B2A Demolition, NIST, Boulder, CO
Overview
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Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Boulder, CO, has issued a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) for a design-build construction effort to demolish Building 2A on its campus. This RFI is specifically for 8(a) Set-Aside businesses. The purpose is for information and planning only, not a solicitation. Responses are due by March 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves the complete demolition and removal of Building 2A. Key tasks include:
- Disconnecting Building 2A from all utility services.
- Mitigating existing mold within the building.
- Demolition of the superstructure, roof, mechanical/electrical equipment, foundation, utilities, and surrounding pavement.
- Returning the subgrade to the elevation of adjacent soils.
- Installation of new concrete sidewalks, asphalt flatwork at vehicular surfaces, new parking striping, and safety lighting for the parking lot section.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- NAICS Code: 238910 - Site Preparation Contractors
- SBA Size Standard: $19.0 million
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)
- Response Due: March 20, 2026, 4:00 PM Mountain
- Published: March 5, 2026
- Place of Performance: NIST, Boulder, CO
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit their interest and capability statement, limited to 20 pages (Times New Roman, 12-point font; 11x17 for cut sheets/drawings), via email to the contract specialist, Shawn Borisow (shawn.borisow@nist.gov). The email subject line must be "Source Sought: B2A Demolition". Submissions must include:
- Company name, UEI, address, phone number, fax number, email address.
- Business size status for the applicable NAICS code.
- Cut sheets, drawings, and previous installation examples.
Additional Notes
This is solely for information and planning; it is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded from this RFI. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in responding. Proprietary information must be clearly marked and segregated. Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for any future solicitations.