Opportunity
SAM #1333ND26QNB190579
NIST Duct Cleaning and Asbestos Abatement Services for Gaithersburg Campus
Buyer
DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST
Posted
September 14, 2026
Respond By
September 17, 2026
Identifier
1333ND26QNB190579
NAICS
562910, 238290, 561790
NIST is seeking comprehensive duct cleaning services for its Gaithersburg Campus in Maryland. - Government Buyer: - National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Facilities Maintenance Division, Office of Facility and Property Management - Gaithersburg Campus, Building 101 and Building 225 - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Duct cleaning services for Air Handling Units (AHUs) 1-12 in Building 225 - Includes cleaning of ductwork, fan boxes, turning vanes, registers, and vents - Asbestos abatement and encapsulation of ductwork - Management, supervision, labor, materials, equipment, and supplies for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and minor repairs of HVAC systems - One lump sum service for the full scope - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Performance-based contract with recurring service line items - Emphasis on safety, quality control, and security compliance - Total small business set-aside - Best value evaluation including past performance - Asbestos abatement and encapsulation required for ductwork - No specific part numbers or OEMs listed - Period of Performance: - One-year base period with a possible no-cost extension option for up to six months
Description
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation NOTICE
Solicitation Number: 1333ND26QNB190579
Title: Duct Cleaning Services at the Gaithersburg Campus located in Gaithersburg, MD (Multiple Building Locations)
Agency/Office: National Institute of Standards & Technology
Location: National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg Campus, 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20899, Building 101
Classification Code:
J041 - MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- REFRIGERATION, AIR CONDITIONING, AND AIR CIRCULATING EQUIPMENT
NAICS Code:
561790 – Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings (Duct Cleaning)
Description(s):
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services pursuant to RFO 12.201-1, Simplified Procedures, prepared in accordance with RFO 12.202, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and further notice will not be issued.
The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) intends to issue a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for Duct Cleaning Services at the NIST Campus located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. This acquisition is for a performance-based contract, solicited, evaluated, awarded, and administered using the Commercial Item procedures of RFO Part 12 for management, supervision, labor, materials, equipment, and supplies. The contractor under the resulting contract will be responsible for the efficient, effective, economical, and satisfactory operation, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, and minor repairs of equipment and systems located within the property line of the aforementioned federal building.
The Government anticipates awarding a single Firm-Fixed Price contract/purchase order with contract line items for recurring services
This will be a Performance-Based Service Contract, which means that the NIST will provide a Performance Work Statement (PWS) which will state the requirements in terms of performance standards and the Contractor will provide a proposal that will demonstrate how they will meet those standards.
This procurement is posted to promote competition to the maximum extent practicable pursuant to RFO 12.201-1(c). This procurement is a competitive, total small business set-aside.
This procurement is being solicited and awarded on a competitive basis for commercial services. Award will be made to the quotation offering the Best Value to the Government and based upon the evaluation factors and evaluation scheme to be detailed in the RFQ. Past Performance will be among the evaluation factors for award.
The anticipated period of performance is a 1-year base period from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. A FAR 52.217-8 extension Option is also included as a no-cost extension.
The solicitation (in the form of a Request for Quotation or “RFQ”) is anticipated to be posted Monday, September 14, 2026. A Site Visit is not anticipated for this requirement. The Proposal Due Date is Thursday, September 17, 2027, No Later Than 10:00 am EST. Award is anticipated to be on or about September 23, 2026, with the period of performance starting on October 1, 2026.
The solicitation will be available to download via this website only (https://www.sam.gov/).
The offeror is responsible for downloading its own copy of the RFP and associated documents. It is the responsibility of each offeror to monitor https://www.sam.gov/ for any amendments or other information related to this solicitation.
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Gaithersburg Campus, Building 101
100 Bureau Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20899
The is not an incumbent contract or contractor for these services.