Martime NWR Interpretive Exhibit Services

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks design, illustration, fabrication, and installation of interior exhibits at the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge visitor center in Homer, Alaska, with proposals due November 9, 2026. This is a Total Small Business set-aside.

Place of performance is Homer, Alaska. The base requirement covers a complete Seabird Theater exhibit upgrade including a 3–5 minute HD film emphasizing refuge seabirds, with completion by March 31, 2028. The project spans five phases from fall 2026 through spring 2028, encompassing concept design, final design, filming plan development, and full production and installation. Deliverables include scaled design drawings, interpretive text, fabricated exhibit elements, a 3–5 minute HD film, and comprehensive operations manuals. The contractor must provide ADA-accessible design and multi-sensory interactive elements suitable for heavy visitor use in an indoor setting. Contractor must comply with NPS Standard Specifications for Planning, Design, Production, and Installation of Electronic Programs, which mandate HD minimum video (1920 × 1080), 48 kHz digital audio sampling, comprehensive rights clearances, accessibility standards per the Architectural Barriers Act and Section 508, and detailed maintenance manuals with minimum two-hour staff training.

Production is anticipated to represent 65–75% of total contract price. Optional line items include additional film, presenter mode capability, interactive video components, and surround sound. Pre-bid site visits are offered virtually (October 29) and in-person (October 28) at the refuge. Electronic quotations must be submitted to Joni_Dutcher@fws.gov and must include technical approach with recent comparable project examples, detailed cost estimates by task and element, project schedule, subcontractor information, and assumptions. Award will be made to the responsible offeror with the best overall technical approach and past performance relative to price under a firm fixed-price contract. NAICS 541850; PSC C219. Contracting Officer: Joni Dutcher, (571) 447-8387.