Please see attached SOW for further information including information on proposal submisions.

BACKGROUND

The Department of State provides representational Sterling Silver Flatware to United States Embassies and diplomatic missions worldwide and in doing so the Department of State furthers U.S. Diplomatic interests. The United States international relations, national interest and success are, in part, built upon the ability of our ambassadors to entertain host country nationals in our embassies and residences abroad.  In this regard, furniture, art and tableware that are provided by the Department of State to our embassies and residencies abroad represent U.S. cultural and manufacturing excellence to our host country guests. 

DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUIREMENT

 The Government is seeking to identify experienced and reliable companies capable of creating a mold which includes all cuts and dyes for a silverware pattern that is comparable and compatible to our Embassy scroll and providing quality .925 silverware per the following requirements:

a) DESIGN: The design will consist of high-end, fine retail quality, traditional American, American Décor flatware for the Department of State (DOS). The requirement/specification include:

1. High quality of sterling silver available as prescribed by law (.925)

2. Spoons and forks be free of sharp edges

3. Pieces finish be “bright butler”

4. ALL STERLING SILVERWARE MUST BE MADE IN THE USA (including all 16  territories). At this time we are NOT looking for silver plated, must be sterling silver.

b). MOLDS (Pattern, tools, cuts, and dyes): All tools, cuts, molds, and dyes including our pattern that is created are the sole property of the US Government indefinitely. No commercial use allowed of our pattern, tools, cuts, dyes, and molds. The company would own no part of the pattern or cuts /dyes/molds for the lifespan of the contract and thereafter, all remaining property of US Department of State.

We are looking for a silversmith company to provide us a pattern comparable and compatible to our current Embassy scroll pattern (attached document). A mold will need to be made for each piece listed in the solicitation