The Design Minds, Inc.
Fairfax, VA
- UEI
- TKNARMN35F49
- CAGE
- 4N8U2
- Primary NAICS
- 541410 Interior Design Services
- SAM.gov registration
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Company facts
- FY2025 rankings
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 10364 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030, USA
- Website
- thedesignminds.com
- Founded
- 1998
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Information Technology
- Software & Services
- Software
- Graphic Design
- SIC code
- 80 Health Services
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | -$27,407 |
| FY2025 | $405,496 |
| FY2024 | $585,668 |
| FY2023 | $537,027 |
Top agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of the Interior | $12,793 |
Contract vehicles
Contract awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
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About the company
The Design Minds, Inc. is a for-profit Subchapter S corporation specializing in exhibit planning, design, production, and installation services for federal government agencies. Registered in SAM.gov since 2007 and located in Fairfax, Virginia, the company provides comprehensive exhibit design solutions that support cultural, historical, and educational missions across various federal institutions. The firm has established itself as a prominent small business contractor with expertise in creating museum-quality exhibits, interpretive graphics, audiovisual treatments, and content development for national museums, historic sites, and federal cultural centers.
Over the past two years, The Design Minds, Inc. has secured numerous federal contract awards primarily from the National Park Service and Smithsonian Institution, focusing on exhibit planning and design for national historic sites, museums, and cultural exhibits. The contracts have ranged from developing wayside exhibits at Antietam National Battlefield to designing specialized exhibits such as the LGBTQ+ Artist Activists in Africa and Voting by Mail exhibitions. Most of these contracts were not set aside for specific small business categories, though the company is classified as a small business. The firm has worked on projects involving interpretive planning, graphic design, content creation, and multimedia presentations across various national parks, including Little Bighorn Battlefield, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and William Howard Taft National Historic Site, with contract values ranging from $9,950 to $241,358.
The Design Minds, Inc. holds several significant Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) contracts that demonstrate its federal contracting capabilities. These include a $25 million single-award IDIQ contract with the National Park Service for nationwide exhibit planning and design services, a $7.5 million multiple-award task order contract with the Department of the Army for Museum Exhibit Design Services, a $500,000 General Services Administration Federal Supply Schedule contract, and a $5 million Blanket Purchase Agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. These IDVs cover a wide range of professional services including exhibit development, graphic design, audiovisual treatments, and interpretive media services. The contracts are primarily set aside for small businesses and span multiple years, with performance periods extending through 2028, indicating the company's established reputation and reliability in providing specialized design and exhibit services to federal agencies.
Quick answers
Is The Design Minds, Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. The Design Minds, Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through November 10, 2026.
Which contract vehicles does The Design Minds, Inc. hold?
The Design Minds, Inc. holds a place on 2 federal contract vehicles, including MAS and PSS.
How much has The Design Minds, Inc. received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $405,496 to The Design Minds, Inc. in fiscal year 2025 and $1,500,785 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
How does The Design Minds, Inc. rank among federal contractors?
The Design Minds, Inc. ranked #16 in NAICS 7115, #31 in NAICS 54141 and #31 in NAICS 54143 in FY2025.
What is The Design Minds, Inc.'s most recent federal award?
The Design Minds, Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is Antietam national battlefield wayside plan and design (140P2125C0016), from National Office (NPS), on July 9, 2025.
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