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MUSEUM EXHIBIT FABRICATIONS

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HT001426QE018Federal

Submission Closed08/18/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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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.

General Info

Small businesses to fabricate museum exhibits under $350,000 BPA, firm-fixed-price, expires in five years or upon ceiling.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Health Agency

NAICS

712110 - Museums

Place of Performance

Silver Spring, MD, 20910, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

Blanket Purchase Agreement Addendum for Exhibit Fabrication Services

blanket-purchase-agreement

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HT0014-26-Q-E018 Amendment 0001 - Exhibit Fabrications for NMHM

2 pages · amendment

High

NMHM Exhibit Fabrication Instructions to Offerors and Evaluation Criteria Rev 07-16-2026

instructions-to-offerors

High

NMHM Exhibits Fabrication Statement of Work v4.0 April 2026

sow

High

Past Performance Questionnaire HT0014-26-Q-E018 for Museum Exhibit Fabrications

past-performance

High

Solicitation HT001426QE018 for Museum Exhibit Fabrications

rfq

High

Exhibit Fabrication Price List

price-list

Low

AI Contract Breakdown

Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

1 update

PhaseClosed

PostedJul 30

Solicitation

Response DeadlineAug 18

Deadline has passed

Deadline changedSep 17

Response deadline changed from Aug 14, 2026 to Aug 18, 2026.

Submission Closed

08/18/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Health Agency

Contacts2 people available

OfficeFALLS CHURCH, VA, 22042, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Health Agency

Office AddressFALLS CHURCH, VA, 22042, USA

Contacts

Judith S. Meynard

Gregory M. Crump

Full Description

This requirement is in support of The National Museum of Health and Medicine (NMHM) at Silver Spring, MD 20910.

The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA) Healthcare Contracting Division Northeast (HCD-NE) intends to award a Blanket Purchase Agreement to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. There is no minimum guarantee for this agreement. The Government estimates, but does not guarantee, that the total volume of purchases through the Blanket Purchase agreement will total $350,000.00. There is no minimum guarantee of work. There is no minimum BPA Call value. This BPA expires Five (5) years from award date or at reaching the BPA not to exceed limit ($350,000.00), whichever is earlier. The establishment of this Master Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) does not obligate any Government funds. The Government shall be obligated only to the extent of authorized purchases made via a properly executed BPA Call order. All subsequent orders or calls placed against this agreement will be awarded on a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) basis. Actual purchases will be made via properly executed BPA Call orders, which will be initiated at the time Exhibit Fabrications are needed by authorized representatives of the Government.

To be accepted and eligible for evaluation, quotations must be prepared in compliance with these instructions and all the terms and conditions contained in this document.

The Government reserves the right to award without discussions.

All questions pertaining to this solicitation shall be in writing, directed to Judith Meynard at judith.s.meynard.ctr@health.mil . All questions shall be submitted not later than August 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST.

The Offeror agrees to hold the price in its offer firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified on the Quote.

All Quotes are to be submitted electronically via email to judith.s.meynard.ctr@health.mil no later than August 14, 2026 10:00AM EST.