The Smithsonian Institution is seeking a contractor for the installation of emergency generators at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. The project involves replacing an aging diesel generator with two new 500kW natural gas units on the roof, along with all associated structural, mechanical, and electrical work. The construction budget is over $10 million, and the total performance period is 669 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. A site tour is scheduled for April 28, 2026, and proposals must be submitted via Dropbox by June 16, 2026. The successful offeror must submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan with a goal of at least 40% of subcontracting dollars going to small businesses.

The Smithsonian Institution is soliciting bids for the installation of emergency generators at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. The project involves replacing an aging diesel generator with two new 500kW natural gas units on the roof, with a construction budget over $10 million. The total performance period for construction is 669 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Work must be performed at 1300 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, D.C., 20560, within an operational museum open to the public. The successful bidder must submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan with a minimum 40% subcontracting goal for small businesses.

The Smithsonian Institution seeks a contractor to replace an aging emergency generator at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. The project involves installing two new 500kW natural gas-fueled generators on the roof, which requires extensive supporting work including new gas lines, electrical systems, and structural modifications while the museum remains fully operational. The total construction budget is over $10 million. The total period of performance for construction is 669 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. The work must be performed with significant coordination due to the sensitive, occupied museum environment containing collections storage areas, a library, and public spaces.