The job at a glance
| Solicitation number | 33330227RF0010025 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Smithsonian Institution |
| Office | Smithsonian Institution |
| Where | Washington DC |
| Posted | November 12, 2026 |
| Bids due | February 10, 2027, 3:00 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Who can bid | Open to any company (no set-aside listed) |
| Industry | Building construction & renovation (NAICS 236220) |
| Notice type | Pre-notice: bids not open yet |
| Contracting contact | Christine Grant · grantCA@si.edu |
| Official notice | View on SAM.gov → |
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From the notice
The Smithsonian Institution (Smithsonian) is providing this Notice of a Pending Solicitation for the installation of emergency generator at National Museum of American History (NMAH) 1300 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, D.C., 20560. Note: This is a revised RFP. Do not use previous posted documents from SOL# 33330226RF0010007. The applicable North American Industry Classification Codes (NAICS) are: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction size standard is $45.0 million. 238210 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors size standard is $19.0 million. Construction Budget: Over $10M. Project Information: The purpose of the NMAH: Install Emergency Generator project is to replace an aging 300 kW diesel-fueled generator located on the museums lower level, which has exceeded its operational lifespan. This will be accomplished by furnishing and…
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- The bid form. Construction jobs usually use the SF-1442: your company details, your price, the amendments you acknowledge, and a signature.
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- Acknowledgment of every amendment (SF-30). Missing one is the most common reason a good offer gets thrown out.
- Prices that respect the wage rules. Federal construction over $2,000 pays at least the Davis-Bacon rates in the attached wage determination.
- Past performance and a short technical write-up, if the notice asks for them (no past performance yet?).
- Bonds if the job is large. Federal construction over $150,000 needs payment and performance bonds, and often a bid bond (SF-24).
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