NOS NCCOS COOP Oxford Lab BSL-2 Project
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 Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), specifically the National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS), is issuing a Presolicitation for construction services at the Cooperative Oxford Laboratory in Oxford, MD. This project, titled "NOS NCCOS COOP Oxford Lab BSL-2 Project," aims to construct a new Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) Laboratory and related facilities. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
The project involves construction at one site under a single period of performance, organized into a base scope and optional scopes:
- CLIN 0001 (Base): New BSL-2 Laboratory, equipment relocation, and trailer decommissioning.
- CLIN 0002 (Option): New Conference Room.
- CLIN 0003 (Option): Equipment Vestibule.
- CLIN 0004 (Option): Laboratory Fume Hood and DI Water System.
The contractor will be responsible for all supervision, licensed design, engineering, labor, materials, permits, documentation, fabrication, and installation. This includes demolition, concrete, architectural, structural, roofing, mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), HVAC, and fire protection systems. The contractor must verify existing conditions, develop permit-ready construction documents, conduct post-construction walkthroughs, and provide an electronic closeout package, including a one-year warranty on workmanship and materials.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (anticipated).
- Period of Performance: 365 calendar days (including Base + Optional CLINs) from Notice to Proceed.
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $500,000.00 and $1,000,000.00.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction.
- Solicitation Release: Anticipated on or about June 18, 2026.
- Offer/Receipt Date/Time: Estimated July 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
Evaluation
This will be a competitive procurement utilizing a Tradeoff approach.
Additional Notes
All interested contractors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. A site visit is projected for on or about July 2026; details will be provided in the solicitation package. NOAA aims to definitize change orders no later than 30 days after reviewing and negotiating anticipated costs. The solicitation and supporting documents will be available electronically at www.sam.gov.