Fabrication and Installation of Exhibit Components and Graphics
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 030ADV26R0023
- Agency
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Library of Congress
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 712110 Museums
- 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 a highly experienced exhibit fabricator contractor to fabricate and install exhibit components and graphics for the "Alive in Many Hands" exhibition, scheduled to open in September 2026 at the Thomas Jefferson Building. The contractor must provide museum-quality fabrication services including a curved Welcome Wall (approximately 50'3" W x 12'0" T), six interactive section marker tables, display case components, floating carpet tile flooring, comprehensive graphics including Silicone Edge Graphics and Self-Adhesive Vinyl, and an operations manual. Key qualifications include a Principal with 7+ years' museum fabrication experience, a Program/Project Manager with 5+ years' experience, a Fabrication Manager with 8+ years' commercial fabrication experience, and both DC-licensed structural and electrical engineers. The government will evaluate proposals based on minimum requirements, technical approach, management approach, corporate experience, past performance, and price (in descending order of importance), with past performance identified as a matter of considerable importance. The proposal due date is April 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, with questions having been due by March 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
This is an unrestricted solicitation with no set-aside designation, and no incumbent contractor information is disclosed. The contract is firm-fixed-price with no budget range disclosed, running from April 30, 2026, through February 1, 2027, with specific deliverable deadlines including material samples and prototypes by May 15, 2026, shop drawings by May 20, 2026, fabrication and delivery by August 17, 2026, and installation completion by August 28, 2026. The exhibition will feature 100+ individual graphic elements utilizing diverse production methods across eight thematic areas (Welcome, Sharing, Foodways, Play, Work, Place, Sustaining, and Windows), with all materials required to comply with Library conservation standards including Oddy testing for artifact-contact materials. Performance will take place at the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building in Washington, DC 20540, where the contractor must coordinate with the Library's Mount Maker, AV technician, and the Architect of the Capitol for design compliance. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and meet all insurance, training, and representation and certification requirements specified in the solicitation documents.
Notice text
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Update #3 · Latest ·
In September of 2026, the Library of Congress will open the Alive in Many Hands exhibition, in the SW Curtain Gallery of the Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building, to give annual onsite visitors a better sense of what the Library is, what it collects, and what it preserves, as the largest physical collection of human knowledge in the world.
The Library of Congress Exhibits Office (EO) seeks a highly experienced exhibit fabricator production Contractor to provide services needed to fabricate and install exhibit components and graphics.
Amendment 0001
The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to questions. See attached amendment and Q&A document.
* Revised Past Performance Questionnaire added.
Update #2 ·
In September of 2026, the Library of Congress will open the Alive in Many Hands exhibition, in the SW Curtain Gallery of the Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building, to give annual onsite visitors a better sense of what the Library is, what it collects, and what it preserves, as the largest physical collection of human knowledge in the world.
The Library of Congress Exhibits Office (EO) seeks a highly experienced exhibit fabricator production Contractor to provide services needed to fabricate and install exhibit components and graphics.
Amendment 0001
The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to questions. See attached amendment and Q&A document.
Update #1 ·
In September of 2026, the Library of Congress will open the Alive in Many Hands exhibition, in the SW Curtain Gallery of the Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building, to give annual onsite visitors a better sense of what the Library is, what it collects, and what it preserves, as the largest physical collection of human knowledge in the world.
The Library of Congress Exhibits Office (EO) seeks a highly experienced exhibit fabricator production Contractor to provide services needed to fabricate and install exhibit components and graphics.
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| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Fabrication and Installation of Exhibit Components and Graphics | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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