General Construction Multiple Award IDIQ

SOL #: 1333ND26QNB190168Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Commerce
National Institute Of Standards And Technology
DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST
GAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, United States

Place of Performance

Gaithersburg, MD

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

Maintenance Of Office Buildings (Z1AA)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Apr 17, 2026
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Last Updated
May 21, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Jun 12, 2026, 4:00 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 National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is soliciting proposals for a General Construction Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity aims to support renovation, remodel, modernization, and improvement projects across NIST's 578-acre R&D campus. Up to five (5) IDIQ contracts will be awarded, with a total aggregate value of up to $9,800,000.00 over a four-year ordering period. Individual task orders will range from $3,000 to $3,500,000. Proposals are due June 12, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.

Scope of Work

The IDIQ will cover a broad range of general construction services for NIST's technically sophisticated laboratory facilities and other campus buildings. Specific tasks may include, but are not limited to:

  • Fire alarm and suppression system installation and modification
  • Electrical equipment and distribution installation and modification
  • HVAC equipment, ductwork, and piping installation and modification
  • Plumbing systems installation and modification
  • Laboratory process gas distribution and storage installation and modification
  • Construction of laboratory cabinets, countertops, fume hoods, and exhaust systems
  • Exterior envelope modifications (masonry, glazing, foundations)
  • Door modifications, interior changes (metal/gypsum board, flooring, ceiling modifications)
  • Site paving, concrete work, and site utilities construction

An example task order, Task Order 0001 SOW_B202 Facade Repairs.pdf, details façade restoration for Building 202, adhering to historic preservation standards.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Firm-Fixed-Price
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • NAICS: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (Size Standard: $45M)
  • Awards: Multiple awards (up to 5, with Government reserving right to award more or less)
  • Total Aggregate Value: Up to $9,800,000.00
  • Ordering Period: Four (4) years (Base 12 months + three 12-month option periods)
  • Task Order Value Range: $3,000 to $3,500,000
  • Place of Performance: NIST Gaithersburg Campus, 100 Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20899

Key Requirements & Compliance

Contractors must comply with all applicable OSHA, state, and local safety regulations, provide site-specific Safety Plans, and ensure all personnel have required PPE and training. Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12 for physical and logical access, including background investigations and NIST identification badges, is mandatory. This is not a design-build contract; requirements will be designed by others. Adherence to the U.S. Department of Labor's prevailing wage rates (Wage Determination MD20260120 for Montgomery County, MD) is required.

Submission & Evaluation

Proposals must be submitted electronically via email, in Adobe PDF format (not password-protected or zipped, max 25 MB), and consist of two volumes: Technical Proposal and Price Proposal. Technical Proposals will be evaluated on:

  • Bonding (Pass/Fail)
  • Relevant Multidisciplinary Experience (Pass/Fail)
  • Technical Approach (Adjectival Rating)
  • Past Performance (Adjectival Rating) - Offerors must ensure references complete and submit Attachment 3-Past Performance Questionnaire NIST GC IDIQ.pdf by June 12, 2026, 3:00 PM EST.
  • Experience Modification Rating (EMR) (Adjectival Rating)

Price Proposals will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness. Awards will be made to the most highly qualified offerors providing the best value.

Important Dates

  • Questions Due: June 1, 2026, 12:00 PM EST (via Attachment 8- GC IDIQ Question Answer Template.xlsx to sasha.bradford@nist.gov)
  • Proposals Due: June 12, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
  • Published Date: May 20, 2026

Contact Information

Primary Point of Contact: Sasha Bradford (sasha.bradford@nist.gov)

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