Museum RFPs

Close: Feb 2, 2026

The Library of Congress (Exhibits Office) issued Solicitation 030ADV26Q0046 for a museum exhibition framer to fabricate custom, conservation-grade frames, acrylic glazing, and related support components for paintings on canvas. The solicitation is for a firm-fixed-price contract and requires fitting paintings on-site and providing hanging/security hardware. It was published on 2026-01-05 and is due on 2026-02-02 at 12:00 PM EST, with Eric Pacheco as the primary contact.

Close: Aug 18, 2026

This full-day conference is designed to collaborate with our industry partners who team with the Naval History and Heritage Command’s (NHHC) NMUSN to provide an update on opportunities of future projects, including the building of the new National Museum of the United States Navy. The forum offers a chance to participate in briefings, a Q & A session, and an opportunity for one-on-one sessions. Innovative ideas, suggestions and methods discussed during the conference could potentially be used to draft the performance specifications and contract structure of the solicitation for the future projects.

Close: Jan 9, 2026

This RFQ (Request for Quote) issued by the New York State Office of General Services seeks vendors to produce a wide range of high-quality, large-format rigid display materials for events, trade shows, museum exhibits, and other public area displays. The solicitation establishes a Purchase Authorization contract and specifies technical, insurance, MWBE/SDVOB, and other State procurement requirements. Key procurement dates include an Issue Date of 2025-12-09 and a Quote Due Date of 2026-01-09 at 2:00 PM.

Close: Feb 4, 2026

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (U.S. Department of the Interior) is soliciting bids to remove and replace the existing boiler system at the Museum of the Plains Indian in Browning, Montana, including design/build of a spread-footing and raised pedestal and remediation of asbestos-containing materials. The project requires the contractor to provide labor, materials, equipment, and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, with an expected project duration of 120 days. The solicitation is an Invitation for Bid (construction) with an estimated budget between $100,000 and $250,000 and contact Kurt Egner (Contracting Officer).

Close: Jan 12, 2026

The Illinois Secretary of State (ILSOS) is soliciting bids for milling and repaving work at the T & TT parking lots north and east of the Illinois State Museum in Springfield, IL. The contractor must mill existing pavement, provide two lifts of paving (1.5" binder + 1.5" surface), perform striping/ADA signage, and supply traffic signage and safety barricades; compliance with building and environmental codes is required. The contract initial term begins upon execution for one year with a maximum cumulative term up to ten years, and a non-mandatory pre-bid conference is listed on the official posting.

Close: Jan 15, 2026

City of Gaithersburg solicits a historian/researcher to document and interpret the East Asian community's history for the Gaithersburg History Project. Scope: primary/secondary research, survey of museum collections, comprehensive public report, short magazine article, digital assets (text/video/images), recorded oral histories, public programs/exhibits, recommendations for collecting/acquisitions. Budget: $15,000 (all-inclusive). Key requirements: Maryland registration to do business, recommended fluency in one or more East Asian languages or ability to secure interpretive services, Professional Liability (E&O) insurance $1,000,000, provision of monthly status reports and participation in meetings.

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.