Scissor Lift, Electric, NIST, Gaithersburg, MD
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) is conducting a Sources Sought for market research to identify potential sources capable of providing a new electric scissor lift for the Central Utility Plant (CUP) at its Gaithersburg, Maryland Campus. This is not a solicitation, but a request for information to assess market capabilities and potential small business set-aside opportunities. Responses are due by April 21, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
NIST's Central Utility Plant requires a new electric scissor lift to service steam generators, chillers, and perform general maintenance tasks requiring work at height. The objective is to acquire one new electric scissor lift that meets specific minimum requirements, including a 25-foot platform height, 500 lbs capacity, zero turning radius, 36-inch deck extension, and a 3-year warranty. The requirement also includes delivery, demonstration, and initial training for four operators by an authorized manufacturer's representative.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Request for Comments (Market Research)
- NAICS Code: 333924 – Industrial Truck, Tractor Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (or suggested alternative with rationale)
- Product Service Code: 3990 – Miscellaneous Materials Handling Equipment.
- Response Due: April 21, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
- Published Date: April 3, 2026
- Period of Performance: 120 Calendar days after contract award for delivery and training.
- Warranty: 12-month standard, with an option for a 24-month comprehensive extended warranty.
- Place of Performance: Manufacturer's facility for production; Delivery and training at NIST Gaithersburg Campus, MD.
Submission Requirements
Interested and capable sources must submit a Capabilities Statement (maximum 20 pages) electronically via email to the Primary Point of Contact (Shawn Borisow, shawn.borisow@nist.gov) with a courtesy copy to the Alternate POC. The statement must include:
- Company name, address, and POC information.
- UEI/CAGE code registered in SAM.gov.
- Business size (large/small) under the specified NAICS or a recommended alternative with rationale.
- Company profile description.
- Statement of Capability detailing skills, experience, knowledge, and proposed equipment, including the percentage of work to be self-performed.
- Recent experience (within the last five years).
- Any other relevant information.
Additionally, contractors are invited to provide comments and recommendations on the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) using the attached Request for Comments sheet.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This market research will be used to assess the amount of interest and capability in the current market to determine if any Small Business Set-aside opportunities exist for this potential requirement. All Small Business Set-aside categories will be considered.
Important Notes
This is not a Request for Proposals, Quotations, or Bids. The Government will not pay for any information submitted, nor will it respond to questions or requests for information regarding this announcement. Responses will not be used as proposals, and respondents will not be notified of evaluation results. Delivery to NIST Gaithersburg Campus requires 5 days' advance notice and adherence to specific gate entry (Gate F for delivery, Gate A for training personnel) and hours (Mon-Fri, 6:00 am - 3:30 pm). Delivery and training costs must be included in the price of the scissor lift.