REQUEST FOR
QUALIFICATIONS
DESIGN SERVICES FOR SITE/INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS TO
SUPPORT A FULL-SCALE
SATURN 1B
ROCKET MODEL
Pursuant to §41-16-72(3) of the Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, U.S. Space & Rocket Center Commission seeks qualifications from qualified professionals licensed in the State of Alabama to provide architectural and/or engineering services to assist the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in the design of a new full-scale Saturn 1B Rocket model to be located at the Ardmore Welcome Center on I-65 (28232 Upper Elkton Rd, Elkmont, AL. This will be a replacement for the original Saturn 1B rocket which was removed in September of 2023.
Project Scope of Work: The scope of work shall include professional design services for the site/infrastructure improvements required to support the installation of the Saturn 1B Rocket model. Anticipated improvements include but are not limited to structural (the rocket foundation, rocket mounting pedestals, determining the interface for the rocket), electrical(lighting, lightning protection), and civil/landscape improvements.
The term of the agreement will be two (2) years, with an option to renew for two (2) additional years. The design
services will be contracted under both fees and hourly rates in accordance with the Manual of Procedures of the State of Alabama Department of Finance, Real Property Management, Division of Construction Management (DCM).
Qualifications: The Applicants shall demonstrate experience with similar projects and demonstrate familiarity with DCM’s procedures and forms for design and construction projects. The applicant shall include special consultants (as necessary) to demonstrate specific knowledge of NASA artifacts
Response: Interested professionals should submit three (3) hard copies of qualifications and three (3) electronic copies (disk or flash drive).
Qualification submittal packets must include a letter of interest, a completed GSA Standard Form 330, a complete list of references to include contact information for each, a State of Alabama Disclosure Statement along with any other relevant information (including but not limited to firm profile and organizational chart) to the following person and address listed below:
Sam Mitchell, Director of Procurement
U.S. Space and Rocket Center
One Tranquility Base
Huntsville, Al 35807
Qualification packets must be received no later than 5:00 PM, Friday June 5th, 2026.
This request for qualifications is not an offer to contract but seeks the submission of qualifications from qualified, professional respondents that may form the basis for the negotiation of a contract or agreement.
May 12, 19, 26 2026
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