Sources Sought Class 100 Cleanroom Laboratory Services

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking contractor support for Class 100 cleanroom laboratory services across three specialized facilities located in Building 81: the Biomaterials Fabrication (BMF) Cleanroom, the Device Integration Facility (DIF), and the Precision Imaging Facility (PIF). The required services encompass cleanroom cleaning to ISO 5, ISO 7, and data center standards; chemical management including stocking, filling, and hazardous waste disposal; gas cylinder management with receiving and transport capabilities; inventory management of chemicals and consumables; garment management and laundry coordination; safety equipment testing; and routine maintenance tasks such as particle counting and sticky mat changes. All work must comply with ISO 14644 and IEST-RP-CC018.4 standards and address the physical and exposure hazards inherent to semiconductor fabrication and microscopy facilities with NFPA ratings of 4-health, 4-flammability, and 3-instability. The sources sought notice was posted on January 23, 2026, with responses due by February 6, 2026, allowing potential contractors approximately two weeks to submit their capabilities and qualifications. While the notice does not specify formal evaluation criteria, interested parties should demonstrate expertise in cleanroom operations, hazardous materials handling, and compliance with specialized laboratory cleanliness standards.

This procurement includes no set-aside designations, meaning all eligible contractors may compete regardless of business size or classification. The notice does not identify any current incumbents or provide specific award values or budget ranges at this pre-solicitation stage. The BMF Cleanroom spans 16,000 gross square feet with 8,000 square feet of ISO 5-rated downflow air space and an additional 18,000 square feet of interstitial space, while the PIF comprises six laboratory spaces and the DIF includes three adjacent laboratory spaces totaling 2,210 square feet of directly controlled space. Additional storage areas are distributed across Building 81's interstitial and penthouse spaces as well as Building 1, indicating the contractor will manage a substantial square footage of specialized laboratory environments. The pre-solicitation notice serves as an opportunity for contractors to express interest and provide qualifications before the formal solicitation is released, allowing NIST to evaluate the competitive landscape and potentially refine its requirements based on contractor feedback.