SAM #NB196000-26-00830

NIST Boulder Steam Tunnel Ventilation System Replacement – 8(a) Construction Sources Sought

This opportunity seeks qualified 8(a) small business construction firms for the replacement of the Steam Tunnel Ventilation System at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Boulder Campus in Colorado.

• Government Buyer

  • National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Department of Commerce
  • Boulder Campus, Office of Facilities and Property Management (OFPM)

• OEMs and Vendors Mentioned

  • Plumbing, HVAC, and electrical equipment from: Haws, Zurn, Sioux Chief, Elkay, American Standard, Sloan, Woodford, Watts, Chicago Faucet, Duravit, Fiat, Brass Craft, Infinity Drain, Leonard, Symmons, Bricor, Greenheck, Indeco, Loren Cook, Cambridge Air Solutions, Allied Tube & Conduit, Cooper B-Line, ERICO, GS Metals Corp., Thomas & Betts, Unistrut, Wesanco, Hilti, ITW Ramset/Red Head, MKT Fastening, Simpson Strong-Tie, Empire Tool and Manufacturing

• Products and Services Requested

  • Replacement of the steam tunnel ventilation system, including:
  • Natural gas indirect fired make-up air units (2 units)
  • Electric unit heaters (at least 3 units, Indeco UHIR specified)
  • Greenheck DGX direct fired gas make-up air unit (1 unit, 12,000 CFM)
  • Greenheck VCD-20 air dampers (6 units)
  • Controls and sensors (JCI/BACnet compatible controllers, VFDs, temperature and CO2 sensors)
  • Plumbing fixtures (e.g., Haws emergency showers/eyewash, Elkay bottle filling station, Sloan lavatories, Zurn drains)
  • Facility natural-gas piping (steel/PE pipe, fittings, valves, pressure regulators)
  • Electrical system supports and accessories (e.g., Unistrut, Allied Tube & Conduit)
  • Selective demolition, hazardous materials handling, and commissioning services

• Unique or Notable Requirements

  • Only certified 8(a) small business construction firms are eligible
  • Demonstrated experience with similar construction projects, bonding capacity, and ability to perform Firm-Fixed-Price contracts
  • Compliance with NIST site standards, safety, accessibility (ANSI/ISEA Z358.1, ICC/ANSI A117.1), and commissioning standards (ASHRAE, NEBB)
  • Integration with NIST's building management system (BACnet MSTP)
  • Coordination for hazardous materials, utility protection, and minimal disruption to NIST operations
  • All work performed at NIST Boulder Campus, Building 42

• Place of Performance

  • NIST Boulder Campus, Building 42, 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305

• No specific product quantities or part numbers for all items; see line items for details

Description

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) OR REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ). THIS NOTICE DOES NOT COMMIT THE GOVERNMENT TO AWARD A CONTRACT NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary and the Government will not pay for the information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Boulder Campus, 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305, is conducting market research to identify qualified and certified 8(a) SMALL BUSINESS construction firms capable of performing a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) construction project for Steam Tunnel Ventilation System Replacement. The purpose of this synopsis is to identify organizations with the requisite qualifications to provide the services stated herein. Eligible and certified 8(a) small businesses are encouraged to respond to this notice.

The Government anticipates awarding a single Firm-Fixed-Price contract to one contractor.

The NAICS Code is 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction.

General Requirements

See the attached draft statement of work entitled “DRAFT SOW - Steam Tunnel Ventilation” and associated attachments for work requirements.

All work will be performed at the NIST Boulder Campus, Boulder, CO 80305. The anticipated period of performance is 365 calendar days from notice to proceed.

Submission Requirements

Interested small business contractors shall submit a capability statement not to exceed ten (10) pages, including:

Company name, address, and UEI number; Primary point of contact (name, phone number, and email address); Business size and socio-economic status; Description of relevant construction experience; Bonding capacity (single and aggregate); Technical discussion of Contractor’s ability to perform the type of services described above; Confirmation of ability to perform a Firm-Fixed-Price construction contract in Boulder, CO; Identify and mark any proprietary process or data.

NOTE: All vendors must be registered at www.sam.gov for any potential contract award.

Once the results of this market research are obtained and analyzed for NIST's minimum requirements, NIST may solicit a competitive procurement and subsequently award a firm-fixed price contract. Monitor www.sam.gov for future contract announcements from NIST.

No phone calls will be accepted for this notice.

Please address your email subject line: Capability Statement for Steam Tunnel Ventilation System Replacement.

This Sources Sought notice is for information and planning purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This is not a solicitation announcement for proposals, and no contract will be awarded from this announcement.

No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement and any follow-up information requests.

Responses must be submitted no later than April 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM MT.

Please send all documentation via email to Travis Zoellner: travis.zoellner@nist.gov

Primary Point of Contact: Travis Zoellner, Contracting Officer

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