Sources Sought Class 100 Cleanroom Laboratory Services
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 National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), under the Department of Commerce, is conducting a Sources Sought for Class 100 Cleanroom Laboratory Services in Boulder, CO. This market research aims to identify qualified sources capable of providing comprehensive laboratory support for NIST's BMF Cleanroom, Device Integration Facility (DIF), and Precision Imagining Facility (PIF). Responses are due February 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The required services encompass a broad range of specialized tasks within ISO 5 and ISO 7 cleanroom environments, as well as data center standards. Key responsibilities include:
- Cleaning: Specialized cleaning in potentially hazardous areas, adhering to ISO 5, ISO 7, and data center standards.
- Chemical Management: Stocking, filling, emptying, and proper disposal of hazardous waste.
- Gas Cylinder Management: Receiving, cleaning, bagging, and transporting empty gas cylinders.
- Inventory Management: Receiving, stocking, and distributing chemicals, consumables, and packages.
- Garment Management: Receiving, stocking, removing for laundry, and inventory of cleanroom garments.
- Safety Equipment Testing: Regular testing of safety equipment, such as eye wash stations.
- Simple Maintenance: Tasks like particle counts, waste removal, and changing sticky mats.
Performance Standards & Special Requirements
All tasks must be performed to stringent standards, specifically ISO 14644 and IEST-RP-CC018.4. The work areas involve hazards consistent with semiconductor fabrication and microscopy facilities, with NFPA hazard ratings of 4-health, 4-flammability, and 3-instability. Cleaning must be executed without causing damage to sensitive samples and equipment.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Agency: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product Service Code: S299 (Other Housekeeping Services)
- Place of Performance: Boulder, CO (BMF Cleanroom, PIF, DIF, and associated storage areas)
- Response Due: February 6, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC
- Published: January 23, 2026
Purpose
This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee a future award. Responses will inform NIST's acquisition strategy for these critical laboratory support services.
Contact Information
For inquiries, please contact Forest Crumpler at forest.crumpler@nist.gov.