Notice of Intent to Sole Source B215 HEPA PCAS
ID: NB195000-25-00004Type: Special Notice
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYDEPT OF COMMERCE NISTGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

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Engineering Services (541330)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/48b961059b494074b874f86d01897fdb/view
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    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Burdette Koehler Murphy Associates Inc. (BKM) for Post Construction Award Services (PCAS) related to the Building 215 Clean Room HEPA Filter Replacement Construction Project. The contract will encompass essential services such as on-site construction observation, design issue resolution, and quality assurance inspections, leveraging the design work previously completed by BKM under an earlier task order. This procurement is critical for ensuring compliance with Maryland's professional engineering requirements and maintaining the integrity of the construction project. Interested parties may express their interest and capabilities via email to tamela.lewis@nist.gov, as no solicitation package will be issued, and the contract value is not specified.

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    Name: Client Services, Title: Client Services, Phone: 1.877.933.3243, Fax: 703.422.7822, Email: Clientservices@fedbid.com;
    Richard 'Trent' Stevens
    richard.stevens@nist.gov
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