Sculpture and Architectural Arts Conservation Services

The purpose of this Amendment is to correct the language in the RFP as follows:
Section L.8 Submission of Proposals:
Is changed from:
Proposals are due 1:00 PM on October 1, 2018. Facsimile bids, modifications or withdrawals ARE NOT authorized for this solicitation. Proposals may be emailed to the following: Melissa Martel, Contract Specialist at melissa.martel@gsa.gov and Regina Crews, Contracting Officer at regina.crews@gsa.gov.
To read:
Proposals are due 1:00 PM on October 31, 2018. Facsimile bids, modifications or withdrawals ARE NOT authorized for this solicitation. Proposals may be emailed to the following: Melissa Martel, Contract Specialist at melissa.martel@gsa.gov and Regina Crews, Contracting Officer at regina.crews@gsa.gov.
Section L.10 Important Dates:
Is changed from:
Questions Due: November 10, 20
Proposals Due: October 1, 2018 NLT 1:00pm Eastern Time.
To read:
Questions Due: October 15, 2018
Proposals Due: October 31, 2018 NLT 1:00pm Eastern Time.
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This Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is for the procurement of Sculpture and Architectural Arts Conservation Services for the General Services Administration (GSA) National Capital Region (NCR). As specified in individual orders issued, the successful contractor shall provide the following services. Survey, assess,recommend treatment, transport, perform conservation services, perform emergency stabilization/repair, and develop generic cyclic maintenance plans for works of art in the GSA/NCR/Fine Arts Collection and Architectural Finishes. The chief conservator shall be responsible for providing the necessary professional services to ensure that the proposed conservation and treatment will have no adverse effects upon the aesthetic, historic, and physical integrity of the artwork. Conservation treatments shall be reversible and cannot endanger the physical welfare or historic value of the artwork. The known character of the artwork should not be modified. Decayed or damaged parts of an artwork will be conserved, not replaced.
The treatment prescribed shall be the safest and least aggressive method so as not to compromise the original integrity of the artwork, following the principles of the American Institute for the Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC) Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice and directions in the GSA Fine Arts Desk Guide.

The contractor must meet all capability and performance conditions specified to successfully perform the services under this IDIQ. These conditions are: technical/functional requirements - a professional whose primary occupation is the practice of conservation and who, through specialized education, knowledge, training, and experience,formulates and implements all the activities of conservation in accordance with an ethical code such as the AIC Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice. Candidate possesses the expertise to preserve cultural heritage in away that retains the integrity of the object, building or site, including its historical significance, context, and aestheticor visual aspects.
The contract vehicle used for this procurement will be a single award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract which task orders will be awarded on a firm fixed price basis. The contract will consist of a base year, extending one full year (365 calendar days, 366 calendar days if a leap year occurs) from the date of contract award, and four (4) additional one full year options, to be exercised at the discretion of the Contracting Officer, for a potential total contract duration of five (5) full years from the contract award date.

This solicitation will be available for 30 days. General Services Administration is issuing this solicitation eletronically only. Interested parties may access the solicitation at: www.fedbizopps.gov. This site provides instructions for downloading the solicitation file. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by the Agency.
Primary Point of Contact:
Melissa Martel
Contract Specialist
melissa.martel@gsa.gov
Phone: 202-258-0072
Secondary Point of Contact:
Regina Crews
Contracting Officer
regina.crews@gsa.gov
Phone: 202-497-2190
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This following is a pre-solicitiaon synopsis.
The General Services Administration (GSA), National Capital Region (NCR) has a requirement for Sculpture and Architectural Arts Conservation Services. Specifications will be posted as part of the solicitation.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 711510; Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers (Independent art restorers) with a size standard of $7,500,000.00
The solicitation will be a Request for Proposals (RFP)
This synopsis is not a request for quotes, proposals or bids. This is a notice that a solicitation for a competitive acquisition for the award of one Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is intended to be issued via FedBizOpps (www.fbo.gov) in the near future. The specifications will be detailed in the solicitation. This announcement is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract.
The solicitation due date is an estimate, stated for planning purposes only. The definitive proposal due date and time will be stated in the solicitation and any associated amendments that may be issued.
No CD's or hard copies of this notice or the solicitation will be available. Offerors are responsible for checking the fbo.gov website for any update(s) to the Notice. The Government is not responsible for any loss of Internet connectivity or for an offeror's inability to access the document posted at the referenced website.
In order for contractors to conduct business with the General Service Administration (GSA), the contractor must provide registration information to the System for Award Management (SAM). All Offerors must be registered in SAM prior to receiving an award, have an active SAM account, and have the Representations and Certifications (FAR) sections completed prior to award. Registration instructions may be obtained, and online registration may be accomplished, at www.sam.gov.
Primary Point of Contact:
Melissa Martel
Contract Specialist
melissa.martel@gsa.gov
Phone: 202-258-0072
Secondary Point of Contact:
Regina Crews
Contracting Officer
regina.crews@gsa.gov
Phone: 202-497-2190
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