The Smithsonian Institution seeks a contractor for preconstruction and construction services to build an Arabian Leopard Exhibit at the National Zoological Park in Washington, DC. The total estimated cost is over $10 million. The period of performance is 19 months for the primary Phase 2 effort, and the work requires specialized expertise in building within an active, historic zoo. The project location is 3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC. The anticipated solicitation is now expected to be released in early July 2026.

The Smithsonian Institution seeks a contractor to provide pre-construction and construction services for an Arabian Leopard Exhibit at the National Zoological Park in Washington, DC. The work involves complex coordination within an active, historic zoo campus, including the installation of specialized animal systems, utilities, and habitat features. The period of performance is 26 months from the notice to proceed, and the total estimated cost is over $10 million. The project will be performed at 3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC. The full solicitation is anticipated for release in Mid-March 2026.