Sources Sought Notice: FY2026 Multiple Award Construction Contract (MACC)

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Research Facilities, is conducting market research through this Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified construction contractors for a planned Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Construction Contract (MACC). The procurement will support construction, alteration, rehabilitation, demolition, decommissioning, and hazardous material removal across eight NIH facilities located in Maryland, North Carolina, Montana, Arizona, and other sites, encompassing diverse project types including clinical facilities, biomedical and animal research laboratories (BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 environments), utility infrastructure, and LEED-certified projects. Key qualifications required include demonstrated capabilities in dust and debris control, protection of adjacent areas, adherence to NIH Fire and Safety Regulations, and coordination of utility shutdowns, with particular emphasis on experience working in occupied facilities. Interested firms must submit capability statements in PDF format by 12:00 PM EST on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, to the designated NIH contacts, and the notice emphasizes particular interest in identifying qualified Woman-Owned Small Businesses. The NAICS code applicable to this procurement is 236220 (Commercial and Industrial Building Construction) with a small business size standard of $45 million.

This opportunity carries no set-aside designation at this time, though the government has indicated specific interest in women-owned small business participation as part of its acquisition strategy determination. The anticipated cumulative ceiling for the entire MACC is approximately $3 billion, with NIH planning to award multiple IDIQ contracts under a single solicitation, each with a six-year ordering period. No incumbent contractor information has been identified in this sources sought phase, as this represents preliminary market research prior to formal solicitation. Contractors should be prepared to demonstrate relevant experience and qualifications for the identified facility locations and project types, as the evaluation criteria will likely emphasize technical capability, experience with complex construction in occupied environments, safety compliance, and socioeconomic classification status for potential set-aside determinations in subsequent award phases.