Flag and Banner Procurement and Installation

The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) has issued a sources sought notice for Flag and Banner Procurement and Installation services at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, DC. The agency is seeking creative solutions for installing up to 117 flags and banners of various designs, ranging from 7'-0" to 14'-0" in width and 13'-0" to 30'-0" in height, to be positioned between columns at eight of the twelve balconies on the building's perimeter. The installation requires a temporary, non-invasive mounting system that will not damage the historic marble and sandstone columns, and must facilitate both early installation and flexible removal in case of weather events. Interested contractors must provide detailed information including viable installation systems, potential challenges, lead time considerations, implementation schedules, GSA Schedule contract capabilities, and examples of similar past contracts. The submission deadline is August 15, 2025, at 5:00 pm, with responses to be sent electronically to Contracting Officer Roman Davydov at roman.davydov@aoc.gov.

This opportunity has no set-aside designation and is open to all qualified contractors, with no requirement for prior government contract experience to respond. The flags and banners are scheduled to be in place for approximately two months during the summer of 2026, with the display including the current 50-star flag, two historic flags, and banners in red, white, and blue that are designed to be permeable and vibrant when viewed from the National Mall. Contractors will be required to provide mechanical lifts, scaffolding, and ensure complete removal of all materials and equipment upon project completion. No current incumbents or potential award values have been disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. This is strictly an information-gathering exercise and does not guarantee a future solicitation or contract award, with no reimbursement available for costs associated with preparing responses.