NIST Fire Engine and Hazmat Unit Truck Maintenance and Repairs – Combined Sources Sought/Notice of Intent to Sole Source
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) has issued a Combined Sources Sought and Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Fire Engine and Hazmat Unit Truck Maintenance and Repairs. NIST intends to award a sole source contract to Atlantic Emergency Solutions, Inc. (Manassas, VA) under FAR 12.102(a), but is seeking information from other capable sources. Responses are due March 24, 2026.
Purpose & Background
NIST's Fire Department requires maintenance and repairs for its fire engine and hazmat truck, critical for Fire, Medical, and Hazardous material emergency response. Previous contracts with Atlantic Emergency Solutions, Inc. for diagnostics and repairs identified additional issues requiring a new contract due to a lapse in funding. The intent to sole source is based on the apparatus already being at Atlantic Emergency Solutions' facility, aiming to avoid unnecessary costs, delays, and extended downtime associated with transporting the equipment to another vendor.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves diagnostic and repair services to return the fire engine and hazmat truck to operational condition.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Notice of Intent to Sole Source
- NAICS: 811111
- PSC: J023 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, And Cycles)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 24, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
- Published: March 10, 2026
- Place of Performance: Gaithersburg, MD 20899, United States
Response Requirements
Interested parties should submit responses via email to the Primary Point of Contact, including:
- Company name, address, contact information (name, email, phone), and UEI.
- Details of capabilities meeting or exceeding NIST's requirements.
- Evidence of authorized reseller status.
- Identification of any unduly restrictive requirements and suggestions for small business participation.
- Small business status (small or other than small) and suggested alternative NAICS codes if applicable.
- Existing Federal Supply Schedule or other relevant contract numbers.
- Firm's experience (prime, subcontractor, or consultant) providing similar services.
- Any other valuable market research information.
- Indication of interest in engaging for further understanding.
Additional Notes
This is for market research and planning purposes only; it is not a solicitation or a commitment to award a contract. Responses will not be considered proposals or quotations, and no award will be made as a result of this notice. Questions regarding this notice must be submitted by March 12, 2026, 2:00 PM ET.