FAC - OBC - SIP - Artwork move, storage and reinstallation

The U.S. Department of State, acting through the Embassy of the United States in Argentina, has issued a pre-solicitation for the removal, storage, and reinstallation of artwork under solicitation number 19AR2026Q0028. The selected contractor will provide all labor and materials required to safely remove specified artwork from walls, pack items into crates by level, and provide secure storage at the contractor’s facilities for a duration determined by the embassy. The scope further includes transporting the items back to the embassy in groups and installing both the hanging systems and the paintings as directed. Performance will take place in Capital Federal, Argentina.

This requirement is classified under NAICS 484210 for Used Household and Office Goods Moving and PSC V211 for TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUITMENT: AIR PASSENGER. To be eligible for award, offerors or their local associates must demonstrate they operate an established business with a permanent address in Buenos Aires, Argentina. All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submitting an offer, and the resulting contract will be a firm-fixed-price type. This procurement is also subject to Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.229-12 regarding taxes on certain foreign procurements.

Responses to this solicitation are due by June 30, 2026. While all responsible sources may submit a quotation for consideration, the government reserves the right to award the contract based on initial offers without conducting discussions. The point of contact for this requirement is Ryan Ustick. No attachments are currently associated with this notice.