NOI_NB195000-25-00506 PCAS.docx

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Acquisition Management Division intends to negotiate a firm fixed price contract on a sole source basis with CFR Engineering for the procurement of Post Construction Award Services (PCAS) for the building 226, Replace Air Handling Units (ACU)12, 13 and 14 Construction Project. The statutory authority for this sole source acquisition is 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented in Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 6.302-1.

The purpose of this contract is to provide A/E PCAS services during construction of the building 226 Air Handling Unit Replacement Project. Services shall include contract administration and some quality assurance inspection.

OFPM requires an A-E firm to provide PCAS during construction that will rely on the design prepared by CFR Engineering.

The State of Maryland requires Professional Engineers to stamp/seal and sign drawings, and because CFR Engineering is the designer of record, NIST seeks to contract with them on a single source basis to provide the required Post Construction Award Services (PCAS).

The PCAS Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials and expertise needed to perform the required services which includes:

1. On-site construction observation and inspection.

2. Resolving design issues that may arise during construction.

3. Attending bi-weekly construction progress meetings.

4. Reviewing submittals, shop drawings, material samples, test reports and manufacturer certifications.

5. Providing consultation (Field and In-Office) to the appointed Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

6. Providing draft responses related to construction Requests for Information (RFI’s), along with cost estimates as may be requested by NIST.

7. Preparing drawings and specifications related to possible contract modifications.

8. Traveling associated with the field visits to the construction site.

9. Performing field inspections and submitting reports.

10. Performing inspection services and preparing punch lists as necessary.

11. Supporting and coordinating the commissioning.

12. Preparing and submitting as-built record drawings.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541330 and the size standard is $25.5 Million.

No solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all responsible sources interested may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. The Government will consider responses received by established due date/time set forth in this notice. Inquiries will only be accepted via email to gary.kaufman@nist.gov. No telephone requests will be honored.

A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future.