FDA Lab Renovation in Silver Spring, MD

GSA is conducting market research through a Request for Information and Sources Sought Notice for construction services to renovate the 1st and 2nd floors of Building 64 at the FDA Federal Research Center in Silver Spring, Maryland, with capability statements due November 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.

The project encompasses reconfiguration and renovation of 13 laboratories and equipment rooms on the first floor and 19 on the second floor within Building 64 at 10903 New Hampshire Avenue, including selective demolition, bulk nitrogen storage and distribution system installation, Small Drug Manufacturing facility renovation, specialized HVAC systems with strict pressure, humidity, and air quality controls, high-purity gas and piping, security door and glazing modifications, electrical work including uninterruptible power supply systems, and coordination with Government operations and maintenance contractors. Work will occur within an occupied, fully-functioning federal research laboratory requiring security-related construction experience and minimal disruption to ongoing operations.

GSA anticipates contract award in Summer 2027 with an estimated 18-month performance period and dollar value between $5 million and $10 million. Applicable NAICS code is 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a $45 million Small Business Size Standard. GSA is conducting market research to determine if adequate competition exists among Small Business, HUBZone small business, Women-Owned small business, or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small business contractors, and may set the requirement aside accordingly.

Respondents must submit five-page capability statements addressing company information, SAM registration, business size and socioeconomic designations, two projects over $5 million completed within five years, bonding capability up to $10 million single project and aggregate capacity, joint venture information if applicable, and geographic considerations to Shane Fawcett at william.fawcett@gsa.gov. This notice is for planning and market research purposes and does not commit GSA to issue a solicitation.