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Presolicitation Notice_ AE -Smithsonian Institution Facilities

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333302250010004Federal

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The Smithsonian Institution is seeking qualified firms to provide comprehensive architectural and engineering services through an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract. This contract encompasses multidisciplinary planning and design projects for a variety of Smithsonian facilities located in Washington, DC, including museums, zoological parks, research centers, gardens, retail and food service venues, and office spaces. The contract aims to support a wide range of facility needs with professional expertise in architecture and engineering to ensure efficient and effective project execution. The solicitation, identified by number 333302250010004, is issued by the Smithsonian Institution’s office located in Arlington, VA, with the place of performance in Washington, DC. The contract is open to firms registered under NAICS code 541310, which covers architectural services. Point of contact for this opportunity includes Chanel S. Wade and Virginia Chan, who are available for inquiries via the provided Smithsonian email addresses. This presolicitation notice invites firms to prepare for upcoming solicitations that will address a broad spectrum of facility planning and design work for one of the nation’s most esteemed cultural and research organizations.

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Smithsonian seeks firms for IDIQ architectural and engineering services for diverse DC facilities.

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Smithsonian InstitutionView Agency

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541310 - Architectural ServicesView NAICS

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Washington, DC, 20024, USA

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Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity A-E Contract for Smithsonian Facility Planning and Design

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AgencySmithsonian Institution
Contacts2 people available
OfficeARLINGTON, VA, 22202, USA
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Smithsonian Institution
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Office AddressARLINGTON, VA, 22202, USA
Contacts
Chanel S. Wade
Virginia Chan

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SELECTION FOR COMPREHENSIVE FACILITY PLANNING AND DESIGN INDEFINITE DELIVERY INDEFINITE QUANTITY MULTIDISCIPLINE ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACT FOR THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, WASHINGTON, DC The Smithsonian seeks firms qualified to render professional, multi-disciplinary Architectural and Engineering (A-E) planning and design projects for Smithsonian facilities including museums, zoological park, research facilities, gardens, retail and food service facilities and offices.

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