NOS NCCOS COOP Oxford Lab BSL-2 Project

SOL #: 1305M426R0030Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Commerce

National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration

DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA

SILVER SPRING, MD, 20910, United States

Place of Performance

Oxford, MD

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

Construction Of Laboratories And Clinics (Y1DB)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/237a956aeb8f4c538b63c60dd95769f3/view

Timeline

Posted

Jun 2, 2026

Last Updated

Jun 2, 2026

Response Deadline

Jun 18, 2026, 9:00 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 Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), under the Department of Commerce, has issued a Presolicitation Notice for the NOS NCCOS COOP Oxford Lab BSL-2 Project. This opportunity seeks construction services to establish a new Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) laboratory, relocate existing equipment, and decommission a trailer at the Cooperative Oxford Laboratory in Oxford, MD. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with an estimated magnitude between $500,000.00 and $1,000,000.00. The solicitation is anticipated to be published on or about June 18, 2026, with proposals due by July 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.

Scope of Work

The project involves construction at one site under a single period of performance, comprising a base scope and three 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.

Services include supervision, licensed design, engineering, labor, materials, permits, documentation, fabrication, and installation. Work encompasses demolition, concrete, architectural, structural, roofing, mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), HVAC, and fire protection systems. The contractor will be responsible for verifying existing conditions, developing permit-ready construction documents, conducting post-construction walkthroughs, providing an electronic closeout package, and offering a one-year warranty on workmanship and materials.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
Period of Performance: 365 calendar days (including Base + Optional CLINs) from Notice to Proceed.
Estimated Magnitude: $500,000.00 to $1,000,000.00.
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with a $45 million small business standard.

Key Dates & Submission

Solicitation Release: On or about June 18, 2026.
Proposal Due Date: July 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
Site Visit: Projected for on or about July 2026; details will be provided in the solicitation package.
Submission Method: Electronically via www.sam.gov.

Evaluation

This will be a competitive procurement utilizing a Tradeoff approach.

Additional Notes

All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. NOAA aims to definitize change orders within 30 days of reviewing and negotiating anticipated costs.