# DOS Crystal Glassware-SMALL BUSINESS ONLY

Notice 7f8cc487fcbc40f3847a34bab679343e (solicitation 19AQMDOSCrystalGlassware) from STATE, DEPARTMENT OF, ACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUM, posted 2024-02-08, responses due 2024-02-16T22:00:00.000Z. Status: open.

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Notice ID | 7f8cc487fcbc40f3847a34bab679343e |
| Solicitation number | 19AQMDOSCrystalGlassware |
| Type | Solicitation |
| Agency | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF |
| Sub-tier | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF |
| Office | ACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUM |
| Posted | 2024-02-08T19:50:48.000Z |
| Response deadline (UTC) | 2024-02-16T22:00:00.000Z |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside - Total |
| NAICS | 327212 |
| PSC | 9340 |
| Place of performance | Rosslyn, VA, USA |
| Award | - |

## Description

U.S. Department of State February 2, 2024 Department of State 2024 Production & Supply Contract For Lead-Free Crystal Glassware Notice of Solicitation of Submissions for Contractor Pre-Qualification The U.S. Department of State (DOS), Bureau of Overseas Buildings operations (OBO) is seeking to prequalify U.S. Small Businesses for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract(s) to produce and supply high quality lead-free crystal glassware’s. The Department of State anticipates awarding approximately (1) IDIQ contract. This requirement is a Small Business Set-Aside under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 327212 (Other Pressed and Blown Glass and Glassware Manufacturing). Do not respond to this announcement if your firm is not considered a small business by SBA standards under NAICS code 327212. Current size standard is 1,250 employees or less, refer to http://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/files/Size_Standards_Table.pdf. The Department of State Overseas Buildings Operations' Operations/Area Management/Program Management Division provides representational glass and crystal glassware’s to United States Embassies and diplomatic posts worldwide. In doing so, the Department of State furthers U.S. Diplomatic interests. The purpose of this requirement is to implement a "best in practice" support infrastructure that have processes, technology, and resources to provide high-end retail quality glass and crystal glassware that is cost effective to the Government. The United States international relations, national interest and success are, in part, built upon the ability of our Ambassadors to entertain host country nationals in our embassies and residences abroad. In this regard, furniture, art and tableware that are provided by the Department of State to our embassies and residencies abroad represent U.S. cultural and manufacturing excellence to our host country guests. For more information on the Overseas Buildings Operations' Operations/Area Management/Program Management Division (OBO/OPS/AM/PM) visit http://obo.m.state.sbu/ops/am/pages/pm.aspx. 1. Contract Description & Scope (Security Clearances NOT Required) The IDIQ contracts will be issued for one base year plus four option years. The contract will have a ceiling amount of $1.5 million for the base and all option years combined and a guaranteed minimum of $10,000 over the life of the contract. The maximum cumulative amount of the delivery orders issued under each IDIQ contract in a single year will be $500,000. Delivery orders will be firm fixed-price. Specific quantities and the obligation of funds under this contract shall be specified and affected by the issuance of delivery orders. Scope The awarded company (also referred to as "Contractor" below) shall provide the highest quality industry standards for lead-free glass and crystal glassware that are sold in, or have the potential to be sold in, high-end retail department stores. The Contractor will be provided with sixteen (16) DoS owned technical design drawings and molds of a crystal pattern to manufacture the lead-free crystal glassware. The patterns shall be exclusive to the U.S. Department of State. The Contractor is prohibited from selling, supplying, or using any glass and crystal glassware designed and produced by the resulting contract to any individual, firm, or organization other than the U.S. Department of State. The Contractor shall provide and produce high quality lead-free crystal glassware with clarity and free of any imperfections, which means, the crystal glassware shall not have any blemishes, bubbles, or cloudy discolorations. The design patterns, which are to be supplied by the U.S. Government (USG) and reproduced by the Contractor, shall be exclusive to the U.S. Department of State. The crystal glassware shall have a sharp high-pitched resonant sound when tapped with a metal object, such as a fork or spoon. The Contractor shall produce 16 tabletop patterns, as listed below and shall include the following specifications/ requirements: 100% U. S. manufactured lead-free crystal tabletop ware throughout the duration of this contract. Lead-free glass and crystal. Lead-free crystal relates to fine glass crystal prepared essentially, in weight percent, of TBL SiO2 54-64 BaO 8-13 Liz O 0-3 SrO 8-13 Na2 O 0-6.5 ZnO 5.5-9 K2 0 0-7 BaO + SrO + ZnO 22-33 Li2 0 + Na2 0 + K2 0 8-1 5 wherein at least two of Liz 0, Na2 0, and K2 0 are present and are present in essentially equimolar ratios. The Government will test for compliance. Industry standard for Sizes/Capacity Standards for fine dining crystal tabletop ware. High-end retail industry crystal ware quality that is sold in high end retail department stores for fine dining, such as Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales, Saks Fifth A venue, Bergdorf Goldman, Nordstrom, Lux Bond & Green, Borsheims, Michael C. Fina, etc. Etching of the U. S. Department of State Seal on the crested tabletop ware. Contractor shall use sandblasted etching or current etching technology. Exclusive tabletop ware pattern for the U.S. Department of State. "DOS" etched logo on stemware base. Hand-blown glass and crystal. Pulled stem with attached foot. Crested stemware: Each piece of the crested crystal shall be decorated with an etched seal of the U.S. Department of State on the outside, except for the finger bowl plate, which shall have the seal etched on the upper surf ace of the rim. The size of the seal and its location shall match as nearly as possible the crystal currently in use by the U.S. Department of State. The Government will provide to the Contractor a sample of the current crystal in the sample set. Un-crested stemware: The un-crested crystal shall be of the identical shapes and sizes as specified for the crested crystal, but such pieces shall be without the etched U. S. Department of State seal. Patterns Required under IDIQ contract The Contractor shall manufacture and produce in the USA exclusive crystal gl

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