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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.