service in accordance with this request.
- Ecofriendly materials, applying LEED certification and ISO 21542 to design standards.
- Past performance in museum fabrication and museum client portfolio.
- Complete service as it is described in the RFQ document.
All offerors are to be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) Database prior to submitting a quotation pursuant to FAR provision 52.204-7 (https://www.sam.gov). The guidelines for registration in SAM are also available at: https://sam.gov/content/entity-landing
This opportunity allows for electronic responses (email to send proposals and questions is specified in the LTO document and in the SAM publication).
All offerors shall submit their quotation prior to the response date and time.
Please be aware of the following upcoming dates:
Questions deadline – June 16, 2025, 12:00 hrs. Local time (Mexico City).
Proposal’s deadline – *UPDATED to July 7, 2025, 12:00 hrs. Local time (Mexico City).
Update #1 ·
SOLICITATION
The U.S. Embassy Mexico City has a requirement for museum fabrication service for art mount project, in Mexico City, Mexico.
The estimated delivery schedule for this service is 60 days. It is expected that once awarded, service shall be completed no later than September 1, 2025. Delivery of items shall be in Mexico City.
The selected offeror will be fully responsible for providing the full service as described in the RFQ document that will be published on SAM.gov; including obtaining any local government permits (including import), and licenses if needed, taking into consideration quality standards that will be mentioned in the RFQ document. Offerors will be responsible for presenting an offer that considers elements listed below, and, if a discrepancy is identified, the offeror will be responsible to flag it on in the quotation.
The offeror shall provide complete information of the items being quoted in conformance with the requirements stated in the scope of work, such as descriptive literature, manuals, maintenance procedures, technical datasheets, as applicable. Items shall comply with the minimum quality standards of the industry and any other quality and warranty standards that will be stated in the RFQ document.
All offerors that respond to the solicitation must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work. At a minimum, each offeror must meet the following requirements when submitting their quotation:
The offeror shall provide:
- Be able to understand written and spoken English and Spanish;
- Have an established business with a permanent address and telephone listing;
- Have the necessary personnel, equipment and financial resources available to perform the work;
- Have all licenses and permits required by local law;
- Meet all local insurance requirements;
- Have the ability to obtain a performance and guarantee bond and a payment bond, or to post adequate performance security, such as irrevocable letters of credit or guarantees issued by a reputable financial institution;
- Have no adverse criminal record;
- Have no political or business affiliation which could be considered contrary to the interests of the United States;
- Have good experience and past performance records;
- Identify specialized experience and technical competence required to complete the required service in accordance with this request.
- Ecofriendly materials, applying LEED certification and ISO 21542 to design standards.
- Past performance in museum fabrication and museum client portfolio.
- Complete service as it is described in the RFQ document.
All offerors are to be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) Database prior to submitting a quotation pursuant to FAR provision 52.204-7 (https://www.sam.gov). The guidelines for registration in SAM are also available at: https://sam.gov/content/entity-landing
This opportunity allows for electronic responses (email to send proposals and questions is specified in the LTO document and in the SAM publication).
All offerors shall submit their quotation prior to the response date and time.
Please be aware of the following upcoming dates:
Questions deadline – June 16, 2025, 12:00 hrs. Local time (Mexico City).
Proposal’s deadline –June 20, 2025, 12:00 hrs. Local time (Mexico City).
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| MEX-museum fabrication-NEC art mount project (p) | Pre-Solicitation |
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