THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT. GSA is considering the award of a sole source contract to âThe Estate of Sol LeWittâ in accordance with FAR Subpart 6.302-1, which is entitled âOnly one responsible source and other supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirement.â The Estate of Sol LeWitt will be contracted to execute the painting of a wall mural in the security pavilion at Jacob K. Javits Federal Building, 26 Federal Plaza in New York, New York.
Subject : âWall Drawing 746â
Artist: Sol LeWitt
Material: Acrylic paint directly on the prepared wall
Size: 19â high by 71â 6â long
The anticipated contract will include all required services for painting the wall according to the Estate of Sol LeWittâs design based on the artistâs original instructions. A varnish will be applied over the painted surface to protect the artwork. The specialized painting of the artwork âWall Drawing 746â requires its being contracted through the Estate of Sol LeWitt because they are the only existing source able to produce the work according to the artistâs specifications, and no other type of services will satisfy US General Services Administrationâs requirements for the creation of this work. The Estateâs 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 Bernadette Archie, Contracting Officer, at 212-264-9439 or emailed to
[email protected].
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