HAFC CAHA BODIE ISLAND Exhibit Plan, Design, Fab

The National Park Service's Harpers Ferry Center is seeking a small business contractor to develop exhibit planning, design, fabrication, and installation services for the Cape Hatteras National Seashore's Bodie Island Visitor Center. The project involves creating 352 square feet of new interpretive exhibits, including two conservation-grade display cases, a visitor center desk, and eight replicated oil storage barrels. Contractors must focus on developing exhibits that explore themes such as barrier island processes, habitat and species, history and heritage, and stewardship, with a strong emphasis on creating engaging and accessible visitor experiences. Proposals will be evaluated using a best-value approach, considering factors like technical capability, past performance, and cost. The solicitation requires offerors to have a Unique Entity Identifier and be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), with electronic proposals due by 10:00 AM Eastern on May 8, 2025.

The contract is specifically set aside for small businesses in the Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing NAICS category with a size standard of 500 employees. The government anticipates awarding a single firm-fixed price contract with a production budget between $185,000 and $205,000. The period of performance runs from June 1, 2025, to February 5, 2028, with primary exhibit installation to be completed by December 15, 2027. The place of performance will be the Bodie Island Visitor Center, located within Cape Hatteras National Seashore in North Carolina. Contractors will need to develop exhibits that meet stringent National Park Service accessibility guidelines, including provisions for audio descriptions, tactile elements, and comprehensive interpretive content that aligns with the park's long-range interpretive planning goals.