Hazardous Materials Consulting & Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) Comprehensive Survey Services
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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) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified firms for Hazardous Materials Consulting & Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) Comprehensive Survey Services at its Gaithersburg, MD campus. This is not a solicitation, but an effort to gauge industry capabilities, particularly from small and socioeconomic small businesses. Responses are due February 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The anticipated performance-based acquisition service contract will require the contractor to provide management, supervision, labor, materials, equipment, and supplies for efficient and effective operations. Key services include:
- On-Call Asbestos Professional Services: Routine and emergency bulk/air sampling and analysis, final visual inspections, aggressive air clearance, electronic record maintenance, construction work review for ACM impact, and cost estimates for abatement projects.
- Spill Response Activities: Small-scale, short-duration emergency response for disturbed asbestos-containing building materials.
- Lead Containing Materials Sampling: Screening and sampling for occupational exposure related to renovation or disturbance.
- Industrial Hygiene Sampling/Health and Safety Support: On-request services such as mold testing, water sampling, laboratory hazardous materials testing, and occupational health and safety inspections.
- Health and Safety Training: Providing asbestos or other occupational safety and health-related training.
- HAZMAT Database Program: Implementing and maintaining an electronic database for hazardous materials identification, inventory tracking, and abated material data.
Special requirements include Maryland licensing, EPA certification, use of approved labs and test methods, electronic record keeping, timely reporting (verbal within 24 hours, written within 5 days for air clearance), development of a Site Specific Health and Safety Plan, and delivery of comprehensive survey and sampling reports.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- NAICS: 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services), Small Business Size Standard: $19 Million
- Period of Performance: 1-year Base Period with four 1-year Option Periods, plus a potential 6-month Extension Period.
- Response Due: February 20, 2026, by 3:00 PM Local Time
- Published: February 3, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Interested firms, especially small and socioeconomic small businesses, should submit a detailed Statement of Capability (limited to 10 pages, excluding brochures). The submission must include:
- Company Information: Firm name, point of contact, SAM UEI, annual receipts, business size (Large/Small) for NAICS 541620, and socioeconomic category(ies).
- Capabilities Narrative: Experience performing similar services (directly or as a subcontractor/teaming arrangement), and interest as a prime contractor or part of a Contractor Teaming Arrangement (CTA).
Responses will assist NIST in tailoring requirements and determining the appropriate procurement method. Failure to submit all requested information may result in a firm not being considered an interested small business concern.
Additional Notes
This is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or commit NIST to any contract. NIST will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Responses should be emailed to Tony Schmidt at tony.schmidt@nist.gov. Questions may also be directed to Tony Schmidt.