Office of the Chief Financial Officer

Office of the Chief Financial Officer

Close: Mar 18, 2026

Install Emergency Generator project is to replace an aging 300 kW diesel-fueled generator located on the museum’s lower level, which has exceeded its operational lifespan. This will be accomplished by furnishing and installing two (2) new 500kW natural gas-fueled generators, on the roof adjacent to the existing emergency generator. The project also includes all necessary work to support the installation, including routing a new natural gas line through the building, and performing all associated structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, security, hazardous material abatement, and architectural modifications required to ensure full functionality, seamless integration with existing systems, and future serviceability and maintenance. Specifically, work under this project includes but is not limited to: Install two (2) new natural gas powered 500kW generators with integral paralleling gear on a new rooftop structural steel platform. Convert existing collections storage space (Room 4606) to a new Emergency Electrical Room to contain a new switchboard, ATS’s, transformers and panelboards. Decommission and remove existing Diesel generator on lower level. Coordination between complex existing building which will remain fully operational and open to the public during the duration of the work and new electrical and gas service pathways throughout.

Office of the Chief Financial Officer

Close: Jan 30, 2026

Seeks out a creative and strategic thought-partner in reimagining Learning Lab. Learning Lab has an annual reach of 600,000+ users. However, from 2016 to 2025, the digital landscape has changed. The Smithsonian has set a goal to reach every classroom in the nation, which would entail connecting with nearly 4 million teachers, who then connect with over 49 million PreK-12 students. Learning Lab is one of the Smithsonian’s primary tools for this endeavor. Learning Lab was initially conceived as a place that would have “everything under the sun,” with over 6 million museum objects, primary resources, artifacts, and digital media, along with over 50,000 collections of user-created and curated content. However, this online platform is also a challenge as the sheer volume creates barriers and friction points in efficiently and effectively searching for, locating, and incorporating content quickly into instructional strategies. See attached file.

Office of the Chief Financial Officer

Close: Sep 26, 2025

The management and operation of food and beverage services across multiple locations within the Rock Creek campus in Washington, D.C. This includes three restaurant spaces, two cafés, mobile food carts, food vending machines and catering.