Steam Tunnel Ventilation Replacement
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 Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Boulder Campus, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified and certified 8(a) Small Business construction firms. The purpose is to find contractors capable of performing a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) construction project for the Steam Tunnel Ventilation System Replacement. This is not a request for proposal, but responses will inform a potential future competitive procurement. Capability statements are due by April 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM MT.
Opportunity Details
NIST anticipates awarding a single FFP contract for this project. The primary NAICS Code is 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. All work will be performed at the NIST Boulder Campus, Boulder, CO 80305. The anticipated period of performance is 365 calendar days from the notice to proceed, with work phased between May 1 and October 31 to mitigate freezing risks.
Scope of Work
The project involves replacing the existing steam tunnel ventilation system with new natural gas indirect fired make-up air units (MAUs) at Building 42. Key tasks include:
- Demolition: Removal of existing exterior pad-mounted supply fans, associated ductwork, controls, steam/condensate piping, insulation, valves, and condensate pump.
- New Installation: Procurement and installation of two new natural gas indirect fired MAUs, associated ductwork, natural gas piping, trenching, JCI controls interface, and electric unit heaters with controls.
- Structural: Extension of the existing exterior equipment housekeeping pad.
- Commissioning: Provision of commissioning services in compliance with ASHRAE and NEBB standards.
- Technical Specifications: Detailed requirements for automatic air dampers, electric unit heaters, direct fired gas fired make-up air units, electrical scope, and control sequences (e.g., CO2 monitoring, MAU/heater control, BMS integration via BACnet MSTP).
- Permits: Awareness and adherence to required permits including Roof Access, Penetration, Hot Work, Fire Protection System Impairment, and Excavation permits.
Submission Requirements
Interested 8(a) small business contractors must submit a capability statement, not exceeding ten (10) pages, via email to Travis Zoellner (travis.zoellner@nist.gov). The email subject line must be: "Capability Statement for Steam Tunnel Ventilation System Replacement." The statement should include:
- Company name, address, and UEI number.
- Primary point of contact (name, phone, email).
- Business size and socio-economic status.
- Description of relevant construction experience.
- Bonding capacity (single and aggregate).
- Technical discussion of ability to perform the described services.
- Confirmation of ability to perform a Firm-Fixed-Price construction contract in Boulder, CO.
- Identification and marking of any proprietary process or data. Vendors must be registered at www.sam.gov.
Important Notes
This is for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by the Government to award a contract. No reimbursement will be made for costs associated with providing information.