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99 -- KINETIC ART/SCIENCE EXHIBITS SOL NRMGP-800292DT POC Doris Turner, Purchasing Agent, (303) 497-3872 or FAX (303) 497-3163 E-MAIL: NOAA; MASC Acquisition Management, Doris.P.Turner@noaa.gov. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) requires two to three original freestanding, interactive, kinetic art/science exhibit pieces for the lobby of the U.S. Department of Commerce building under construction in Boulder, Colorado. The artworks must allow viewers to directly influence the model and then observe the results similar to the way a scientist might manipulate an experiment. The artworks must be worthy of a world-class research institution state-of-the-art building in both the artistic and scientific sense. NOAA's mission is to describe and predict changes in the earth's environment, and conserve and manage wisely the nation's coastal and marine resources to ensure sustainable economic opportunities. Some possible starting points for the artwork might relate to water, air, climate, dynamic systems, space, sun, and weather. The space allotted for this work will be backed by a glass mullioned curtain wall measuring 30 feet and the pieces can protrude from the wall no more than five feet. Evaluation criteria will include: 1) Artistic/technical merit of the proposal; 2) the artist's demonstrated experience creating environmental art depicting multi-disciplinary themes; 3) a body of work that is evocative of NOAA's mission; 4) proven experience creating interactive artworks that endure in public settings where rough handling is common; 5) experience creating artwork that has been installed in museums or other exhibits frequented by K-12 children; 6) ability to complete and install art/exhibits by February 1999; 7) ability to design exhibits complementary to the lobby site and the artwork that is already in the lobby design; 8) low maintenance with a maintenance manual provided; and 9) price reasonableness, with price assuming increasing importance between closely ranked proposals. Response to this solicitation will be evaluated by a panel of tenant representatives. Responsive submittals must include a statement of the artist's experience, a listing of previously installed work with references, sketches showing all sides of the proposed work, a written explanation and a firm fixed price including materials, labor, and installation. The Government's estimated cost range for this requirement is $25,000 to $100,000. This procurement is being conducted per Simplified Acquisition Procedures and is set aside for small businesses. Interested sources may request a copy of the bid package by fax or phone on or before February 16, 1998. (0027)

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