Museum RFPs
Find museum RFP opportunities from state museum systems, county museum departments, and municipal museum agencies. Browse solicitations for museum services, exhibit development, and museum operations updated daily.
On-Call Plumbing Services (RFP)
AvailableProvide a comprehensive range of plumbing services. Services will be performed at various city locations, including to administrative offices, park facilities, the senior center, library, museum, and jail.
Posted Date
Release: May 14, 2026
Due Date
Close: Jun 4, 2026
Production of a wide range of high-quality, large-format, rigid display materials for various events, including trade shows, museum exhibits, and other public area displays.
Posted Date
Release: Dec 9, 2025
Due Date
Close: Jun 16, 2026
Architectural & Engineering Design Services for Vibrant Denver (Request for Qualifications)
AvailableProvide architectural & engineering design services for Blair-Caldwell African American research library & museum renovation; Montbello branch library renovation; Montbello civic center park shade structure.
Posted Date
Release: May 14, 2026
Due Date
Close: Jun 18, 2026
DCR 885 MSA Interpretive Services
AvailableThe Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation is soliciting proposals for museum and interpretive services including interpretive planning, media design, research, writing and production of original artwork, subject matter expertise, and fabrication/installation and maintenance. The contract term is five years with up to two optional renewal years, a maximum obligation of $5 million, and includes Commonwealth compliance requirements.
Posted Date
Release: Jan 15, 2024
Due Date
Close: Apr 10, 2029
IT Managed Service Provider
AvailableThe Contractor shall provide monitoring, incident management, problem management, change management, and IT operations. The Contractor shall perform all tasks and deliverables under the direction of the Museum Technical Monitor(s), providing monitoring, incident management, problem management. The Contractor shall perform the following: Manage availability, capacity, environmental, and performance events. Provide real-time incident detection, classification, notification, and tracking. Provide problem detection, classification, notification, and tracking. Conduct incident and problem investigation, diagnosis, resolution, and recovery. Provide service trend reports and proactive recommendations based on service health. Manage configuration events. Manage the change management process. Execute patch management to keep systems current on security and functional baselines. Own, track, and communicate with third-party providers to restore service and identify root cause. Align with Museum change management processes for significant upgrades and consult vendors as required. See attached file.
Posted Date
Release: May 19, 2026
Due Date
Close: Jun 18, 2026
The Archives of American Art (Smithsonian Institution) offers internships year-round for students in fields such as archival science, museum studies, art administration, and art history. Applicants apply through the Smithsonian's SOLAA system, and opportunities may be virtual, on-site in Washington, DC, or hybrid depending on the project. Application deadlines recur each year: Spring (preceding October 15), Summer (February 25), and Fall (June 25).
Posted Date
Release: -
Due Date
Close: Jun 25, 2026
Planes of Fame Static Display
AvailableThe Department of the Air Force intends to issue a firm-fixed-price, sole-source solicitation to Planes of Fame Air Museum for the static display of three historical aircraft at Hill Air Force Base. The display includes a P-51 Mustang, F4U Corsair, and P-40 Warhawk scheduled for late June 2026. This requirement is part of the Air Force Sustainment Center's support for historical aircraft exhibitions.
Posted Date
Release: Mar 19, 2026
Due Date
Close: Mar 24, 2029
This combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ FA860126Q0055) seeks renovation, restoration, and repainting services for two static aircraft, an EC-135E and a KC-10A, at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. The project is a 100% small business set-aside with a performance period spanning 16 months from July 2026 to October 2027. Quotes must be submitted electronically to the designated contract specialist and contracting officer by the June 4, 2026 deadline.
Posted Date
Release: May 21, 2026
Due Date
Close: Jun 4, 2026
RFP for LSTA & 5 Year Strategic Plan
AvailableThe Oklahoma Department of Libraries is seeking a supplier to develop a comprehensive 2028-2032 Strategic Plan and evaluate the current 2023-2027 Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) five-year plan. The project involves four phases including assessment, statewide stakeholder engagement, LSTA evaluation, and final plan development. The contract is expected to run through May 3, 2027, to ensure compliance with Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) requirements.
