Amendment 0002/RFQ CAFC26-0009. Bridge to the Past Project - Digital Exhibit Design and Audio-Visual Integration Services

The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals is seeking a firm-fixed-price contract for digital exhibit design and audio-visual integration services for the Bridge to the Past project at the Court's Innovation Center. The scope of work involves creating a museum-quality digital experience for five interconnected historical exhibits: Dolley Madison's Parlor, an AI-enabled portrait of Paul Jennings, a digital storytelling diorama for Murder at Lafayette Square, AV integration for the Secretary of State William H. Seward exhibit, and the Witness Tree interactive hallway experience. The selected contractor will be responsible for the entire lifecycle of the project, including concept development, digital media design, engineering, procurement, installation, programming, and testing. A critical technical requirement is that all interactive components must operate independently without any connection to a network or internet service. The project is expected to be completed within seven months of the Notice to Proceed, with an anticipated award date no later than September 30, 2026. The government has established a base price proposal ceiling of $300,000, with any proposed enhancements or alternative concepts exceeding this amount to be priced as optional items. Evaluation will be conducted using a best-value tradeoff process, prioritizing technical factors such as digital design and interpretive approach, AV integration, and project management/risk mitigation over corporate experience and management approach. Price will be evaluated for reasonableness and consistency rather than being scored directly. Offerors must submit two separate volumes: a technical proposal including a staffing plan for key personnel—specifically a Lead Digital Designer, Project Manager, and AV Integration Lead—and a price proposal using the provided template.