Notice of Intent to Award – Temporary Exhibit Design at NATO HQ

SOL #: 19BE2026Q0396Special NoticeSole Source

Overview

Buyer

State
State, Department Of
U.S. EMBASSY BRUSSELS
WASHINGTON, DC, 20520, United States

Place of Performance

Brussels, BE-BRU, Belgium

NAICS

Graphic Design Services (541430)

PSC

Purchase Of Exhibit Design (Non Building) (E1PB)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
May 5, 2026
2
Action Date
May 10, 2026, 12:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The U.S. Embassy Brussels has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a sole source firm-fixed-price purchase order to History Associates Incorporated. This contract is for the design, fabrication, delivery, installation, and removal of a temporary exhibit at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. This effort supports U.S. Mission to NATO strategic communications on Allied defense investment. While this is not a request for competitive quotations, interested parties may submit capability statements by May 10, 2026, at 14:00 CET.

Scope of Work

The intended contract covers comprehensive services for a temporary exhibit. This includes exhibit concept development, content creation, graphic design, fabrication of modular components, delivery, installation, and removal. The exhibit is intended to support U.S. Mission to NATO's strategic communications regarding Allied defense investment and the defense industrial base.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Notice of Intent to Award (Sole Source, Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order)
  • Intended Awardee: History Associates Incorporated
  • Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
  • Capability Statement Due: May 10, 2026, 14:00 CET (local Brussels time)
  • Published: May 5, 2026

Evaluation

This notice is not a request for competitive quotations. The Government intends to award on a sole source basis due to History Associates Incorporated's unique capabilities, prior experience, and knowledge, which are deemed necessary to perform the requirement within the required timeframe and under strict security constraints at NATO Headquarters. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability. Responses will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted, and a decision not to compete remains at the Government's discretion.

Additional Notes

All capability statements must be submitted via email to Brusselsbids@state.gov. Submissions should include sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to meet the Government’s requirement.

People

Points of Contact

Andrew MalandrinoPRIMARY
Andrew MalandrinoSECONDARY

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Posted: May 5, 2026