Hoover Dam Photography and Merchandise Sales
ID: DOIRFBO250005Type: Sources Sought
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INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF RECLAMATIONLOWER COLORADO REGIONAL OFFICEBOULDER CITY, NV, 89005, USA

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Photography Studios, Portrait (541921)
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    The Department of the Interior, specifically the Bureau of Reclamation's Lower Colorado Regional Office, is seeking qualified businesses to establish an official merchandise retail operation at Hoover Dam, with a target start date of March 2025. The contractor will be responsible for innovative merchandising strategies, including green screen photo services, a diverse apparel line, unique memorabilia products, and remote vending machines for merchandise sales, all while ensuring alignment with the Bureau's mission and branding. This opportunity is significant as it aims to enhance the visitor experience at a major tourist destination, which sees thousands of visitors daily. Interested firms must submit their capability statements and relevant information by 2:00 PM Pacific Time on November 22, 2024, to Luis Gallardo at lgallardo@usbr.gov, referencing the number DOIRFBO250005.

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