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Construct Arabian Leopard Exhibit at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park - Amendment **** to Presolicitation Notice The anticipated solicitation referenced in this presolicitation notice has been updated. Smithsonian now expects release in approximately October 2026; however, this t
Construction of museums and exhibition buildings
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This is a presolicitation notice for preconstruction and construction services to construct an Arabian Leopard Exhibit at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park in Washington, DC. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is ****, with a small business size standard of $45 million. The project includes pre-construction services and construction services for Phase 1 (site and construction) and Phase 2 (habitat and animal care building, with an option). Critical elements of the work involve coordination of specialty trades, animal doors, shifting systems, remote door controls, subsurface utilities, drainage, radiant flooring, animal containment fencing, faux rock/trees, and mitigation of sound/vibration. Construction activities must be coordinated with zoo operations, considering feeding schedules, DC noise regulations, zoo hours, animal welfare, veterinary care, and public events. The period of performance is 26 months from the notice to proceed. The total estimated cost range is over $10 million. The project is located at **** Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008. This is not a request for proposal. The full solicitation will be released in mid-March 2026, with responses due within 45 days of release. Electronic copies will be uploaded to SAM. gov. This notice does not obligate the government to award a contract. The Smithsonian Institution will accept proposals from all qualified offerors, and an evaluation panel will determine capability.
The bid notice states that the period of performance for the base and option, if exercised, is 26 months from the date of notice to proceed. The full solicitation, request for proposals, will be released in mid-March 2026, and responses will be due within 45 days of release.
The bid notice states that successful offerors must be capable of performing all work described and contemplated by this solicitation, and the successful contractor shall be fully qualified to install critical elements of the work.
The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.
The bid notice states that the total estimated cost range is over 10 million.
****- 26RF- **** SERC Solar Arrays for Agrivoltaics Research - The Smithsonian Institution (& ldquo; Smithsonian& rdquo;) is providing this Notice of a Pending Solicitation for a design build contract of a Solar Array System for Agrivoltaics Research. This request is full and open, the Smithsonian
solar electric power systems
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This is a notice of a pending solicitation for a design-build contract for a solar array system for agrivoltaics research. The project involves the design and construction of a ground-mounted photovoltaic (PV) system with a total output of 2. 0 megawatts DC. The location is approximately 12 acres of agricultural land on SI property in Edgewater, MD. The period of performance includes commencement of on-site work within 60 days of notice to proceed and completion within 434 calendar days from notice to proceed. The total estimated cost range is more than $10,000,000. The full solicitation will be released on or about April 2026, with responses due within 30 days of release. Electronic copies will be uploaded to sam. gov. This notice does not obligate the government to award a contract. The Smithsonian Institution's evaluation panel will determine offeror capability.
The bid notice states that the completion and delivery of the commissioned system will be within four hundred thirty four (434) calendar days from notice to proceed. he completion and delivery of the commissioned system within four hundred thirty four 434 calendar days from notice to proceed.
The Smithsonian Institution's evaluation panel will be the sole entity to determine as to whether an offeror is capable of meeting the requirements to carry out contract performance. The smithsonian institutions evaluation panel will be the sole entity to determine as to whether an offeror is capable of meeting the requirements to carry out contract performance.
The Smithsonian Institution will accept proposals from all qualified offerors. he smithsonian institution will accept proposals from all qualified offerors.
The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples. No attachments or requirements have been added to this pre notice.
Responses will be due within 30 days of release. esponses will be due within 30 days of release.
The total estimated cost range is more than $10,000,000. otal estimated cost range is more than 10, 000, 000.
**** INDEFINITE DELIVERY/INDEFINITE QUANTITY ( IDIQ) Planned Maintenance and Inspection Services for Environmentally Controlled Walk- In Units - AMENDMENT 002 - See attachments below. AMENDMENT 001 - See attachments below. The Smithsonian Institution is providing this Notice of a Pending Solicitation. The Smithsonian will be
z1ja maintenance of museums and exhibition buildings
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The Smithsonian Institution is seeking proposals for planned maintenance and inspection services for environmentally controlled walk-in units (ECWs). The initial period of performance is for one year, with the possibility of nine additional one-year renewals. Questions and clarifications must be submitted by March 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. A site visit is scheduled for February 24th at 9:00 AM. Submittals are due April 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
The bid notice states, Submittals must be delivered 3: 00 pm et on april 30, 2026.
The bid notice states, only the information provided by the contractor will be considered for the award.
The bid notice states, a site visit will of some locations will be scheduled for tuesday, february 24th at 9: 00 am.
Upgrade Sanitary and Storm Systems at the National Museum of Natural History - The Smithsonian Institution is seeking offers to upgrade Sanitary and Storm Systems project at the Smithsonian Institution 39; s National Museum of Natural History located at 10th Street and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC, as described her
construction of museums and exhibition buildings installation of new sanitary and stormwater piping systems, rerouting stormwater and sanitary piping, capping off abandoned piping, removal and disposal of old piping, lead and asbestos abatement, installation of new sanitary and storm piping within the existing tunnel system, tie in of new systems to the existing si stormwater and sanitary infrastructure, develop and implement a comprehensive erosion and sediment control plan, inspect, remove and replace roof scuppers
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The Smithsonian Institution is seeking offers to upgrade sanitary and storm systems at the National Museum of Natural History. The pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for March 27, 2026. Questions must be sent by April 14, 2026. The proposal due date is May 12, 2026. The subcontracting goals include 40% with small business concerns and at least 7% with service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. The period of performance is 740 calendar days.
The bid notice states, The period of performance for the base contract and options 1 3, if exercised, is 740 calendar days from the date of notice to proceed.
The bid notice states, pre bid tour of the site the pre proposal meeting is scheduled for friday, march 27, 2026, at 9: 00 am eastern time.
The bid notice states, he smithsonian currently estimates that the fixed price for the entire project will exceed 10 million.
****- 26- **** NMAH: InstallEmergency Generator - The Smithsonian Institution (& ldquo; Smithsonian& rdquo;) is providing this Notice of a Pending Solicitation for the installation of emergency generator at National Museum of American History ( NMAH) **** Constitution Ave NW, Washington, D. C. , ****.
installation of emergency generator install two 2 new natural gas powered 500kw generators with integral paralleling gear on a new rooftop structural steel platform. convert existing collections storage space room **** to a new emergency electrical room to contain a new switchboard, atss, transformers and panelboards. decommission and remove existing diesel generator on lower level. coordination between complex existing building which will remain fully operational and open to the public during the duration of the work and new electrical and gas service pathways throughout. existing conditions documentation early in the construction phase for implementation into bim models. development of coordination and construction bim models early in the construction phase that depict existing conditions and proposed service pathways to enable the short circuit study. a short circuit study of the proposed project prior to equipment submittals. protection of existing finishes in the areas of work. subcontract with a qualifi
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The notice is for the installation of an emergency generator at the National Museum of American History. The total period of performance allowed for construction is 669 calendar days from the notice to proceed. The full solicitation will be released on or about April 2025.
The bid notice states, otal period of performance allowed for construction is 669 calendar days from the notice to proceed.
The bid notice states, construction budget: over 10m.
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