The National Institute of Standards and Technology awarded a purchase order to Duraserv LLC for $48,387.00 on September 22, 2026, to procure and install steel stair systems at the NIST Campus in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
The original solicitation was a total small business set-aside issued August 28, 2026, with a due date of September 8, 2026. The requirement calls for three steel stair units—one collapsible unit with wheels, ratcheting mechanisms, and mechanically rising handrails rated for 350-pound capacity, and two fixed units—constructed from 11-gauge steel tread plate and installed in Building 226 for safe access to elevated work platforms and mezzanine areas. Scope includes freight, delivery, installation, safety-related training, and a one-year warranty on materials and workmanship. The contractor must obtain a professional engineer's stamp for load-bearing platform components and submit a site-specific safety plan within 7 days of award. Performance extends through September 21, 2027. Payment is due upon final installation, successful mechanical demonstration, and official visual inspection and acceptance by the NIST Point of Contact.