What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) seeks American artists for a public art commission at the new Coburn Gore Land Port of Entry in Maine. The art budget is estimated between $275,000 to $400,000. Artists must submit application materials by 12:00 PM Eastern Time on November 18, 2026, to be considered for this commission. GSA evaluates artists based on their past work, performance, and experience with similar projects. Shortlisted artists will be asked to provide a statement confirming their ability to complete the work within the allocated budget. Artists can also submit materials to GSA's National Artist Registry for future opportunities.
Incumbent and award research
No incumbent history found for this requirement. The notice does not cite a current contract, and no earlier award from this buying office matches it.
Market context
Awards in the same category (Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers). This is not this requirement's award history.
Recent similar awards: General Services Administration, NAICS 711510
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|---|---|---|
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77 contract awards in this NAICS over the period.
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Source: USAspending.gov federal award data (U.S. federal public data). A contract is called the incumbent only when the notice or its documents cite it by number.