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

The U.S. Department of State, through U.S. Embassy Brussels, intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price purchase order to History Associates Incorporated for a temporary exhibit at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. This project supports U.S. Mission to NATO strategic communications regarding Allied defense investment and the defense industrial base. The scope of work involves exhibit concept development, content creation, graphic design, and the fabrication of modular components, as well as the delivery, installation, and removal of the exhibit. The government cited the vendor’s unique capabilities and prior experience navigating the strict security and access constraints of NATO Headquarters as the rationale for the sole-source award.

This procurement is identified under solicitation number 19BE2026Q0396 and is classified under NAICS 541430 Graphic Design Services and PSC E1PB Purchase of Exhibit Design (Non-Building). There is no set-aside associated with this notice. While this is a notice of intent rather than a request for competitive quotations, the government will consider capability statements from interested parties to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. Responses must demonstrate the ability to meet the specified requirements and are due by May 10, 2026, at 14:00 local time in Brussels.

The primary point of contact for this requirement is Andrew Malandrino. All work will be performed at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. The notice was published on May 5, 2026, and contains no associated attachments. All capability statements must be submitted via email to the Brussels contracting office for evaluation.