Summary
The Smithsonian Institution is soliciting proposals to replace an aging lower-level 300 kW diesel generator at the National Museum of American History (NMAH) by installing new emergency generator capacity on the museum roof, including two new 500 kW natural gas-fueled generators and all supporting work. The scope includes routing a new natural gas line, converting existing space into an Emergency Electrical Room, decommissioning the existing generator, and performing associated structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, security, hazardous material abatement, and architectural modifications. The procurement is a construction solicitation (NAICS 236220 / PSC Z1JA), not a grant, and the construction budget is reported to exceed $10 million.