2025 NIBS IDIQ_JOFOC_05052025_Approved__Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for a sole source contract award to the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS). The General Services Administration (GSA) Public Buildings Service (PBS) intends to award a five-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to NIBS, authorized under Public Law 93-383, to provide professional and technical services supporting PBS strategic business plans and initiatives.

The contract will cover services including Whole Building Design Guide (WBDG) support, Post Occupancy Evaluations, industry workshops, and outreach across various PBS business lines such as Portfolio Management, Customer Engagement, and Leasing. NIBS offers unique expertise through its proprietary WBDG web portal, extensive network of subject matter experts, and unparalleled industry connections. The contract is structured with one base year and four one-year option periods, with a total estimated value that has been redacted in the document. The award is justified based on NIBS's specialized knowledge, technical capabilities, and statutory authorization to provide these services directly to GSA.