Retail Shop A&E Quality Assurance - Library of Congress
ID: ISS23PL0066Type: Justification
AwardedMay 8, 2023
Award #:TBD
Overview

Buyer

LIBRARY OF CONGRESSLIBRARY OF CONGRESSCONTRACTS SERVICESWashington, DC, 20540, USA

PSC

ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- CONSTRUCTION: MUSEUMS AND EXHIBITION BUILDINGS (C1JA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/13593bc03892414b9b40694786f8f503/view
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    Description

    The Library of Congress is seeking contractor support for Architecture, Engineering, and Quality Assurance services related to the preparation, fabrication, and installation of a new Retail Shop as part of its Visitor Experience Master Plan. The contractor will be responsible for issuing Architect’s Supplemental Instructions, conducting site visits for quality assurance, reviewing submittals and inspection reports, and facilitating quality assurance meetings, among other tasks. This project is critical for enhancing visitor engagement and experience within the Thomas Jefferson Building. Interested parties can contact Colleen Daly at cdaly@loc.gov or Michael F. Schuman at mschuman@loc.gov for further details, as the procurement is justified for a specific vendor, Bergmann Associates, due to their unique familiarity with the project.

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    Colleen Daly
    cdaly@loc.gov
    Michael F. Schuman
    mschuman@loc.gov
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    JA_Bergmann AE QA Services_Redacted.pdf
    PWS_AEQA_04122023.docx
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