HAFC HAFE OUTDOOR TACTILE MAPS

Solicitation 140P2126R0028 is a combined contract issued by the Department of the Interior's Washington Contracting Office for the design, fabrication, and installation of outdoor tactile maps and accessible interpretive components. This Small Business Set Aside project focuses on enhancing equitable access for visitors with visual impairments through the creation of tactile graphics, raised-line maps, 3D tactile models, braille signage, and audio description systems. All deliverables must be durable and integrated into the exhibit environment, adhering to strict accessibility and safety standards including ABAAS, ICC/ANSI A117.1, IBC, BANA Guidelines for Tactile Graphics, and Section 508. The scope of work requires tactile surface indicators to be constructed from durable materials with high-contrast colors and beveled edges to prevent trip hazards, specifically avoiding the use of truncated domes. While the contract structure includes CLINs for travel, image acquisition, labor, and materials, specific pricing and performance timelines were not provided in the available data. Proposals must ensure all digital deliverables are 508-compliant, with Braille Ready Files (.brf) recognized as an acceptable format. The solicitation was posted on August 17, 2026, with a response deadline of September 17, 2026.