Exhibit Design Services
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 030ADV25R0002
- Agency
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Library of Congress
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541430 Graphic Design Services
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia 20540, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Library of Congress is seeking an experienced exhibit design firm to create the "Founding Phrases" exhibition within their new 3,700-square-foot Treasures Gallery, commemorating the semi-quincentennial of the Declaration of Independence. The solicitation (030ADV25R0002) requires contractors to provide expert design services, including case layouts, graphic design, and promotional materials for the exhibition. Key qualifications include having completed at least four exhibition projects of 1,000 sq. ft. within the last 8 years, with at least one project of 3,500 sq. ft. Evaluation criteria will focus on past performance, with contractors required to submit detailed performance questionnaires from previous clients. The solicitation requires two-volume proposals (Technical and Price) to be submitted electronically by December 20, 2024, with questions having been due by December 2, 2024. Contractors must demonstrate museum-quality design capabilities and compliance with accessibility guidelines.
The contract is not set aside for any specific group and is open to international bidders. No incumbent contractor is mentioned in the documentation. While specific budget details are not disclosed, the contract is structured as a firm-fixed price agreement with multiple deliverables including concept design, design development, final exhibition design, and an exhibition brochure. The period of performance extends through the exhibition opening in March 2026, with key deliverables scheduled at various points leading up to that date. The exhibit will be located in Washington, DC, and will primarily showcase books and documents related to the Declaration of Independence. Key personnel requirements include a Principal/Creative Director, Graphic Designer, and 3-D Designer, each with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. The project falls under the NAICS category of Graphic Design Services (541430) and the PSC category of Photo/Map/Print/Publication- Arts/Graphics (T001).
Notice text
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Update #4 · Latest ·
In 2024, the Library opened a new 3,700-square-foot “Treasures Gallery” that enables the Library to share the collections that belong to the American people and that deepens the connections visitors will make with theme. This gallery includes permanent casework to enable rotating themes that showcase the Library’s ‘treasures,’ broadly defined. The Library seeks an experienced exhibit design firm to design the Library’s next showcase theme within this gallery, Founding Phrases, which explores the legacy of the Declaration of Independence in honor of the semi-quincentennial of the Declaration. The Library is a federal partner for the America250 Commission.
The work to be performed under this contract shall include design of the case layouts and all related graphic design and promotion for the Founding Phrases Exhibition. The Contractor shall provide expert quality, creative design services for the Library for the upcoming exhibition, Founding Phrases.
**Amendment 0001** 10/4/2024
The purpose of Amendment 0001 is as follows:
1. To provide Attachment J-5 - 030ADV25R0002 - Responses to Offeror Questions.
Amendment 0002 11/19/2024
The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date, revise Sections B, C, F, L and Attachments J-3 (Past Performance Questionnaire) and J-6 (Deliverable and Price Schedule). See attached amendment for details.
Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) - Additional Information
Offerors that submitted proposals and are not changing the projects provided for the Corporate Experience and Past Performance sections of the solicitation do not need to complete the revised PPQ. However, offerors that are changing the projects provided/providing new projects and/or have not submitted PPQs for the projects listed for the Corporate Experience and Past Performance sections in their proposals must complete the revised PPQ (Attachment J-3 - Revised 11/19/24) as stated in the solicitation.
Amendment 0003 12/05/2024
The purpose of this amendment is to provide additional answers to questions received. See attached amendment and Attachment J-7.
Update #3 ·
In 2024, the Library opened a new 3,700-square-foot “Treasures Gallery” that enables the Library to share the collections that belong to the American people and that deepens the connections visitors will make with theme. This gallery includes permanent casework to enable rotating themes that showcase the Library’s ‘treasures,’ broadly defined. The Library seeks an experienced exhibit design firm to design the Library’s next showcase theme within this gallery, Founding Phrases, which explores the legacy of the Declaration of Independence in honor of the semi-quincentennial of the Declaration. The Library is a federal partner for the America250 Commission.
The work to be performed under this contract shall include design of the case layouts and all related graphic design and promotion for the Founding Phrases Exhibition. The Contractor shall provide expert quality, creative design services for the Library for the upcoming exhibition, Founding Phrases.
**Amendment 0001** 10/4/2024
The purpose of Amendment 0001 is as follows:
1. To provide Attachment J-5 - 030ADV25R0002 - Responses to Offeror Questions.
Amendment 0002 11/19/2024
The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date, revise Sections B, C, F, L and Attachments J-3 (Past Performance Questionnaire) and J-6 (Deliverable and Price Schedule). See attached amendment for details.
Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) - Additional Information
Offerors that submitted proposals and are not changing the projects provided for the Corporate Experience and Past Performance sections of the solicitation do not need to complete the revised PPQ. However, offerors that are changing the projects provided/providing new projects and/or have not submitted PPQs for the projects listed for the Corporate Experience and Past Performance sections in their proposals must complete the revised PPQ (Attachment J-3 - Revised 11/19/24) as stated in the solicitation.
Update #2 ·
In 2024, the Library opened a new 3,700-square-foot “Treasures Gallery” that enables the Library to share the collections that belong to the American people and that deepens the connections visitors will make with theme. This gallery includes permanent casework to enable rotating themes that showcase the Library’s ‘treasures,’ broadly defined. The Library seeks an experienced exhibit design firm to design the Library’s next showcase theme within this gallery, Founding Phrases, which explores the legacy of the Declaration of Independence in honor of the semi-quincentennial of the Declaration. The Library is a federal partner for the America250 Commission.
The work to be performed under this contract shall include design of the case layouts and all related graphic design and promotion for the Founding Phrases Exhibition. The Contractor shall provide expert quality, creative design services for the Library for the upcoming exhibition, Founding Phrases.
**Amendment 0001** 10/4/2024
The purpose of Amendment 0001 is as follows:
1. To provide Attachment J-5 - 030ADV25R0002 - Responses to Offeror Questions.
Update #1 ·
In 2024, the Library opened a new 3,700-square-foot “Treasures Gallery” that enables the Library to share the collections that belong to the American people and that deepens the connections visitors will make with theme. This gallery includes permanent casework to enable rotating themes that showcase the Library’s ‘treasures,’ broadly defined. The Library seeks an experienced exhibit design firm to design the Library’s next showcase theme within this gallery, Founding Phrases, which explores the legacy of the Declaration of Independence in honor of the semi-quincentennial of the Declaration. The Library is a federal partner for the America250 Commission.
The work to be performed under this contract shall include design of the case layouts and all related graphic design and promotion for the Founding Phrases Exhibition. The Contractor shall provide expert quality, creative design services for the Library for the upcoming exhibition, Founding Phrases.
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| Notice | Type | Posted |
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| American 250 - Exhibit Design Services | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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