Fort Vancouver NHS bicentennial exhibits

The Department of the Interior National Park Service Pacific West Region is seeking a firm fixed-price contract for the fabrication and installation of bicentennial exhibits at Fort Vancouver National Historical Site. The solicitation requires contractors to create exhibit panels for three specific areas: the Counting House East Room, Counting House West Room, and Visitor Center, with a total of 17 panels to be designed and installed. All offerors must be registered and maintain an active profile with completed representations and certifications in SAM.gov to be considered responsive. Potential contractors were instructed to submit any questions by email to hal_hoversten@nps.gov by April 18 at 3:00 pm Eastern, with final quote submissions due by April 23, 2025. The evaluation will include an assessment of past performance across four key areas: quality, timeliness, business relations/management, and cost control, with a Technical Evaluation Panel (TEP) assigning confidence ratings based on these criteria.

The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses and falls under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) category 541850 for Indoor and Outdoor Display Advertising. The period of performance is from May 1, 2025, to December 1, 2025, with specific milestone dates including July 31, 2025, for panel proofs. While the estimated contract value appears minimal at $34.50, the project involves creating color panels with specific dimensions (24H x 36W, 1/2" thick) using files provided by the park. Suggested vendors mentioned in the documentation include SEAREACH and FORMATIONS. The place of performance is Vancouver, Washington, with the contractor required to make a minimum of two site visits. The contract includes a one-year warranty on workmanship and materials, with a payment schedule structured in three installments: upon first site visit, panel proof submission, and final installation/acceptance.