Steam Tunnel Ventilation Replacement
Overview
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Set Aside
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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) in Boulder, CO, is soliciting proposals for Construction Services to replace its Steam Tunnel Ventilation System. This acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 236220. The project aims to replace the existing steam heating coil system with natural gas indirect fired make-up air units (MAU's) to ensure continuous and reliable ventilation. Offers are due by August 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
This construction effort includes the procurement and delivery of a complete, operational tunnel ventilation system. Key tasks involve:
- Removal of the existing steam tunnel ventilation system, including piping, insulation, valves, hangers, and condensate pump.
- Installation of new gas-fired make-up air handling units, associated ductwork, natural gas piping, and controls.
- Installation of electric unit heaters and their controls.
- Provision of electrical service for all new equipment.
- Maintaining and delivering red-lined construction drawings.
- Ensuring all new and existing equipment within project boundaries are safely accessible for operations and maintenance.
- Adhering to all requirements in the Construction Document (CD) drawings and specifications, with the more stringent criteria applying in case of discrepancies.
- Extending the existing exterior equipment housekeeping pad.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: 365 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.
- Performance Phasing: Work will be planned and executed between May 1 and October 31 to mitigate freezing risks.
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Small Business Size Standard: $45.0 Million)
- Response Due: August 5, 2026, by 3:00 PM MT
- Published Date: June 17, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical Approach, Schedule, Past Performance, and Price. Technical Approach and Schedule are considered more important than Past Performance, and all non-price factors combined are more important than Price. The Government intends to award to the responsible Offeror whose proposal represents the best value.
Additional Notes
- Performance and Payment Bonds are required.
- Award is subject to the City of Boulder Sales/Use Tax.
- A preliminary construction schedule (Gantt chart), Quality Control Plan (within 30 days of award), and a detailed, site-specific Safety Plan (within 7 days of award) are required.
- The Notice to Proceed will not be issued until the contractor's Site Specific Safety Plan has been accepted.
- Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12 requirements for physical access is mandatory.