Building 245 PLA Sources Sought
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- OFPM_Team_A_SS25_13
- Agency
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National Institute of Standards and Technology
Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking comments from the construction community regarding a potential Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for a design-build construction project at their Gaithersburg, Maryland headquarters campus. The project focuses on modernizing Building 245, specifically targeting Phase II renovations of A-Wing and B-Wing, which encompass approximately 122,000 gross square feet and include multiple laboratories. This sources sought notice is designed to gather industry feedback on the feasibility and implications of implementing a PLA for the project, with responses due by February 21, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. EST. Respondents will be asked to address eight specific questions related to PLA impact, including proposal preparation time, local PLA experience, scheduling requirements, labor availability, and specialized construction needs. The evaluation will focus on understanding potential challenges, resource capabilities, and contractor readiness for this complex modernization effort.
The project falls under NAICS codes 2362 (Nonresidential Building Construction) and 5413 (Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services), with an estimated construction cost of $180 million. The modernization will be executed through multiple task orders under a single-award design-build indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract. The scope includes extensive mechanical, electrical, and HVAC system upgrades across three major laboratories in A-Wing and over 30 laboratories in B-Wing. No specific set-aside has been designated for this opportunity, and the notice explicitly states that this is not a solicitation and will not result in a direct contract award. The primary objective is to conduct market research to determine whether an exception to mandatory PLA requirements might be warranted based on industry feedback and project-specific constraints.
Notice text
NIST is solicitating comments from the construction community addressing the potential use of Project Labor Agreements (PLA) on a FY25 Design-Build construction project on NIST's headquarters campus located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The project is the modernization of building 245 on the Gaithersburg campus. The B245 Modernization Program supports the construction of new H-Wing and D-Wing Additions and remodeling of the existing wings of B245. Only C, D, and partial A-Wings have been completed to date along with the H & D Additions (approx. 190k GSF). The remaining efforts being considered under Phase II include A-Wing and all of B-Wing (total of approx. 122k GSF) which are pending future funding. The building remains in an interim state, where only the modernized portion has been brought up to code. Existing untouched portions of the building continue to have leaks and are not code compliant.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| B245 PLA Sources Sought.docx | DOCX document |
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