Posted Date
Release: May 22, 2026
Due Date
Close: Jun 22, 2026
History Wall (PROJ-26-079)
AvailableHalifax Health is soliciting qualified vendors to provide concept development, design, fabrication, and installation of a museum-quality static history wall commemorating the health system’s 100-year anniversary. Proposals must be submitted via the buyer’s Bonfire portal and include a PDF proposal along with required certifications and price templates. The procurement process includes a formal question period ending in June 2026 followed by a final submission deadline in July 2026.
Posted Date
Release: May 1, 2026
Due Date
Close: Jul 13, 2026
The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) is soliciting vendors to produce high-quality, large-format rigid display items for events, trade shows, and museum exhibits. The procurement will establish a Purchase Authorization contract that requires bidders to meet specific minimum qualifications and adhere to strict quality control standards. Bidders must follow the key event dates outlined in the solicitation, with a final response deadline set for June 17, 2026.
Posted Date
Release: May 5, 2026
Due Date
Close: Jun 17, 2026
NHHC NMUSN Industry Day Notice
AvailableThis 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.
Posted Date
Release: May 9, 2025
Due Date
Close: Aug 18, 2026
Web Portal Access for Economic Statistics, Industry Trend Analysis and Economic Projections
AvailableThe NIST Research Library and Museum is seeking information on vendor capability to provide institution-wide web access to an online database of current economic statistics, industry trend analysis, and economic projections covering technology-oriented industries. The database must provide full-text searchable reports authored by expert analysts, cover U.S. and global markets, and allow for downloadable reports in formats such as PDF. This Sources Sought notice is intended for market research to determine availability and capabilities and is not a grant program.
Posted Date
Release: May 18, 2026
Due Date
Close: Jun 1, 2026
Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division, Keyport is hosting an industry day on June 15, 2026 at the Naval Undersea Museum in Keyport, Washington to discuss subsea and seabed warfare and robotic autonomous systems. The event runs from 09:00 to 15:00 Pacific Time and will feature strategic briefs, capability updates, and networking; a detailed agenda and logistics will be distributed later. Registration closes June 14, 2026 and interested industry, academic, and technology partners are invited to register per the SAM.gov notice.
Posted Date
Release: May 13, 2026
Due Date
Close: Jun 14, 2026
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) issued an IFB soliciting landscaping services for the Pennsylvania State Archives (Pa State Archives) in Harrisburg, PA, covering grounds maintenance including weed control, mulching, trimming, leaf/debris cleanup, and seasonal cleanups. The solicitation is for a 12-month period of performance with potential renewal for up to four additional one-year terms and includes insurance and Commonwealth vendor registration requirements. Bids are due on 2026-06-05 at 2:00 PM ET; solicitation documents (multiple PDF/DOCX files) are listed on the Commonwealth’s eMarketplace solicitation page.
Posted Date
Release: May 18, 2026
Due Date
Close: Jun 5, 2026
This is a Department of the Army Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) run by the Strategic Services Branch at Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal to solicit commercial solutions for a broad range of services including IT hardware/software/services, museum exhibit design/fabrication/installation, artifact restoration/conservation, modeling & simulation, transcription, custodial, grounds and facilities services, and related support. The CSO uses the DFARS Subpart 212.70 streamlined competitive procedure to evaluate commercial solutions and may result in fixed-price contracts or agreements. The CSO supports requirement activities at Detroit Arsenal, Selfridge ANGB, and organizations in the National Capital Region and remains open for industry submissions as stated on the SAM.gov record.
Posted Date
Release: Apr 20, 2026
Due Date
Close: Jun 30, 2030
The Army Contracting Command – New Jersey (ACC-NJ), on behalf of the Human Resource (HR) Solutions Program Office, is hosting an Industry Day for the Sixth Generation (GEN VI) Personnel Lifecycle Support (PLS) and Recruiting Management Administrative Support (RMAS) IDIQ multiple-award contracts. The Government anticipates release of a DRAFT Request for Proposal via SAM.gov prior to the industry day; interested contractors may attend in-person or virtually. The Industry Day is scheduled for June 16, 2026, at the General George Patton Museum of Leadership, Fort Knox, KY, and questions regarding the event or draft RFP documentation must be submitted in writing to the designated points of contact.
Posted Date
Release: May 22, 2026
Due Date
Close: Jun 16, 2026
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