Repair of Work of Art, Springfield Courthouse, Springfield, MA

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT: GSA is considering the award of a sole source contract to "The Estate of Sol LeWitt" in accordance with FAR Subpart 6.302-1, which is entitled "Only one responsible source and no ohter supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirement." The Estate of Sol LeWitt will be contacted to execute the re-painting of the wall mural in the main hallway at the Springfield Courthouse, 300 State St., Springfield, MA. The anticipated contract will include all required services for re-painting the artwork according to the Estate of Sol LeWitt's design based on the artist's original instructions. The original mural was provided by Sol LeWitt through full and open competition in 2007. The specialized painting of the artwork requires its being contracted through the Estate of Sol LeWitt because they were the original artists, and are the only existing source able to produce the work according to the artist's specifications. No other type of services will satisfy the US General Services Administration's requirements for the creation of this work. The Estate's authorized painting crew is the only team approved by the Estate to create the work because they have a unique ability to create the work that is not possessed by any other source. Any questions regarding this notice should be directed to Susan Hetrick, Contract Specialist, at 401-528-5462 or via e-mail at Susan.Hetrick@gsa.gov.