RFQ for Table-Style Display Cases for Naval Museum

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking quotes for two conservation-grade museum display cases for the Submarine Force Museum's 250th Anniversary of the US Navy Exhibition. The Request for Quotes (RFQ N0018925Q0294) specifies detailed technical requirements for table-style display cases, including specific dimensions of 39"H x 48"W x 24"D with a Medex base and cherry veneer, an aluminum collar, and a microclimate-controlled silica gel compartment. Vendors must demonstrate at least 40 years of specialized experience in designing museum display cases for non-profit museums, with quotes due electronically to Shere C. Reese by 2:00 PM EST on June 9, 2025. The evaluation will likely focus on vendors' expertise, technical compliance with specifications, and ability to meet the museum's precise display case requirements. Quotes received after the stated submission deadline will not be considered for award.

The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses, with a performance period from the date of award through August 31, 2025. The place of performance is located in Poquonok Bridge, CT, with specific delivery, assembly, and installation to be conducted at the Submarine Force Museum in Groton, Connecticut. The solicitation falls under the NAICS category of Institutional Furniture Manufacturing (337127) and Product Service Code 9905 for Signs, Advertising Displays, and Identification Plates. While no specific award value is mentioned, the detailed technical specifications suggest a specialized and potentially high-value procurement. The display cases will feature advanced design elements, including a 5-sided frameless vitrine made of Optium Museum Acrylic with 99% UV protection, indicating a high-quality, preservation-focused approach to museum exhibit design.