Construct Arabian Leopard Exhibit at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Smithsonian Institution · SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
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- Response deadline
- Not listed
- Posted
- Mar 22, 2026
- Solicitation
- 33330226RT0010005
- Set-aside
- None listed
- Place of performance
- DC, USA
- Contracting office
- SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION · ARLINGTON · VA
- Source
- SAM.gov · updated May 9, 2026
Description
Amendment 0001 to Presolicitation Notice The anticipated solicitation referenced in this presolicitation notice has been updated. Smithsonian now expects release in approximately October 2026; however, this timeframe is subject to change. Smithsonian will provide updates via this notice as they become available. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE PRECONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES TO CONSTRUCT ARABIAN LEOPARD EXHIBIT FOR SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK IN WASHINGTON, DC. The Smithsonian Institution (SI) is seeking offers to construct Arabian Leopard Exhibit at the Smithsonian Institution�s National Zoological Park. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this action is 236220 and the small business size standard is $45M. PROJECT INFORMATION: The Work includes but is not limited to (1) Pre-Construction Services and Construction Services Phase 1 � Site and Construction Services, and (2) Phase 2 Habitat and Animal Care Building (Phase 2 Option). Successful offerors MUST be capable of performing all work described and contemplated by this solicitation. Critical Elements of the Work: The successful Contractor shall be fully qualified to install critical elements of the Work. a) Working within an occupied, historic campus active with public, staff and animals b) Coordination of specialty trades within a small site footprint c) Coordination and installation of specialty animal doors, shifting systems and manually operated remote door controls. d) Coordination and installation of multiple subsurface utility systems in a congested area e) Coordination and installation of subsurface drainage and water conveying systems. f) Coordination and installation of radiant flooring g) Coordination and installation of animal containment fencing and mesh h) Coordination and installation of shotcrete faux rock and faux trees i) Mitigation of sound and vibration during demolition and construction so as not to harm animals in adjacent habitats j) Coordination of construction activities with Zoo operations to align with feeding schedules, DC zoning community noise regulations, Zoo hours, known and unknown animal welfare issues, veterinary care, and public events The Period of Performance for the Base and Option, if exercised, is 26 months from the date of Notice to Proceed. Total Estimated cost range is over $10 million. LOCATION: Project will be located at 3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008. SET ASIDE: Not Applicable THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. The full solicitation, request for proposals, will be released in Mid-March 2026; however, there is no guarantee or implication of a guarantee this this project will be solicited. Responses will be due within (45) days of release. Electronic copies will be uploaded to SAM.gov site. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Smithsonian Institution will accept proposals from all qualified offerors. The Smithsonian Institution�s evaluation panel will be the sole entity to determine as to whether an offeror is capable of meeting the requirements to carry out contract performance. No attachments or links have been added to this opportunity.
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