Guis cyclic repair VC exhibits

The Department of the Interior National Park Service Southeast Region is seeking a contractor to provide exhibit repair and fabrication services at the William M. Colmer Visitor Center at Gulf Islands National Seashore in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals necessary to perform minor repairs of existing exhibits and fabricate and install one new 8x8 foot exhibit panel covering Civil War and World War history at Fort Massachusetts. The project encompasses comprehensive exhibit maintenance including repairing tactile and interpretive panels, replacing audiovisual equipment, installing listening beacons, updating exhibit lighting, repainting walls, and installing new carpet in the auditorium. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical capability, past performance, and pricing, with the government making a best value award determination considering technical advantages, past performance confidence, and proposed pricing. The solicitation was posted on August 5, 2025, with proposals due by 2:00 PM CDT on September 2, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238390 (Other Building Finishing Contractors), with an estimated contract value between $25,000 and $100,000 and a production budget capped at $70,000. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed price agreement with a performance period spanning from February 16, 2026 to February 15, 2027, providing contractors with a 365-day completion timeline after receiving notice to proceed. The work will be performed at the Davis Bayou location in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, and contractors must maintain active System for Award Management (SAM) registration. The project requires adherence to Davis-Bacon wage determination requirements for Jackson County, Mississippi, and must comply with National Park Service standards for exhibit design, accessibility, and historic preservation. No incumbent contractor information was provided in the solicitation documents.