Cleanroom Bench Hood

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking to replace cleanroom bench hoods at their Gaithersburg, Maryland facility through this firm-fixed-price solicitation. The procurement involves manufacturing and installing two new 8-foot cleanroom bench hoods to replace four existing 6-foot units located in Rooms 153 and 157 of Building 202. The new hoods must meet specific technical requirements including a vertical operating height of 47 inches, functional lights, exhaust systems, electrical outlets, and compliance with ASHRAE 110 standards. The contractor will be responsible for safely disconnecting and removing existing units, connecting new hoods to existing exhaust ducts, replacing ceiling tiles, and providing a final air flow report. Evaluation criteria will consider price, technical approach, and past performance, with non-price factors weighted more heavily than price. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 8, 2025, at 12:30 PM ET, with offer submissions due by July 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET.

This solicitation is set aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) enterprises with a size standard of 750 employees, classified under NAICS code 332313 for Plate Work Manufacturing. The contract includes a six-month performance period for completion of both manufacturing and installation tasks. Performance will take place at the NIST Gaithersburg campus in Maryland, with specific work occurring in Building 202. The solicitation does not identify any current incumbents or contractors, and no budget range or award value estimates are provided in the available documentation. Amendment 0001 was issued on July 18, 2025, adding reference photographs of the existing non-functional clean bench hoods to assist bidders in understanding the current configuration and replacement requirements.