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

The contract solicitation, identified as RFQ 19AR2026Q0028, is issued by the U.S. Embassy Buenos Aires under the Department of State for the safe removal, storage, transportation, and reinstallation of artwork and heritage items located across multiple floors of the embassy’s facility in Capital Federal, Argentina. The scope requires contractors to survey, wrap, and crate all specified items using archival-grade materials for heritage pieces, label each crate by group and floor (Group A through D and E), and transport them securely to the contractor’s facilities for storage during the period required by the embassy. After storage, the items must be returned in groups to the embassy and reinstalled with their corresponding hanging systems and labels as directed by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. All work must comply with stringent safety, security, and environmental standards, including adherence to Argentine occupational safety rules (ART), embassy security protocols, and the use of white and safety gloves during handling. The contract is firm fixed price, payable entirely in Argentine pesos, with prices quoted in USD subject to conversion via the embassy’s exchange rate at invoice time. VAT must be listed separately on all invoices. The contractor must also maintain general liability insurance approved by the embassy, implement a detailed work and safety plan, and ensure all personnel have appropriate personal identity verification and cybersecurity compliance. The offeror must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), have a current Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code, and demonstrate an established business presence with a permanent address and contact listing in Buenos Aires. Proposals must be submitted electronically by July 3, 2026, no later than 12:00 Argentine local time, in Microsoft Word, Excel, or PDF format under 30MB per file, and must include a completed SF-1449 form with relevant blocks filled, proof of SAM registration, a named project manager fluent in English, evidence of past performance with at least three clients over the prior three years, and all required representations and certifications per FAR 52.212-3. The award will go to the lowest priced, acceptable, and responsible offeror, with pass/fail criteria including financial capability, organizational experience, equipment availability, ethical record, and mandatory compliance with all technical and regulatory requirements. The contract has a one-year base period with four one-year options and requires 24/7 technical support with a two-hour response time to any emergency. Non-compliance with any provision, including failure to meet