General Construction Multiple Award IDIQ
Issuing Agency:COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF - NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY (Maryland)
Solicitation ID:sam_9a24354c52e34731acd15385a5a1249a
RFP Description
Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland. Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Gaithersburg, Maryland campus is a Research and Development (R&D) facility with 52 buildings located on a 578-acre campus. Most R&D buildings are technically sophisticated laboratory facilities with specialized environmental and utility systems required for research and experimental activities. Laboratory facilities typically utilize specialized controls such as uninterrupted power, compressed gas systems, clean-room technologies, and tight-tolerance air temperature control systems for the conduct of research and experimental studies. Utilities are distributed to the individual buildings by underground pipe and electrical distribution systems from central plant services owned and operated by NIST. Existing buildings range in age with the oldest buildings over 60 years old. The construction on campus is generally steel superstructure with block and brick wall construction. Several facilities have specialized layouts with below grade concrete sub-basements and/or combination window/panelized storefront faade. Facility interior and exterior rehabilitation and renovations are continuous as buildings and systems age, or scientific projects require new layouts to accommodate on-going research. Multiple Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) General Construction Contracts will be awarded to a maximum of five (5) offerors. However, the Government reserves the right to make an award to more or less offerors. The IDIQ contract will have a total aggregate value up to $9,800,000.00 for the four (4) year ordering period. The IDIQ contract will be used to execute multiple individual task orders ranging in value from $3,000 up to $3,500,000 of facilities renovation, remodel, modernization, or improvement projects. Task orders will be offered to be competitively bid by the General Construction IDIQ contract holders as per FAR 16.505. Minimum Contract Value: $3,000.00 Maximum Contract value: $9,800,000.00 The NAICS for this requirement is 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction is which has a size standard of $45M. See all accompanying requirement attachments.
How to Win This Contract
This solicitation is set aside for certified Small Businesses (SB/SBE) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) in Maryland. Prime contractors bidding must meet specific set-aside quotas or sub out scopes to certified firms to remain responsive. For projects of this size, having clear, compliant documentation and showing immediately available resources to execute the work is the fastest path to selection by COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF - NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY (Maryland). Ensure all bid packages, attachments, and compliance affidavits are completed and uploaded to samgov before the closing deadline on 6/12/2026.
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