Fine Art Handling and Shipping

This is a Request for Information (RFI) as outlined in FAR 15.201(c) (7). The purpose of this RFI is to accomplish market research regarding fine art handling, shipping, crating, storage, and international air freight for import/export pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10, and to identify businesses capable of performing the functions described herein. The government is requesting information regarding the availability and feasibility of attracting new providers to support the requirements of the Department of State, Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), Operations Directorate (OPS), Office of Art in Embassies (AIE) as described in this RFI. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a commitment on the part of the government to conduct a solicitation for the below-listed services in the future. Responders are advised that the government will not pay for information submitted in response to this RFI, nor will it compensate responders for any costs incurred in the development/furnishing of a response. Please note that a decision not to submit a response to this RFI will not preclude a vendor from participating in any future solicitation. Please refer to the attached document for additional details regarding response instructions