This document is a solicitation for a firm-fixed-price contract for "Treasures: Creative Process Exhibit Design Services" for the Library of Congress. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing expert creative design services for an upcoming exhibition, "Inside the Creative Process." This includes planning consultations, concept design, design development, and final exhibition design, adhering to museum-quality, conservation, and security standards. The exhibition will feature approximately 120 high-value original objects. Key deliverables include developing three initial design concepts, refining a chosen concept through iterative processes, and producing a final design package with detailed plans, renderings, and specifications for new fabrication (to be procured separately). The contractor will also design promotional materials and provide layouts for a second rotation of objects. The contract period runs from February 2026 to January 2028, with the exhibition opening scheduled for October 2027. Special requirements include adherence to accessibility standards (ADA, ABA, Section 508), specific material prohibitions for conservation, and strict security protocols for deliveries and personnel, including background investigations and IT security training for all contractor staff.

The document "Treasures Gallery - Design Services" pertains to design services for the Library of Congress Treasures Gallery, specifically referencing "Attachment J-1 - Draft Floor Plan 6-14-2024." The repeated mention of this attachment across multiple pages indicates that the primary focus of the document is the detailed floor plan for the gallery, likely for bidding purposes. This suggests the document is part of a Request for Proposal (RFP) where potential contractors would need to review and utilize the provided floor plan for their design submissions. The consistent

The National Park Service (NPS) Programmatic Accessibility Guidelines for Interpretive Media (Version 2.4, October 2019) outlines comprehensive standards for ensuring accessibility across all NPS interpretive media, including publications, exhibits, audiovisual programs, tours, wayside exhibits, signage, and web-based content. It emphasizes compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Director’s Order #42, mandating that all new and existing programs, facilities, and services are accessible to individuals with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities. Key areas covered include design principles for mobility, visual, hearing, and cognitive impairments; detailed specifications for captioning, audio description, assistive listening systems, tactile exhibits, typography, and lighting; and guidelines for interpretive planning, budgeting, and evaluation. The document stresses early integration of accessibility in project planning to avoid costly retrofits and promotes universal design principles to provide equitable experiences for all visitors. Accountability for accessibility rests with superintendents and the Harpers Ferry Center.

The Library of Congress (Library) issued Attachment J-3 -- 030ADV26R0007, a Past Performance Questionnaire, to evaluate contractors for exhibit design services. This two-page document, dated 11-18-25, is critical for proposal evaluation. It requests current or previous customer feedback on a contractor's performance using a rating scale: Outstanding, Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, and Unsatisfactory. The questionnaire requires narrative explanations for Marginal, Unsatisfactory, or "No" ratings. It covers general information such as the contractor's name, contract details, and specific questions regarding overall management, product/service quality, project management effectiveness, timeliness, personnel competence, communication, and cost performance. Responses are due by noon (Eastern) on January 5, 2026, to Olexiy Levchuk and Moji Adejuwon.

The document, Attachment J-4 – 030ADV26R0007, outlines a deliverables price schedule for an exhibition design and production project, likely for a federal government Request for Proposal (RFP). It details various deliverables with specific due dates, emphasizing that proposals must price each deliverable except those marked as "Not Separately Priced (NSP)." Key deliverables include a kick-off meeting, concept design presentations (with three options for exhibition designs, graphic styles, and cost estimates), design development package presentations (iterative designs, renderings, display schedules), and final exhibition design and production deliverables presented in two parts. Further deliverables include options for an exhibition brochure design, production files for signage and advertisements, digital photographs documenting the exhibition installation, and a final package for a second rotation of layouts and production. The project culminates with the opening of the Creative Process exhibition in October 2027 and a final deliverable package for Rotation #2 by January 2028.