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This is a Sources Sought Notice for market research purposes issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Boulder Campus to identify qualified small business contractors for the B2 1330 Fume Hood Replacement Project. NIST is seeking a single Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) construction contractor under NAICS Code 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction). All small business designations are encouraged to respond, including SB, SDB, WOSB, HUB Zone, VOSB, and SDVOSB firms. Capability statements must be submitted via email to lauren.lopez@nist.gov no later than March 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM MT and are limited to ten pages.
The project scope includes demolition and replacement of a 1992-era laboratory tabletop fume hood with a new walk-in fume hood and hazardous exhaust fan in Building 2, Room 1330 at the NIST Boulder Campus (325 Broadway, Boulder, CO). Work encompasses architectural finishes, mechanical systems including ductwork and rooftop exhaust fan replacement, plumbing reconnections for sink and eyewash station, electrical circuit modifications and cable tray installation, fire alarm system integration, structural design and installation of exhaust stack supports, and ASHRAE 110 performance testing. The anticipated period of performance is six months from award date. Interested contractors must include company information, UEI number, primary contact details, business size and socio-economic status, relevant construction experience, bonding capacity (single and aggregate), technical capability discussion, confirmation of ability to perform FFP construction in Boulder, CO, and any proprietary information identification. All vendors must be registered at SAM.gov. This is market research only and does not commit the Government to award a contract; however, NIST may issue a competitive RFP following analysis of responses.
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| 01A NIST Boulder General Contractor Requirements - Rev C.docx | DOCX document | |
| 01D B2 1330 Fume Hood Replacement Project Specifications.pdf | ||
| 01 B2 1330 Fume Hood Replacement SOW.docx | DOCX document | |
| 01C B2 1330 Fume Hood Replacement.pdf |
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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) OR REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ). THIS NOTICE DOES NOT COMMIT THE GOVERNMENT TO AWARD A CONTRACT NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary and the Government will not pay for the information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Boulder Campus, 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305, is conducting market research to identify qualified SMALL BUSINESS construction firms capable of performing a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) construction project for the B2 1330 Fume Hood Replacement Project. This is a Sources Sought ONLY and not a Request for Proposals (RFP) and does not commit the Government to award a contract now or in the future. The purpose of this synopsis is to identify organizations with the requisite qualifications to provide the services stated herein. All small business organizations (SB, SDB, WOSB, HUB Zone, VOSB, and SDVOSB) are encouraged to respond to this notice.
The Government anticipates awarding a single Firm-Fixed-Price contract to one contractor.
The NAICS Code is 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction.
General Requirements The project consists of construction services to remove and replace an existing laboratory tabletop fume hood and associated rooftop exhaust fan located in Building 2, Room 1330 at the NIST Boulder Campus. Work will include demolition and replacement of existing countertops, sink, base cabinetry, plumbing connections, and associated architectural finishes. Mechanical work includes removal of the existing fume hood, ductwork, and rooftop exhaust fan and installation of a new walk-in fume hood, hazardous exhaust fan, exhaust stack, and duct connections. Electrical work includes removal and installation of circuits serving the fume hood and exhaust fan, installation of cable tray and dedicated receptacles for laboratory equipment, reconnection of lightning protection systems, and bonding of the hood and exhaust system. Plumbing work includes reconnecting existing piping to a new sink and eyewash station. Fire alarm work includes installation of a supervised fume hood panic alarm system connected to the building fire alarm panel. The contractor will also provide structural design and installation of exhaust fan stack supports, perform ASHRAE 110 performance testing of the hood and exhaust system, and coordinate construction activities with NIST personnel.
All work will be performed at the NIST Boulder Campus, Boulder, CO 80305. The anticipated period of performance is 6 months from date of award.
Submission Requirements Interested small business contractors shall submit a capability statement not to exceed ten (10) pages, including:
Company name, address, and UEI number;
Primary point of contact (name, phone number, and email address);
Business size and socio-economic status;
Description of relevant construction experience;
Bonding capacity (single and aggregate);
Technical discussion of Contractor’s ability to perform the type of services described above;
Confirmation of ability to perform a Firm-Fixed-Price construction contract in Boulder, CO;
Identify and mark any proprietary process or data.
NOTE: All vendors must be registered at www.sam.gov for contract award.
Once the results of this market research are obtained and analyzed for NIST's minimum requirements, NIST may solicit a competitive procurement and subsequently award a firm-fixed price contract. Stay tuned to www.sam.gov for all future contract announcements from NIST.
No phone calls will be accepted for this notice.
Please address your email subject line: Capability Statement for B2 1330 Fume Hood Replacement Project.
This Sources Sought notice is for information and planning purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This is not a solicitation announcement for proposals, and no contract will be awarded from this announcement.
No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement and any follow-up information requests.
Responses must be submitted no later than March 18, 2026 5:00 PM MT.
Documentation should be sent via email to: lauren.lopez@nist.gov Primary Point of Contact: Lauren Lopez
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