Building 245 PLA Sources Sought
ID: OFPM_Team_A_SS25_13Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYDEPT OF COMMERCE NISTGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

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https://sam.gov/opp/a3c61aae452c4ab88a6c8d9b8d481a33/view
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    Description

    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is conducting market research for a potential Project Labor Agreement (PLA) related to the modernization of Building 245 at its Gaithersburg, Maryland campus. This initiative, estimated at approximately $180 million, involves extensive renovations, including the construction of additional wings and the modernization of existing laboratory spaces, while ensuring that the site remains operational throughout the construction process. The government is seeking input from the construction community regarding the implications of implementing a PLA, including insights on previous PLA projects, labor supply issues, and any specialized construction challenges. Interested parties can direct their responses and inquiries to Gary L. Kaufman at gary.kaufman@nist.gov or Michael J. Wigfall at michael.wigfall@nist.gov, with the understanding that this notice is for planning purposes only and does not solicit proposals or imply contract awards.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Gary L. Kaufman
    gary.kaufman@nist.gov
    Michael J. Wigfall
    (301) 975-8173
    michael.wigfall@nist.gov
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    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) issued a special notice for market research regarding the potential use of a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for the modernization of Building 245 at its Gaithersburg, MD campus. This initiative, valued at approximately $180 million, focuses on extensive renovations, including the construction of additional wings and modernization of existing lab spaces. The site must remain operational throughout construction, necessitating a phased approach to maintain access for employees and emergency services. The government is seeking input from the construction community on the implications of implementing a PLA, as mandated by federal regulations for large projects, unless an exception is warranted. Responses must address various aspects of PLA impact, knowledge of previous PLA projects in the area, labor supply issues, and any specialized construction challenges. The government intends to use the feedback to determine whether to proceed with or exempt the PLA requirement. This notice serves exclusively for planning purposes and does not seek proposals or imply contract awards.
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