Design Inaugural Exhibitions for Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino

The Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of the American Latino (NMAL) is seeking a single‑prime contractor to develop the initial concept plan and design for its inaugural exhibitions, with options to continue through final design and fabrication administration. Proposals must include a Technical Proposal that details the exhibit design approach, a comprehensive management plan (schedule, organization chart, staffing, project‑ and subcontractor‑management systems, conflict‑resolution and quality‑assurance processes), a preliminary sustainability plan, a sensorial/mechanical interactive plan, renderings, and an updated fundraising package with donor‑recognition hierarchy. Offerors must also submit a Business (Cost) Proposal with a detailed price breakdown for the Base Bid (Familiarization and 10 Concept Design Services), including estimated staff hours, loaded rates, travel costs, and all direct/indirect expenses, and must demonstrate the ability to control travel budgets and manage competing project commitments. All subcontractors performing critical work must provide past‑performance references and project summaries that the Smithsonian will validate. The contract will be “work made for hire” and non‑negotiable. Evaluation will be split equally between technical factors (design approach, management plan, firm profile/key personnel, past performance) and cost. Offerors must prove capacity to design a multimillion‑dollar museum exhibition of comparable size and scope and may include non‑typical creative partners (theater designers, artists, authors, etc.) to meet NMAL’s innovative exhibition goals.

Notice ID

993ebf3cc05a45858be25f0d199bc67a

Solicitation Number

33330226RF0010004

NAICS Code

712110

Classification Code

E1PB