This opportunity requires offerors to demonstrate capacity designing multimillion-dollar museum exhibitions of similar size and scope, with a minimum of three complete or complex museum exhibits from the past seven years. Each prior exhibit must have a footprint of at least 35,000 sq. ft., with at least one exceeding 45,000 sq. ft., and at least one must be fully fabricated and completed. The prime contractor must meet these requirements directly, as subcontractor experience cannot be used. Performance location is not specified, and no budget amount is provided. Contractors must be registered in SAM by August 15, 2026.

This opportunity requires offerors to demonstrate capacity in designing large-scale museum exhibitions, with a minimum of three projects in the past seven years, each over 35,000 sq. ft., and at least one exceeding 45,000 sq. ft. At least one example must be completed, and subcontractor experience cannot fulfill the prime contractor’s requirement. The location for performance is not specified, and no budget amount is provided. Contractors must be registered in SAM by August 15, 2026. The Smithsonian reserves the right to determine the relevance and adequacy of comparable projects.

The Smithsonian Institution seeks a contractor to develop the initial concept plan and design for the inaugural exhibitions of the National Museum of the American Latino. The work involves designing a multimillion-dollar exhibition experience, requiring proven capacity from projects within the past seven years. The contractor must have experience designing at least three complete or complex museum exhibits, each with a minimum footprint of 35,000 square feet, including one over 45,000 square feet. Performance of services is for the National Museum of the American Latino. Contractors must be registered in the SAM system by August 15, 2026.