Opportunity
BidNet Direct #0000423685
Architectural & Engineering Design Services for Saturn 1B Rocket Model Installation at Ardmore Welcome Center
Posted
May 08, 2026
Respond By
June 06, 2026
Identifier
0000423685
NAICS
541310
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama is soliciting qualifications from licensed architectural and engineering professionals for the design of site and infrastructure improvements to support the installation of a full-scale Saturn 1B Rocket model at the Ardmore Welcome Center on I-65 in Elkmont, Alabama. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Space & Rocket Center (U.S. Space & Rocket Center Commission) - Procurement contact: Sam Mitchell, Director of Procurement - Scope of Services: - Architectural and engineering design services for: - Structural improvements (foundation, mounting pedestals, interface for rocket model) - Electrical systems (lighting, lightning protection) - Civil and landscape enhancements - Support for installation of a full-scale Saturn 1B Rocket model - Requirements: - Firms must be licensed in Alabama and demonstrate experience with similar large-scale artifact or NASA-related projects - Familiarity with Alabama Department of Construction Management (DCM) procedures - Compliance with Alabama legal requirements (disclosure, immigration, anti-boycott certifications) - Submission of both hard and electronic copies of qualifications, including GSA SF 330, references, and supporting documentation - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified architectural and engineering firms - Period of performance: Initial two-year contract with an option to renew for two additional years - Key Locations: - Ardmore Welcome Center on I-65 (28232 Upper Elkton Rd, Elkmont, AL) – place of performance - U.S. Space & Rocket Center, One Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35807 – contracting office
Description
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is seeking qualifications from licensed professionals in Alabama to provide architectural and/or engineering design services for installing a full-scale Saturn 1B Rocket model at the Ardmore Welcome Center on I-65. The scope includes site and infrastructure improvements such as structural foundation and mounting pedestals, electrical lighting and lightning protection, and civil/landscape enhancements. The contract term is two years with an option to renew for two additional years. Applicants must demonstrate experience with similar projects, familiarity with DCM procedures, and knowledge of NASA artifacts, complying with relevant Alabama legal requirements.