Purchase of Large Commercial-Grade Outdoor Holiday Tree and Services

1. Sources Sought Notice

This is a Sources Sought Notice issued for market research and acquisition-planning purposes only. It is not a solicitation, Request for Quotations, Invitation for Bids, or Request for Proposals. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract. The U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Singapore, seeks information from companies capable of providing a large commercial-grade outdoor holiday tree for purchase and ownership by the U.S. Government. Companies may respond with either: A complete outdoor holiday tree for purchase; or A turnkey solution that includes the tree and associated products and services. Companies are not required to provide a turnkey solution. However, every response must include the purchase of a tree. The Embassy is not seeking responses solely for individual support services. The information received may be used to determine the availability and capability of potential sources, refine the Government’s

requirements, develop an acquisition strategy, and determine whether a future solicitation should be issued. 2. Preliminary Requirement The Embassy anticipates purchasing an outdoor holiday tree of at least 26 feet (8 meters) in height. There is no specified maximum height for purposes of this notice. The Chancery is a five-story building located on an elevated site. The tree must be large enough to be visible from the adjacent roadway and appropriately scaled so that it is not visually dwarfed by the building or surrounding site. Respondents are encouraged to recommend the height, width, proportions, placement, and design that would best achieve the Embassy’s visibility and visual-impact

objectives. Any proposed size or design would remain subject to Embassy review and approval. The tree should generally be: Suitable for purchase and long-term ownership by the U.S. Government; Suitable for repeated annual assembly, display, dismantling, and storage; Commercial grade and suitable for prolonged outdoor use in Singapore’s tropical climate; Provided with commercial-grade lighting and decorations; Decorated in a red, white, and blue theme with an illuminated topper; Compatible with Singapore’s 220–240V electrical supply; Equipped with weatherproof electrical connections, cabling, timers, and protective devices; Structurally stable and capable of being safely anchored; Designed for efficient assembly, dismantling, transportation, and storage; and Supported by replacement parts, technical information, warranties, and maintenance guidance. The Embassy welcomes commercially manufactured, locally fabricated, and other cost-effective solutions. Respondents may recommend alternative materials, designs, lighting, or construction methods that would achieve the desired visibility and visual impact while reducing acquisition, installation, maintenance, storage, or lifecycle costs. 3. Response Options Option 1: Tree Purchase Provision of a complete commercial-grade outdoor holiday tree for purchase, including its structural components, lighting, decorations, illuminated topper, assembly instructions, warranty, and other items necessary for its intended use. Respondents should identify: What is included in the purchase price; What products or services must be obtained separately; Installation and assembly

requirements; Structural, anchoring, and electrical

requirements; Specialized labor, tools, scaffolding, cranes, or lifting equipment required; Recommended annual assembly and dismantling procedures; and Available optional products or services. Option 2: Turnkey Solution Provision of the tree for purchase together with a complete turnkey solution. The solution may include: Design, manufacture, or local fabrication; Lighting, decorations, and an illuminated topper; Shipping, customs clearance, and delivery; Site assessment and installation planning; Structural design, anchoring, engineering, and certification; Weatherproof electrical equipment and connection; Assembly, installation, testing, and commissioning; Maintenance during the display period; Dismantling, packing, and transportation to an Embassy-designated storage location; Storage crates or protective packaging; Training, replacement parts, and technical support; and Other products or services necessary to provide a complete solution. Respondents proposing a turnkey solution should identify all included products and services, including any portions that would be provided by subcontractors or other companies. 4. Requested Capability Information Interested companies should provide the following: Company name, address, website, and