NIST Boulder B8 Gutter and Roof Repair Plus Options
Overview
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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, is conducting a Sources Sought for Total Small Businesses to identify qualified construction firms for Building 8 Roof and Gutter Replacement and Exterior Repairs, with optional work on Buildings 3, 5, and 11. This market research aims to inform a future Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) construction project. Responses are due by March 23, 2026, 5:00 PM MT.
Purpose
This notice serves as market research to identify capable small business construction firms for an anticipated FFP contract. It is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Quotation (RFQ), and the government is not committing to an award at this time.
Scope of Work
The project primarily involves the removal and replacement of the existing foam roof system on Building 8 with a new 22-gauge galvanized metal roof deck, including new insulation, fascia, gutters, downspouts, and snow guards. Work will be phased to minimize disruption.
Optional work includes:
- Building 5: Demolition and reconstruction of the northwest entrance overhang with a new integrated gutter system and painting.
- Building 3: Reinstallation of an existing ornamental vent stack cap.
- Building 4: Repair of a section of metal roof edge flashing.
- Building 11: Removal and replacement of the main entrance door system, frame, associated concrete slab, and structural supports.
The overall scope requires demolition, structural installation, roofing, sheet metal work, exterior door installation, and site restoration, all while maintaining building protection and safety compliance. Contractors must verify field conditions prior to bidding.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (anticipates Firm-Fixed-Price contract)
- NAICS Code: 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Place of Performance: NIST Boulder Campus, Boulder, CO 80305
- Anticipated Period of Performance: 180 calendar days from Notice to Proceed
- Response Due Date: March 23, 2026, 5:00 PM Mountain Time
- Published Date: March 9, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Interested small business contractors must submit a capability statement (not to exceed 10 pages) via email to lauren.lopez@nist.gov with the subject line: "Capability Statement for Building 8 Roof and Gutter Replacement and Exterior Repairs."
The capability statement must include:
- Company name, address, and UEI number.
- Point of Contact details.
- Business size and socio-economic status (e.g., SB, SDB, WOSB, HUB Zone, VOSB, SDVOSB).
- Relevant construction experience.
- Bonding capacity.
- Technical ability to perform services.
- Confirmation of ability to perform an FFP contract in Boulder, CO.
- Identification of any proprietary data.
Responses will be used for market research to determine small business participation and industry capability.
Additional Notes
This notice is for information and planning purposes only. No phone calls will be accepted, and no reimbursement will be made for submission costs. All vendors must be registered at www.sam.gov for any future contract award.