Design, Fabrication, & install of Interpretive Exh

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting design, fabrication, and installation services for interpretive media exhibits at the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center in Cambridge, Maryland. The base scope of work involves replacing 45 linear feet of exhibit on the West Wall of the second floor, with an optional 26-foot East Wall exhibit. The contractor must deliver comprehensive design phases (10%, 35%, 65%, 95%, and 100% submittals), manage fabrication to comply with fire and safety codes and ADA accessibility standards, and complete installation with staff training on exhibit operations and maintenance. The exhibits must be durable to withstand 10 years of maintenance-free operation and significant UV exposure, incorporating interpretive content on waterfowl, waterbirds, refuge ecosystems, and wildlife species including the Delmarva fox squirrel and bald eagle. Evaluation will be based on technical acceptability (including past performance and approach to the Statement of Work) and price (fair and reasonableness), with award to the single responsible offeror offering the best value to the Government. The proposal due date is March 27, 2026, and a mandatory site visit is scheduled for March 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.

This solicitation is set aside for small businesses (Total Small Business set-aside), specifically designated as a women-owned small business (WOSB) under NAICS code 541850 with a size standard of $34.5 million. No incumbent contractor or current service provider is identified in the solicitation documents. The Government has indicated a budget range of $200,000 to $350,000 to allow vendors to submit multiple price points. The period of performance extends from April 1, 2026, to August 1, 2028, representing approximately 21 months for completion of all design, fabrication, and installation phases. The work is to be performed at the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center in Cambridge, Maryland, with contract administration conducted by the Fish and Wildlife Service at 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, Virginia 22041. Contractors are responsible for all transportation, site preparation, waste removal, and coordination with the Fish and Wildlife Service and any general building contractors throughout the project.