Antietam National Battlefield Wayside Plan and Des

The National Park Service is seeking a small business contractor to develop a comprehensive wayside exhibit plan and design for Antietam National Battlefield located in Sharpsburg, Maryland. The project involves creating 42 wayside exhibit panels, 49 wayside exhibit bases, and 15 tactile models with interpretive graphics, text, and historical context. Contractors must demonstrate expertise in exhibit design, graphic layout, cartography, and historical interpretation, with proposals evaluated on technical capability, past performance, and accessibility compliance. Questions from potential offerors will be accepted until May 22, 2025, with proposals due by 10:00 AM Eastern on June 9, 2025. The evaluation will focus on the contractor's ability to develop 508-compliant accessible exhibits, create detailed historical illustrations, and meet the National Park Service's rigorous design and accessibility standards.

The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 541430 (Graphic Design Services) with a size standard of $9.0 million. The project period of performance extends to September 15, 2027, with payment contingent upon completion of specific project milestones including pre-proposal, wayside proposals, design development, and final production-ready materials. The scope includes developing four upright exhibits, 12 interpretive maps depicting park orientation and battle scenes, and 15 tactile models with braille elements. Deliverables must adhere to the National Park Service's extensive guidelines for accessibility, typography, intellectual property, and interpretive media standards. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the project will require comprehensive design work across multiple exhibit types, focusing on creating an immersive and educational visitor experience at the historic battlefield site.