GSA PBS National Multiple Award IDIQ for Fine Arts, Architectural Arts and Decorative Arts Conservation Services - Sources Sought Notice
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Sources Sought from the Public Buildings Service. Due Nov 30, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-5), 27 days left.
| Solicitation number | FY27_NationalFineArtsIDIQ_TLC_11022026 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Public Buildings Service |
| Office | Pbs Centralized Acquisition Services Idv - East |
| Notice type | Sources Sought |
| Set-aside | Small business |
| Trade (NAICS) | Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers (711510) |
| Product or service code | R499 |
| Posted | Nov 2, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 30, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-5) (27 days left) |
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Bid documents (2)
- Sources Sought Notice - National Fine Arts Architectural Arts and Decorative Arts Services Multiple Award IDIQ 87 KB
- Sources Sought Questionnaire
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Description
GSA PBS National Multiple Award IDIQ for Fine Arts, Architectural Arts and Decorative Arts Services This is a Sources Sought Notice and is for informational purposes only. No award will be generated from this notice.this is not a request for proposals, quotations, or bids. Per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.
Responses do not affect a potential offeror's ability to respond to any future synopsis/solicitation. This announcement is a market survey for information only. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement.
No telephone calls will be accepted requesting a bid package or solicitation. A solicitation does not presently exist. Respondents will not be notified of the evaluation and any information by respondents to this notice is strictly voluntary.
This sources sought synopsis is for an Nationwide Fine Art Services Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract. The primary use of this contract will be for Fine Art Assessment, Conservation, and Maintenance Services of Paintings, Photographs, Prints, Textiles, Sculptures, Time-Based Media, Architectural and Decorative Arts, as well as Architectural and Materials Conservation for the United States and all U.S. Territories.
The U. S. General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service (PBS), Indefinite Delivery Vehicle Branch (PQ1AA) is conducting market research to determine if there are adequate Small Business contractors who are technically capable of performing services for the anticipated solicitation for a National Fine Art Services Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contract.
Description of Intended Contract An IDIQ is a type of contract that provides for an indefinite quantity, within stated limits, of supplies or services during a fixed period. GSA intends to award multiple contracts for fine arts and architectural conservation services resulting from a future solicitation. The number of awardees will be determined at a later date.
Awardees will be provided fair opportunity in accordance with FAR 16.507 for specific requirements where a single task order will be issued based on selection criteria established at the ordering level, unless an exemption exists. These IDIQ contracts may be made available for use to any Federal agency with the appropriate contracting authority to be able to place task orders against Government-wide IDIQ contracts.
Industry feedback on this approach is also requested. Each contract awarded will contain a guaranteed minimum amount for the base period to be identified in the solicitation. The Multiple Award IDIQ will be for a maximum contract length of five years.
The first ordering period is expected to begin in Spring 2027. General Description of Services The Contractor shall furnish the necessary materials, skilled labor, supplies and management to provide industry standard fine arts and architectural/material conservation and repair services, which include, but are not limited to, surveys, assessments, scientific analysis, treatment recommendations, transportation, conservation treatment services, cleaning, emergency stabilization/repair, architectural materials treatment and repairs to include masonry, metal and wood finishes, and the development and enactment of artwork cyclic maintenance plans.
The contractor may be required to respond to a variety of fine arts requests within a limited time frame and provide project coordination. The following tasks are anticipated: On Site Examination of Artwork Condition Assessment and Treatment Recommendation Report which may require archival research and non-destructive laboratory analyses. Performance of Conservation Treatment including a written report detailing final testing, treatment(s), remedial materials and methods, and specific recommendations for future cyclic care and maintenance.
Performance of Architectural Materials Conservation and Repairs including a written report detailing final testing, treatment(s), remedial materials and methods, and specific recommendations for future cyclic care and maintenance. Artwork Protection for example during construction, renovation, or modernization projects. Emergency Response, which may include stabilization, damage mitigation, and/or disaster mitigation.
Education and Training Cyclic Maintenance including development of maintenance plans and performance of the maintenance. Location of Services GSA anticipates awarding multiple contracts on a nationwide basis. The Government is also considering alternatively structuring the IDIQ contracts on a zonal basis.
The zones would be organized in a geographic pattern as follows: Zone 1 - Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Washington, DC, West Virginia Zone 2 - Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virgin Islands Zone 3 - Alabama, Florida, Georgia Zone 4 - Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Wisconsin Zone 5 - Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming Zone 6 - Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi Zone 7 - American Samoa, Alaska, Arizona, California, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Northern Marianas, Oregon, Saipan, Washington Please indicate whether you are interested in one or more geographic zones on the sources sought questionnaire.
Industry feedback on this approach is also requested. Size Standard GSA anticipates soliciting this procurement under one or more NAICS codes. Currently, the anticipated NAICS codes and size standards are: NAICS 711510, Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers, the small business size standard is $9 million.
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The description continues in the official notice.
Contracting contact
- Tracy Comose · [email protected] · 215-817-1892
- Kristen Fusselle · [email protected]
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Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 711510, a business counts as small if it has no more than $9.0 million in average annual receipts (SBA size standard). This notice is set aside, so only businesses under that size, or in the named program, can bid. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
Notice history
- Nov 2, 2026: Sources Sought Due Nov 30, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-5)
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