Opera House Lift Retrofit and Upgrade Project
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 33310525R0001
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Place of performance
- District of Columbia 20566, United States
- Points of contact
-
- Thomas Campbell tcampbell@kennedy-center.org (202) 416-7997
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is seeking a sole-source acquisition for the Opera House Lift Retrofit and Upgrade Project, focusing on proprietary TAIT products and installation services. The solicitation, identified as reference number 33310525R0001, is an unrestricted Request for Proposal (RFP) for upgrading the Opera House's automation control and electro-mechanical systems. Interested offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit written capabilities statements and proposals by January 8, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST to federalproposals@kennedy-center.org. The contract will involve three primary components: a base bid for main controller upgrade, an optional upgrade to orchestra lift door locks, and an optional pit motor and lighting bridge modernization. Proposals will be evaluated based on the ability to manufacture and supply the specific products and perform the required services.
The contract is not set aside for any specific business category and is anticipated to be a firm-fixed-price agreement with Tait USA LLC as the sole source contractor. The total project value is approximately $615,000, with funding coming from Capital Funding 919X and a performance period extending through September 2025. The project will be executed in phases, with all items to be delivered by March 31, 2025, and work primarily conducted at the Kennedy Center located in Washington, DC 20566. The NAICS code for this procurement is 532490 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing), with a size standard of $40 million. The specific scope includes upgrading the existing Navigator system to the Atlas controls system, integrating main curtain and fire door controls, and modernizing the pit lift and lighting bridge infrastructure. Work will be coordinated around the Opera House's performance schedule, with most disruptive activities occurring outside standard operating hours.
Notice text
This combined synopsis/solicitation is a sole source acquisition notice for commercial products/commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 and Part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals/quotes; offers are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. Submit written offers only, oral offers will not be accepted. All firms or individuals responding shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://SAM.gov NO EXCEPTIONS. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (The Center) intends to acquire manufactured TAIT products and installation services.
The solicitation reference number 33310525R0001 and is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP).
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-01, dated 11/12/2024. This acquisition is an unrestricted solicitation. The NAICS code is 532490 Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing and the size standard is $40M dollar value.
This is a sole-source purchase to Tait USA LLC, 401 W. Lincoln Avenue, Lititz, PA 17543, for the Opera House pit lift retrofit and upgrade. This is an upgrade to the existing lift system. A firm-fixed-price contract is anticipated. See attached redacted sole source justification. Any offerors who can manufacture/supply the products and perform the services must provide a written capabilities statement and written proposals to: federalproposals@kennedy-center.org; and to the Contract Specialist, Cheryl Rice cdrice@kennedy-center.org by Wednesday, 01/08/2025 at 3:00 PM EST.
CLIN DESCRIPTOIN
0001 - BASE BID - Phase 1: Main Controller Upgrade (Proprietary Atlas System) – 1 Job
Upgrade of the Pit Lift Main Control System
Upgrade and Integration of Main Curtain and Fire Door Control System:
Upgrade and Integration of Lighting Bridge Control System into the Atlas System:
0002 - Pricing Option #2 – Phase 2: Upgrade Orchestra Lift Door Locks –
l Job
Installation of New Life Safety Door Interlock System for the Pit Lift Entry Point:
0003 - Pricing Option #3– Pit Motor and Lighting Bridge Modernization
1 Job
Pit Motor Upgrade
Lighting Bridge Removal
Items shall be delivered by 03/31/2025. Acceptance and FOB Destination to: The John F. Kennedy Center, 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, 20566-0001.
Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating: None.
Attachments:
- Scope of Work Opera House Lift Retrofit and Upgrade Project
- Redacted Sole Source Justification
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SOW Opera House Retrofit Upgrade.pdf | ||
| JOFOC-TAIT Sole Source-111224.pdf |
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