NIST Boulder Galvanized Steel Stair Installation – Building 2 Mechanical Room
SOL #: 1333ND26RNB190013Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Commerce
National Institute Of Standards And Technology
DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST
GAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, United States
Place of Performance
Boulder, CO
NAICS
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)
PSC
Repair Or Alteration Of Miscellaneous Buildings (Z2JZ)
Set Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
Apr 13, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 15, 2026, 11:00 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.
Quick Summary
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Boulder Campus is soliciting proposals for the Galvanized Steel Stair Installation project in the Building 2 Mechanical Room. This project involves the removal and replacement of two existing wooden staircases with new galvanized steel assemblies to meet current codes. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due Friday, May 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
This project requires a qualified small business contractor to:
- Demolish and legally dispose of one (1) existing 5-riser wooden staircase and one (1) existing 9-riser wooden staircase.
- Fabricate and install new galvanized steel stair assemblies, including slip-resistant industrial treads, code-compliant handrails, and guardrails.
- Perform field-fabrication and on-site welding due to restricted access within the mechanical room.
- Securely anchor new stair systems to the existing structure.
- Coordinate with existing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
- Ensure protection of adjacent surfaces, cleanup, and debris removal.
- Comply with applicable building codes, OSHA regulations, and NIST safety and security requirements.
- Provide a detailed, site-specific Safety Plan within 7 days after award.
- Comply with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12 requirements.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Solicitation (Negotiated RFP)
- Product Service Code: Z2JZ (Repair Or Alteration Of Miscellaneous Buildings)
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Small Business Size Standard: $19.0 Million)
- Period of Performance: 120 days from Notice to Proceed.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Place of Performance: NIST Boulder Campus, Boulder, CO.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposals Due: Friday, May 15, 2026, by 5:00 PM MT.
- Offers must be submitted in original and 10 copies.
- Offerors must acknowledge receipt of any amendments.
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest price and technical acceptability. The technical approach will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis.
Key Dates
- List of Individuals for Site Visit Due: Monday, April 27, 2026, by 9:00 AM MT.
- Site Visit: Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 1:30 PM MT at Building 2.
- Questions Due: Friday, May 8, 2026, by 3:00 PM MT.
- Proposals Due: Friday, May 15, 2026, by 5:00 PM MT.
Contact Information
- Primary: Lauren Lopez (lauren.lopez@nist.gov)
- Secondary: Travis Zoellner (travis.zoellner@nist.gov)
People
Points of Contact
Lauren LopezPRIMARY
Travis ZoellnerSECONDARY
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Posted: Apr 13, 2026