This synopsis and solicitation is prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ).

IAW FAR 252.204-7004, all firms or individuals responding must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-16 and Defense Acquisition Circular 2007-0426.

Submit written offers (oral offers will not be accepted), on F3V5J17194A001 .
This procurement is being issued as 100% Small Business Set Aside
The NAICS code is 453920 Size Standard, $ 6,500,000.00

Line Item 0001 ? Major Restoration, see statement of work, 16 ea
Line Item 0002 - Minor Restoration, see statement of work, 16 ea
Line Item 0003 ? Basic Cleaning, see statement of work, 52 ea
Line Item 0004 ? Pickup and Delivery, see statement of work, 54 ea
Please contact [email protected] if you would like a PDF file breakdown of the portraits and the work to be done on them.

The award will be based on Price, Past Performance, Technical capability to meet requirements,

FOB: DESTINATION to 882 TRSS/TSR
Attn: Laura Strater
939 Missle Rd, Bldg 1919
Sheppard AFB, Tx 76311-2245

Technical Capability Narrative, Prior Experience and Past Performance Data: Contractors must submit a written technical capability narrative that concisely describes their ability to completely satisfy all elements of the statement of work and provide samples of their work. Additionally, contractors shall fill out a past performance questionnaire. You can receive a copy by emailing [email protected]. The contractor must provide a list of three (3) clients for whom the contractor has provided the same or similar work including points of contacts, telephone numbers and email addresses.

STATEMENT OF WORK
FOR
RESTORATION OF PORTRAITS

1. SCOPE: This Statement of Work defines the effort required for the restoration of oil portraits for the 882d Training Group, Sheppard Air Force Base, Wichita Falls, Texas in accordance with industry standards. The contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, supplies, and transportation to provide pickup and delivery of items.
2. REQUIREMENTS:
2.1. Portraits shall be restored by a trained conservator in accordance with the attachment.
2.2. Portraits shall be picked up during normal duty hours (0800-1400 hours). Personnel will contact the Medical Training Resource Management Office or their designee in room 1012A, Bldg 1900, (940) 676-4031 or (940) 676-4143.
2.3. The contractor shall conduct an independent preliminary restoration review on the portraits. The contractor shall make recommendations, if needed, on restoration requirements recommended by the Government. The Government will determine whether or not the Government will accept the recommendations proposed by the contractor. An informal review may be held at a time agreed to by the Government and the Contractor. Written procuring activity approval is required before the contractor is authorized to proceed with the recommendations.
2.4. Portraits shall be removed from the frame before cleaning and restoration are accomplished.
2.5. Basic cleaning of portraits and frames shall be accomplished. Cleaning the surface of each portrait and frame to remove dust, mildew, and grime professionally that has been absorbed due to any atmospheric pollution in the surrounding air.
2.6. Minor restoration shall occur when the portrait cannot be cleaned by removing all surface dirt and applying a mild solvent designed to clean deeper and possibly removing without disturbing the original paint or oil glazes and reapplying the varnish. Some frames will need re-coloring or touching up.
2.7. Major restoration shall occur when portraits cannot be cleaned by removing all surface dirt and also would be in need of filling in cracks, mending tears, holes and any other restoration required. Some portraits may need re-canvassing or re-lining in some cases due to torn areas, holes, or badly deteriorated canvas. Some portraits may require removing of creases or restretching of loose canvas. Some frames may need minor reconstructing if chipped or scratched.
2.8. Re-framing shall be replaced with similar or complimentary product of the existing frame.
3. LOCATION OF WORK: The work must be performed at the contractor?s facility.
4. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY: For a list of the paintings, attachment 1, please send an email requesting a copy to [email protected].
5. DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS:
5.1. The contractor shall deliver the restored portraits in accordance with the attachment.
5.2. Contractor shall contact the Medical Training Resource Management Office or their designee in room 1012A, Bldg 1900, (940) 676-4031 or (940) 676-4143 prior to delivery.
5.3. Contractor must provide adequate documentation to the Government on what items have been delivered to verify receipt of delivery.
5.4. Damage during transportation/movement of portraits will be at the cost of the contractor to restore back to the original condition.


The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition, all listed by reference in accordance with FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Included by Reference(http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm) :

The clause at FAR 52.247-34 - FOB Destination

The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation.

The provision at FAR 52.212-3 Alt. 1, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation and the offeror must include a completed copy of this provision with their proposal.

The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation.

The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. Specifically, the following clauses cited are applicable to this solicitation:

The clause at FAR 52.219-6, Notice of a Total Small Business Set Aside, applies to this solicitation.

The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. Specifically, the following clauses, cited are applicable to this solicitation:
DFARS 252.225-7036, Buy American Act?North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act?Balance of Payments Program
DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (JAN 2004) (10 U.S.C. 2227)

The Government reserves the right to award on a multiple award or an all or none basis. Submission of a quote does not obligate the government to make an award.
All quotes must be emailed to: SrA Richard Coleman
EMail: [email protected]
Telephone: 940-676-5195.
Quotes are required to be received no later than 1700 EST, 01 August 2007

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