Sources Sought Notice: FY2026 Multiple Award Construction Contract (MACC)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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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 Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Research Facilities (ORF), is conducting market research through this Sources Sought Notice for a new FY2026 Multiple Award Construction Contract (MACC). This Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is anticipated to have a cumulative ceiling of approximately $3 billion. The government is particularly interested in identifying qualified Woman-Owned Small Businesses. Responses are due by March 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Purpose & Scope
This notice is for market research to identify qualified sources for future construction requirements at NIH facilities in Bethesda, MD. The MACC will support various construction projects through individually issued task orders, utilizing Design-Bid-Build (DBB) or Design-Build (DB) methodologies. Work may include planning, construction, alteration, rehabilitation, demolition, decommissioning, and hazardous material removal. Projects can range from general construction to complex biomedical laboratory, animal research, hospital, and infrastructure projects, often in occupied facilities requiring specialized management of dust, debris, safety, and utility coordination.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Construction Contract (MACC)
- Anticipated Ceiling: Approximately $3 billion
- Ordering Period: Six (6) years
- NAICS Code: 236220 – Commercial and Industrial Building Construction
- Small Business Size Standard: $45 million
Submission Requirements
Interested firms must submit a single combined PDF capability statement electronically. This statement should include:
- Company Information: Name, address, SAM status, business size/category.
- Technical Capability: Demonstrate experience in NAICS 236220 projects, working in occupied facilities, managing concurrent projects, bonding capacity, EMR, self-performance, BIM, and LEED.
- Relevant Project Experience: Projects completed within the last seven years in specific facility types (e.g., biomedical labs, hospitals).
Eligibility / Set-Aside
The government is assessing its acquisition strategy, including potential small business set-asides. Respondents should indicate their business size classification (HUBZone, 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, Other Small Business, Large Business). Small business joint ventures must comply with SBA requirements.
Submission & Deadline
- Submission Deadline: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, no later than 12:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Email to Brian Baek (brian.baek@nih.gov), Amanda Tilton (amanda.tilton@nih.gov), and Clarion Miller (clarion.miller@nih.gov).
- Subject Line: "Sources Sought – FY2026 MACC Capability Statement"
Important Notes
This is for market research only and is not a solicitation for proposals. The government does not intend to award a contract based on this notice and will not provide debriefings. Information submitted is business confidential.