FINE ART SERVICES - Amendment 0002
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service, is soliciting proposals for Fine Art Services under an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for services primarily in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area and Mid-Atlantic region, with potential nationwide requirements. Proposals are due March 23, 2026, by 5:00 PM EST.
Purpose & Scope
GSA seeks vendors to provide comprehensive fine art services, including handling, transport, installation, exhibition preparation, crating, and packing. The scope covers cyclic maintenance, art transport, installation/deinstallation, and exhibition services. All personnel require fingerprint clearance and background investigations (NACI/MBI), with costs funded by the contractor. Subcontracting is prohibited without express prior approval from the Contracting Officer or COR.
Contract Details
This is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) IDIQ contract with a 12-month base year and four (4) 12-month option periods, totaling a potential five-year performance period. The anticipated performance period begins May 1, 2026. The guaranteed minimum order for the base year is $2,500.00, with a maximum ordering limitation of $2,256,382.72 over the entire five-year period. The Product Service Code (PSC) is R499 (Other Professional Services), and the NAICS code is 484220 with a size standard of $30,000,000.
Key Dates & Submission
- Solicitation Issued: February 23, 2026
- Contractor RFI Questions Due: March 9, 2026
- Government RFI Responses Due: March 13, 2026
- Proposals Due: March 23, 2026, by 5:00 PM EST
- Anticipated Performance Period Begins: May 1, 2026 Proposals (Technical Volume 1 and Price Volume 2) must be submitted via email to Tracy Comose (tracy.comose@gsa.gov).
Evaluation & Eligibility
Award will be based on a Best Value Tradeoff process, where technical factors (Experience, Expertise, Past Performance, Management) are significantly more important than price. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Key personnel must be named, committed, and accepted in the proposal. Required submissions include a Standard Form 86 for security clearance, Attachment A (Questions Answers Format Template), Past Performance POCs template, and GSA Form 527 (Contractor's Qualifications and Financial Information).
Amendments
Amendment 0001 revised the procurement schedule due to technical difficulties, establishing the current key dates. Amendment 0002 provides the government's responses to contractor questions and reconfirms the proposal due date of March 23, 2026. It also details the solicitation structure, including Section A (Solicitation Form) and Section B (Schedule) for the IDIQ contract.