Market Research – Project Labor Agreement (PLA) Applicability for NIST CUP Modernization

SOL #: OFPM_TEAM_SS26_05Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

Commerce
National Institute Of Standards And Technology
DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST
GAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, United States

Place of Performance

Gaithersburg, MD

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

Construction Of Miscellaneous Buildings (Y1JZ)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Jan 14, 2026
2
Response Deadline
Jan 21, 2026, 6:00 PM

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.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting market research to determine the feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and competitive impact of requiring a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for the design-build construction of the Central Utility Plant (CUP) Modernization at NIST Gaithersburg, MD. Please see attached CUP PLA Market Research document for details. 

People

Points of Contact

Brandon ButlerPRIMARY
brandon.butler@nist.gov
Teresa HarrisSECONDARY
teresa.harris@nist.gov

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Posted: Jan 14, 2026
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