Design, fabrication and installation of a Freedom 250 historical timeline museum exhibition

The U.S. Embassy Tunis, under the Department of State, is soliciting proposals for the design, fabrication, and installation of a museum-quality historical timeline exhibition titled "Freedom250 Historical Timeline Exhibition" at the Tunisian National Military Museum in Manouba (Palais La Rose), Tunis, Tunisia. This is an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with firm-fixed pricing under NAICS code 5418, requiring contractors to deliver static and interactive exhibition components, digital elements, and full installation and dismantling services—all of which become U.S. Government property upon acceptance. The scope includes comprehensive project management, protective packaging and shipping to FOB destination terms, and adherence to professional standards for durability, safety, and public display, with a strict performance threshold of no more than one customer complaint per month. Contractual obligations extend to compliance with all applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, including whistleblower rights, data and system maintenance, trade agreements, worker protection, anti-trafficking mandates, and prohibitions on ByteDance-covered applications. Contractors must ensure full compliance with Tunisian laws, obtain necessary permits, and provide a safety plan, recruitment plan if employing third-country nationals, and proof of Defense Base Act and war-hazard insurance coverage for overseas personnel. All proposals must be submitted electronically by July 15th, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Tunisia time, and must include a completed SF-1449, technical proposal addressing design concept, materials, and installation strategy, certified representations and certifications, proof of SAM registration with UEI number, completed IRS Form W-14, and evidence of adequate financial resources, past performance in similar exhibition projects, and organizational capability to meet deadlines. Pricing must include labor, materials, insurance, overhead, profit, packaging, and transportation, but must exclude Value Added Tax due to U.S. Embassy tax exemptions. Awards will be made on a best-value basis, evaluating technical approach, past performance, and price, with responsibility determination under FAR 9.1 serving as a mandatory pass/fail gate. Contractors are required to submit submittals such as insurance certificates, personnel lists, and installation schedules within ten days of award and must remove all materials and equipment within seven calendar days after exhibit closure. The Contracting Officer’s Representative will be designated upon award and is prohibited from modifying contract terms. Proposals must be in English, under 30MB per file, and offerors are encouraged to attend a mandatory site visit on