NIST Boulder B8 Gutter and Roof Repair Plus Options
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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 National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking a small business contractor for exterior building repair and renovation at its Boulder Campus, CO. The primary work involves roof and gutter replacement on Building 8, with optional work on Buildings 5, 3, and 11. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due June 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
This project includes comprehensive exterior repair and renovation. The base contract focuses on Building 8, requiring the removal and replacement of the existing foam roof system with a new metal roof deck, installation of new fascia, gutters, and downspouts, replacement of damaged insulation, and installation of snow guards. Optional work includes:
- Option 1 (Building 5): Demolition and reconstruction of the northwest entrance overhang, including a new gutter system and painting.
- Option 2 (Building 3): Reinstallation of an existing ornamental vent stack cap.
- Option 3 (Building 11): Removal and replacement of the main entrance door system, frame, associated concrete slab, and structural supports. Work encompasses demolition, roofing, sheet metal, concrete, structural, and door installation, all while maintaining building protection and safety compliance.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Negotiated (RFP)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Small Business Size Standard: $19.0 Million)
- Period of Performance: 180 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.
- List of Individuals for Site Visit Due: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
- Site Visit: Thursday, May 14, 2026 @ 1:30 pm MT, NIST Boulder Building 8
- Questions Due: Monday, May 25, 2026
- Proposals Due: Friday, June 5, 2026, by 5:00 PM MT (extended via Amendment 0001)
- Published Date: May 29, 2026 (Amendment 0001)
Evaluation
Offers will be evaluated based on Technical Approach, Schedule, and Price. Technical Approach and Schedule are approximately equal in importance and are more important than Price.
Additional Notes
Amendment 0001 incorporated Questions and Answers (Items #1-3) and extended the proposal due date. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of all amendments. Further details on the site visit and proposal submission are in provision 1352.270-71 (page 156) and Instructions to Offerors (page 157) of the solicitation.