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Sent on behalf of the Smithsonian Contracting Official:

The Smithsonian Institution is currently engaged in a long-term project to revitalize the National Air and Space Museum (“NASM”) building envelope, infrastructure, and exhibits. As part of the revitalization project, the Smithsonian has determined the restaurant building located on the east end of NASM has exceeded its functional usefulness and the entirety of the existing structure will be demolished in the Spring of 2023. The Smithsonian has retained an architect, Ann Beha Architects, to perform a programming study. Smithsonian will construct a multi-story education facility (tentatively titled the “Bezos Learning Center”) which will also incorporate a food service component. The Smithsonian is seeking proposals for food and beverage service concept, consultation, design concept for interior fit-out, management and operation of a restaurant space within the Bezos Learning Center as well as the operation of an outside café, and a minimum of two mobile food carts. The Smithsonian seeks to make one award to one offeror for these services.

If your company is interested in working with the Smithsonian on this project, please review the attached RFP documents and submit your qualifications in accordance with the attached instructions and conditions. This is not a solicitation for a federal contract and is therefore not governed by federal procurement procedures.

DUE DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

To be considered, you must submit your proposal as detailed in the attached RFP via email by no later than 3:00 P.M. Eastern time on July 5, 2023. Proposals must be received by this deadline to be considered.

If you have any questions about this RFP, please submit your questions via email to Susan Engelhardt at engelhardts@si.edu. Questions must be submitted no later than 5:00 P.M. Eastern time on May 2, 2023 to ensure a response. Thank you for your interest.

On May 15, 2023, Amendment No. 1 to the RFP containing questions and answers is hereby attached.

On June 1, 2023, Amendment No. 2 to the RFP containing a question and answer is hereby attached.

One June 13, 2023, Amendment No. 3 to the RFP containing a question and answer is hereby attached.