Multiple-award IDIQ acquisition for large tier 2-phase design-build services

Notice of Proposed Contract Actions (Pre-solicitation Notice)

Synopsis: NB195000-23-00531

Classification Code: Y -- Construction of structures and facilities

This is a notice of proposed contract actions as prescribed under FAR subpart

5.204 and FAR subpart 36.213-2 (Pre-solicitation Notices).

Set Aside/Size Standard

This requirement is 100% set-aside for Small Business.  The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction and the size standard is $70,000,000.00.

Agency/Office:

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Location:

100 Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD

Title:

Large Tier Two- Phase Design Build for NIST Laboratories, Offices, and Infrastructure Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract.

Scope & Description of Services:

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking to prequalify firms for award of Design-Build (D/B) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contracts. These services will include the provision of professional engineering services, plus construction labor and materials to execute D/B projects. These services will further include detailed planning, design and execution services.

Design/Build services to be provided may include, but not limited to, the following:

1. Support scientific laboratory renovations

2. Support scientific apparatus/tool installations

3. Support infrastructure repairs and upgrades

4. Support administrative space repairs and renovations

5. Additional scope elements may be included.

Solicitation Requirement

The NIST will procure D/B services for NIST Laboratories, Offices, and Infrastructure via employment of the Two-Phase Design-Build Selection Procedures prescribed under FAR subpart 36.3 as follows:

Phase I – Request for Qualifications:

This announcement will be a Request for Qualifications to qualify prospective D/B contractors for Phase II of the procurement process. There will be no site visit conducted in this phase. Only the three highly firms selected will be provided site visit in phase II.

Acquisition Schedule

Solicitation no.: 1333ND23QNB190061

Issue Date: January 4, 2023

Due Date: February 3, 2023

NOTE: The schedule above is subject to change, and any change will be posted via sam.gov. When or if the RFP is released, it will be via sam.gov. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor this website for any information that may pertain to the RFPs and/or a future solicitation. Emails or phone calls about the schedule will not be responded to.

Phase II

Three (3) highest rated firms will be selected to move into the Phase II of the selection process.

NIST will execute multiple individual task orders (TOs) ranging in value up to $30,000,000.00 for facilities renovation, remodel, modernization, or improvement projects. Maximum life of the contract will be $70,000,000.00 in aggregate. TOs will be offered to be competitively proposal by the design build contract holders as per FAR 16.505.