Museum Exhibit Design

Naval Supply Systems Command seeks design, production, and installation of two museum exhibit dioramas and one Civil War-era reproduction cotton bale for the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, with quotes due August 13 at 11:00 AM. The procurement is a Women-Owned Small Business set-aside with a 100% small business requirement.

Place of performance is Norfolk, Virginia. The first diorama depicts the Mississippi Squadron passing Vicksburg and measures 9 feet 3 inches long by 3 feet 11 inches deep by 2 feet 2 inches high, requiring four ironclad model ships, scenic elements, glass barrier, and realistic finishes. The second diorama features a smaller-than-life-size sidewheel from the Civil War ship River Queen at 15 feet 2 inches long by 10.5 feet deep by 9 feet 2 inches high, using historically accurate materials. The cotton bale reproduction measures 2 feet 4 inches long by 1 foot 4 inches deep by 1 foot 9 inches high and must employ period-appropriate, bug-resistant synthetic materials. Installation must be completed by March 15, 2027. Payment is firm fixed-price upon completion and acceptance, submitted via Wide Area WorkFlow.

The contractor must possess expertise in museum exhibit and theatrical scenery fabrication and maintain a qualified workforce with current certifications. All personnel must comply with applicable Department of Defense security regulations. Service Contract Act prevailing wage rates apply, with rates ranging from $13.62 to $49.89 per hour depending on occupational category, plus health and welfare benefits of $5.55 per hour. The NAICS code is 712110, Museums, and the PSC code is Z2JA, Repair Or Alteration Of Museums And Exhibition Buildings. Laura Orr, Museum Deputy Director, is the technical point of contact for inspection and acceptance.