NMUSA Monumental Entrance Signage AoI 017 final.docx

AoI Title: NMUSA – Monumental Entrance Signage CSO AoI Number: AoI 017

Federal Agency: The National Museum United States Army (NMUSA) Office: Army Contracting Command- Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) AoI Title: NMUSA – Monumental Entrance Signage Commercial Solutions Offering Area of Interest Number: AoI 017 Comment by Kellezi, Elida CIV USARMY ACC (USA): Spell out CSO and AoI Comment by Davis, Scott Anthony CIV USARMY CMH (USA): Complete AoI Release Date: 12 Aug 2026 Responses: See W912CH-25-S-C001, Amendment 01, for Procedure Details

1. General Information

1.1 Introduction

This Area of Interest (AoI) is issued utilizing the ACC-DTA Commercial Solutions Opening W912CH‑25‑S‑C001, Amendment 01. NMUSA seeks innovative commercial solutions for the fabrication of a new Monumental Entrance Signage. Comment by Kellezi, Elida CIV USARMY ACC (USA): What is the requirement here? New signage or repairing the exiting one? Comment by Davis, Scott Anthony CIV USARMY CMH (USA): New This CSO AoI seeks innovative commercial solutions that meet the objectives detailed in Section 1.3 below. In accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 212.70, the term innovative is defined as any technology, process, or method, including research and development, that is new as of the date of proposal submission, or any new application of an existing technology, process, or method as of the proposal date. CSOs may only be used to obtain innovative solutions or potential capabilities that fulfill requirements; to close capability gaps or provide potential innovative technological advancements; and when meaningful proposals with varying technical or scientific approaches can be reasonably anticipated. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple options.

Offerors must demonstrate that their fabrication protocols are in accordance with (IAW) Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) and Fort Belvoir General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4), Energy Independence and Security Act Section 438 (EISA 438) and the Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control, Stormwater Management (SWM) and Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) compliance requirements and procedures for land disturbance less than 2,499 square feet: Comment by Kellezi, Elida CIV USARMY ACC (USA): Can this word be replaced ? Comment by Davis, Scott Anthony CIV USARMY CMH (USA): Fabrication - the industrial process of building things from raw or shaped materials Part I: Virginia Construction Code (VCC): Governing new construction, structural alterations, and additions.

Part II: Virginia Existing Building Code (VEBC): Regulating repairs, renovations, and changes of use for existing structures.

Part III: Virginia Property Maintenance Code (VPMC): Setting minimum maintenance standards for existing structures to protect public safety.

Part IV: Fort Belvoir Directorate of Public Works (DPW) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Program.

ACC-DTA is not obliged to extend a request for proposal or make an award because of this CSO AoI; all awards are subject to the availability of funds and successful negotiations. This CSO AoI is not an authorization to begin performance, and in no way obligates the Government for any costs incurred by the Offeror associated with developing a response. Prior to commencement of any activities associated with performance under this CSO AoI, the Government will issue a written directive or contractual document signed by the Contracting Officer with appropriate consideration established. ACC-DTA reserves the right to modify the requirements of this CSO AoI.

The authority to issue this CSO AoI is derived from ACC-DTA CSO W912CH-26-S-C001, Amendment 01, dated 10 July 2025. The CSO authority is Section 803 of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2022, Public Law 117-807, and Class Deviation 2022-O0007.

1.2 AoI Background

NMUSA is the premier military museum of the United States Army. The location of NMUSA is at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, approximately 20 miles south of Washington, DC. Its mission and vision are to educate, excite, inspire, and entertain visitors of all ages on the history and culture of the United States Army.

NMUSA requires innovative commercial solutions that effectively address the fabrication of two new identical structural entrance signs off the Fairfax County Parkway using an approved architectural and design.

1.3 Identify AoI Solution

The proposed solution should provide comprehensive capabilities to fabricate and install two new signs as a two-sided exterior monument sign with 14-gauge stainless steel-clad panels, matte black pin-mounted dimensional graphics, Light Emitting Diode (LED) backlighting, lower emblem/logo elements, and exterior LED spotlights. The proposed signage dimensions are based on the elevation and side-view dimensions equal to approximately 8'-0" wide x 6'-0" deep x 11'-0" high above finished grade. Offerors should provide innovative solutions to provide power to each sign independent of underground electrical power sources. All electrical components will be of marine grade with waterproofing e.g. silicone applied to penetrations or areas exposed to water infiltration. The stainless-steel covering will match existing entrance wall stainless-steel in both quality and appearance.

Landscaping such as bushes, mulch, and sod disturbed by fabrication and installation activities are to be replaced or restored to like new conditions. Offerors shall incorporate preventive maintenance plan to maintain stainless steel cladding into the overall Quality Control Plan.

The proposed solutions brief shall address means and methods to address all facets of fabrication to include installation, safety protocols, and estimated lead time for materials e.g., stainless steel panels.

To assist with budgetary planning, Offerors should provide a non-binding Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) for the total estimated cost of this project. Additionally, briefly describe your insurance coverages i.e., comprehensive general liability, workmen’s compensation, and employers’ liability coverage.

This information will be used for planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal pricing proposal.

2. AoI Constraints Any selected company/companies will be required to be registered in the System for Award Management (sam.gov).

3. Requirements

a) Submission:

A written solution must be sent via e-mail submission by 5:00 PM (EST); 21 Aug 2026 with subject line stating INNOVATIVE SOLUTION FOR AoI 017 NMUSA MONUMENTAL ENTRANCE SIGNAGE to POCs listed below. This deadline supersedes the date listed in CSO W912CH-25-S-C001 Amendment 01 Section 1.3 CSO Procedure. Comment by Kellezi, Elida CIV USARMY ACC (USA): Update Comment by Foate, Erik V CIV USARMY ACC (USA): Will update before posting Solutions received after the deadline may be discarded and not be evaluated by the Government.

b) Point of contact(s):

AoI questions can be sent to:

CSO AoI POC: Scott A. Davis, scott.a.davis79.civ@army.mil Contract Specialist: Erik Foate, Erik.v.foate.civ@army.mil.

Contracting Officer: Elida Kellezi, elida.kellezi.civ@army.mil

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