Opportunity
SAM #S26-24
NIST Preventive Maintenance Services for Komar Shredding Equipment
Buyer
DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST
Posted
June 17, 2026
Respond By
June 29, 2026
Identifier
S26-24
NAICS
811310
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Facility Services Division, is seeking vendors for preventive maintenance services on Komar industrial waste shredding equipment at its Gaithersburg, MD campus. - Government Buyer: - National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Facility Services Division - OEM Highlight: - Komar is the sole Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specified for the equipment - Equipment Covered: - Komar Auger Compactor (serial 3376) - Komar Electro Shear Shredder (serial 3535) - Services Requested: - Semi-annual preventive maintenance for both machines - Includes inspection, lubrication, calibration, testing, cleaning, documentation, repair recommendations, and safety compliance - Maintenance must cover mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems - Notable Requirements: - Vendors must have experience with industrial auger, shear shredding, mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic equipment - Both small and large businesses are encouraged to respond - Service delivery at NIST Gaithersburg campus - Period of Performance: - Five-year agreement: one 12-month base period plus four 12-month option periods
Description
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting market research to identify qualified sources capable of providing recurring preventive maintenance services for NIST-owned Komar industrial waste shredding equipment located at Building 301, 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, Maryland. The equipment includes a Komar Auger Compactor, serial number 3376, and a Komar Electro Shear Shredder, serial number 3535. The anticipated requirement is for a five-year agreement consisting of one 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods, with services expected to begin on or about October 1, 2026.
This Sources Sought Notice is issued for market research and acquisition planning purposes only and is not a request for quote, request for proposal, or invitation for bid. NIST encourages responses from both small and large businesses with demonstrated experience performing preventive maintenance on industrial auger, shear shredding, mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic equipment. Interested vendors should review the attached notice for the full scope of work, performance requirements, deliverables, safety and security requirements, and response instructions.