T -- Notice of Intent to Award

The General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service (GSA/PBS) intends to award a contract to the Octagon Museum of the American Architectural Foundation in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(3) – Industrial mobilization; engineering, developmental, or research capability; or expert services. No other solicitation documents are available. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and a determination by the government to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Under this proposed action, the American Architectural Foundation will exhibit at the Octagon Museum a collection of original civic works of architecture and art, with the goal being to educate and teach the history and cultural heritage of the United States as reflected in the design, art, and architecture of Federal buildings in GSA’s portfolio; increase the awareness, understanding of, and accessibility of works of art in GSA’s Fine Arts Collection; and enhance the work environment and public space of the federal and local governments and public institutions. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Interested parties shall identify their interest and capability to response to the requirement by e-mail not later than 4:30 pm, Tuesday, September 16, 2003 to [email protected] or by fax to (202) 501-3836. Interested firms shall identify the firm’s status (i.e., Hubzone, 8(a), woman-owned, small disadvantaged, small or large business)