MUSEUM EXHIBIT FABRICATIONS

This solicitation, identified as HT001426QE018, is a Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 712110 for the fabrication of museum exhibits in support of the National Museum of Health and Medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity will award a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to the most advantageous offeror based on a best value trade-off analysis of technical approach, past performance, and price, with no minimum guarantee of work or call order value. The BPA has a five-year term or until the $350,000 ceiling is reached, whichever comes first, and all orders placed under it will be Firm-Fixed-Price. The contract requires comprehensive exhibit fabrication services including construction of cases, furniture, lighting, audiovisual systems, signage, and installation of artifacts using conservationally approved materials in full compliance with the Architectural Woodwork Standards, National Park Service Guidelines, and the National Electrical Code. All work must adhere to strict artifact handling protocols overseen by the museum’s Registrar, and deliverables are subject to final inspection at the museum's facility with 100% compliance required for critical components. Offerors must be registered in SAM as small businesses and provide their Unique Entity Identifier; subcontracting is subject to specific commercial items clauses and cybersecurity obligations including safeguarding covered defense information and antiterrorism training. Key personnel must meet rigorous experience thresholds in museum exhibition work, including certified mountmakers, project managers, and conservation specialists. Security requirements mandate Personal Identity Verification for personnel accessing federal sites, and cybersecurity protocols under DFARS 252.204-7012 must be implemented. Submissions must be sent electronically to Judith S. Meynard by 10:00 AM EST on August 14, 2026, using Microsoft Office-compatible formats and include a technical approach not exceeding three pages, relevant past performance references, and pricing via the NMHM Price List. The offeror must hold prices firm for 90 days, and the Government reserves the right to award without discussions. Invoicing will be processed electronically through WAWF using specified document types, and payment will be administered through assigned DoDAACs including HT0078. The period of performance begins September 30, 2026, with options to extend services up to six months and the contract term up to 48 months total at the Government’s discretion.