The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) requires transportation shuttle services for its Gaithersburg, Maryland campus. This firm-fixed-price contract mandates the provision of labor and vehicles for transporting NIST customers, associates, and visitors to and from local transportation hubs. Key personnel include CDL-licensed drivers with at least three years of experience and no recent traffic violations, who must pass background checks. Services include METRO and MARC shuttle runs, transportation for the SURF Program, NIST Center for Neutron Research Summer School, and the NIST Cybersecurity Risk Management Conference, as well as general and emergency transportation services. The contract covers the period from April 4, 2026, to April 3, 2027, with regular business hours from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The contractor must maintain a fleet of specified vehicles, including handicap-accessible options, and ensure on-time service with immediate replacement in case of breakdowns.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) issued a Sources Sought Notice (AMD-SSN-26-001) to gather information from businesses capable of providing transportation shuttle services to its Gaithersburg, Maryland, campus. This notice, primarily for market research, aims to determine an acquisition strategy for scheduled and on-demand services, anticipated to begin April 4, 2026, with a base year, four option years, and a potential six-month extension. NIST is seeking input on the draft Statement of Work, suggested evaluation factors, commercial pricing, safety programs, regulatory compliance, company experience, and capability to provide transportation services. Responses are due by December 22, 2025, and should avoid proprietary information, focusing on company details, capabilities, and suggestions for the upcoming competitive acquisition.