Grand Portage Land Port of Entry Art in Architecture
Overview
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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 U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), through its Art in Architecture Program, is seeking American artists for a Federal art commission at the new Grand Portage U.S. Land Port of Entry in Grand Portage, Minnesota. This opportunity involves creating publicly scaled and permanently installed artwork for the facility. Applications are due by June 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
Artists will be commissioned to create artwork for the new Grand Portage LPOE, which will house Customs and Border Protection operations. The scope of services includes collaboration with the lead designer, travel to the project site, development and presentation of preliminary and final concepts, fabrication, participation in meetings, delivery, installation, professional documentation, and detailed maintenance planning for the artwork.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Art Commission)
- Budget: Estimated between $215,000 to $385,000 (0.5% of construction costs).
- Contract Type: Fixed-price contract for one or more artists.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Application Due: June 2, 2026, 5:00 PM ET.
- Published: May 1, 2026.
Evaluation Criteria
GSA will evaluate artists based on the media, materials, content, and style of their past work, along with their past performance and experience with similar commissions. Shortlisted artists will be asked to confirm their ability to perform within the identified budget. The combined weight of all selection criteria is significantly more important than price.
Requirements & Additional Notes
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents. Artists selected for award will be required to have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of award and renew it annually. GSA encourages art that portrays historically significant Americans or events, or illustrates national ideals, in accordance with Executive Order 13934. Artists can submit applications for this specific project or join the GSA National Artist Registry for future consideration.