Construction Of Testing And Measurement Buildings

The Product and Service Code (PSC) Y1JB covers Construction of Testing and Measurement Buildings, which encompasses specialized facilities designed for research, development, testing, and evaluation purposes. These facilities typically include laboratory spaces, administrative areas, secure zones, and infrastructure to support technical and scientific operations. The construction projects often involve complex design requirements, advanced building systems, and specialized environmental considerations to meet specific research and testing needs.

Recent federal contract awards under this PSC category demonstrate a range of construction projects for government agencies, with contract values ranging from $346,376 to $31,435,852. Key agencies awarding contracts include the Naval Sea Systems Command, NASA, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, USDA Forest Service, and the Department of Agriculture. The awards frequently involve renovation, repair, or new construction of research facilities, with project types including mechanical system upgrades, boiler replacements, and construction of specialized research buildings. Most contracts are firm-fixed-price and utilize multiple-award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicles. Contractors include both small businesses and larger construction firms, with some awards set aside for small or disadvantaged businesses.

Federal contract opportunities in this PSC category focus on large-scale construction projects for military and research facilities. Recent opportunities include a Test Maintenance Fabrication Facility at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland, and an engineering test facility for the Trident II Life Extension system at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. These projects involve sophisticated construction requirements, including sustainable design elements, specialized infrastructure, and strict security protocols. The opportunities typically seek contractors capable of handling complex design-bid-build projects with values between $25 million and $250 million, emphasizing experience with Building Information Management (BIM) technology, sustainable design practices, and compliance with Department of Defense facility criteria.