Restoration of a 19th century mirror for a residence in Paris, France

The U.S. Embassy in Paris is soliciting bids for the restoration of a 19th century Rothschild mirror intended for use in a residence located in Paris, France, under solicitation number 19FR6326Q0070. This is a fixed-price contract awarded on a lowest price technically acceptable basis, with no discussions anticipated and award made directly to the most responsive and responsible offeror meeting minimum technical thresholds. All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with an active Unique Entity Identifier, as mandated by FAR 52.204-7, and submissions must be made electronically to ParisContracting@state.gov by the deadline of June 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time. Performance is expected to begin within ten calendar days of notice to proceed and must be completed within 180 calendar days, with deliverables including a comprehensive conservation treatment report, before-during-after photographs compliant with American Institute for Conservation guidelines, and preventive care recommendations. Work must be conducted in accordance with U.S. Embassy security protocols, French local laws, and U.S. government standards, including adherence to OBO branding, double-sided printing, and the use of English for all documentation. Contractors must have professional membership in the American Institute for Conservation or a European equivalent and must designate a qualified on-site supervisor present at all times during work. Security clearance from the Regional Security Officer is required for all personnel accessing the worksite, and all photodocumentation must be reviewed and approved. A Site Safety and Health Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis are mandatory submissions prior to commencing work, and compliance with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1 or stricter OSHA standards is required. The estimated contract value ranges from $25,000 to $100,000. Invoices must be submitted electronically to ParisFMCDBO1@state.gov and comply with FAR 32.905(e); neither WAWF nor IPP systems are utilized. The Contracting Officer’s Representative, serving as the Cultural Heritage Manager, will oversee inspection and acceptance, with final acceptance contingent on full compliance with technical, documentation, and quality requirements. The contract incorporates numerous FAR clauses, including those related to subcontracting, trafficking in persons, child labor, payment, and bonding, with deviations applied to several clauses effective November 2025. Proposals must be structured