Renovation of a military facility in Washington, District of Columbia. Working plans call for the renovation of a military facility.

Amendment 0002 to Presolicitation Notice The anticipated solicitation referenced in this presolicitation notice has been rescheduled. Smithsonian now expects to release it in early July 2026; however, this timeline is subject to change. Revised Approach: Smithsonian now intends to issue a solicitation for Phase 2 Habitat and Animal Care Building as the primary contract effort. The Period of Performance is revised to 19 months. All other aspects of the presolicitation notice remain unchanged unless otherwise stated. Construction of the Arabian Leopard Exhibit is required at the Smithsonian Institution's National Zoological Park. The work includes pre-construction services and construction services for Phase 1 site and construction activities, with an optional Phase 2 for the habitat and animal care building. The contractor shall be fully qualified to work within an occupied, historic campus that remains active with public, staff, and animals. Work includes coordinating specialty trades within a small site footprint; coordinating and installing specialty animal doors, shifting systems, and manually operated remote door controls; coordinating and installing multiple subsurface utility systems in a congested area; coordinating and installing subsurface drainage and water conveyance systems; coordinating and installing radiant flooring; coordinating and installing animal containment fencing and mesh; coordinating and installing shotcrete faux rock and faux trees; mitigating sound and vibration during demolition and construction to avoid harm to animals in adjacent habitats; and coordinating construction activities with zoo operations including feeding schedules, community noise regulations, zoo hours, animal welfare concerns, veterinary care, and public events. The period of performance for the base work and optional work, if exercised, is 26 months from the notice to proceed. The estimated value is over $10 million. **Location:** Smithsonian National Zoological Park 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008 The Method of Contractor Selection has not been determined at this Time.