Sources Sought Class 100 Cleanroom Laboratory Services
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking contractor support for Class 100 cleanroom laboratory services across three specialized facilities located in Building 81: the Biomaterials Fabrication (BMF) Cleanroom, the Device Integration Facility (DIF), and the Precision Imaging Facility (PIF). The required services encompass cleanroom cleaning to ISO 5, ISO 7, and data center standards; chemical management including stocking, filling, and hazardous waste disposal; gas cylinder management with receiving and transport capabilities; inventory management of chemicals and consumables; garment management and laundry coordination; safety equipment testing; and routine maintenance tasks such as particle counting and sticky mat changes. All work must comply with ISO 14644 and IEST-RP-CC018.4 standards and address the physical and exposure hazards inherent to semiconductor fabrication and microscopy facilities with NFPA ratings of 4-health, 4-flammability, and 3-instability. The sources sought notice was posted on January 23, 2026, with responses due by February 6, 2026, allowing potential contractors approximately two weeks to submit their capabilities and qualifications. While the notice does not specify formal evaluation criteria, interested parties should demonstrate expertise in cleanroom operations, hazardous materials handling, and compliance with specialized laboratory cleanliness standards.
This procurement includes no set-aside designations, meaning all eligible contractors may compete regardless of business size or classification. The notice does not identify any current incumbents or provide specific award values or budget ranges at this pre-solicitation stage. The BMF Cleanroom spans 16,000 gross square feet with 8,000 square feet of ISO 5-rated downflow air space and an additional 18,000 square feet of interstitial space, while the PIF comprises six laboratory spaces and the DIF includes three adjacent laboratory spaces totaling 2,210 square feet of directly controlled space. Additional storage areas are distributed across Building 81's interstitial and penthouse spaces as well as Building 1, indicating the contractor will manage a substantial square footage of specialized laboratory environments. The pre-solicitation notice serves as an opportunity for contractors to express interest and provide qualifications before the formal solicitation is released, allowing NIST to evaluate the competitive landscape and potentially refine its requirements based on contractor feedback.
NIST-SS26-68 Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology
1/23/26, 2:10 PM Class 100 Cleanroom Laboratory Services
The National Institute of Standards and Technology seeks Class 100 cleanroom laboratory support services for its Boulder, Colorado facilities, with proposals due August 25, 2026. The procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside.
Place of performance is Boulder, Colorado. Services cover the Boulder Microfabrication Facility (BMF, 16,000 gross square feet consisting of 8,000 square feet ISO 5 downflow air and 8,000 square feet chase and support space), the Precision Imaging Facility (PIF, approximately 3,800 square feet, ISO 8), and the Device Integration Facility (DIF, approximately 2,150 square feet, ISO 8), plus an 18,000 square feet interstitial space roughly ISO 7. Work includes daily cleaning and maintenance to ISO 14644 and IEST-RP-CC018.4 standards, chemical management and inventory control, gas cylinder management, garment and equipment cleaning, floor and surface cleaning, cleanroom personnel training, and quarterly compliance reporting. All work is performed on-site with government-furnished space and utilities.
The contract period runs October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, with four optional one-year extension periods through September 30, 2031. The estimated award value is $100,000. NAICS code is 561720, Janitorial Services; PSC code is S299, Housekeeping-Other. Service Contract Act prevailing wage rates apply under wage determination 2015-5415 for Boulder County, Colorado. Amendment 1 provided cleanroom facility maps; Amendment 2 provided solicitation Q&A responses clarifying that interstitial-level janitorial and cleaning services are included in scope; Amendment 3 extended the due date to August 25 and provided detailed square footage breakdowns.
1333ND26QNB680468 Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology
8/7/26, 6:16 PM