FINE ART SERVICES
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The General Services Administration (GSA) has awarded an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Fine Art Services to Ely, Inc. This Total Small Business Set-Aside contract, with a maximum ordering limitation of $2,256,382.72 over five years, covers art handling, transport, installation, and related services primarily for the Washington D.C. metropolitan area and Mid-Atlantic region. The award was made on May 11, 2026.
Scope of Award
Ely, Inc. will provide comprehensive fine art services, including art handling, cyclic maintenance, art transport, installation/deinstallation, exhibition services, crating, and packing. These services are intended to support GSA operations, primarily within the Washington D.C. metropolitan area and Mid-Atlantic region, with potential for nationwide requirements.
Contract Details
- Awardee: Ely, Inc., 1221 Caraway Ct Ste 1020, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774-5472 USA
- Award Date: May 11, 2026
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Firm Fixed Price task orders
- Duration: A 12-month base year (May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027) with four (4) 12-month option periods, for a potential total of five (5) years (through April 30, 2031).
- Guaranteed Minimum: $2,500.00 for the base year.
- Maximum Ordering Limitation: $2,256,382.72 over the entire five-year period.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code (PSC): R499 (Other Professional Services)
- Place of Performance: Washington, DC (primarily, with regional/nationwide potential)
Solicitation Context
The original solicitation (47PH5226R0001) was issued by the GSA's PBS Centralized Acquisition Services IDV - East. Proposals were due on March 23, 2026, by 5:00 PM EST. The evaluation was based on a Best Value Tradeoff process, where technical factors (Experience, Expertise, Past Performance, Management) were significantly more important than price.
Contact Information
For inquiries related to the original solicitation, the primary contact was Tracy Comose at tracy.comose@gsa.gov.