Water and Sewer Utility Services for NIST Gaithersburg Campus
ID: NB193000-25-00764Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (924110)

PSC

UTILITIES- WATER (S114)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/16faa7f62c994c6b852d7f55d9de898d/view
Timeline
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    Posted Mar 27, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Mar 27, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 26, 2025, 5:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to contract with the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) for water and sewer utility services at its Gaithersburg, Maryland campus. This sole-source procurement is necessary due to WSSC's exclusive rights as the only provider of such services in Montgomery County, ensuring reliable and uninterrupted service that meets regulatory standards. The contract is projected to cover the period from April 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026, with an estimated total value of approximately $3.78 million. For inquiries, interested parties may contact Helen Wesley at helen.wesley@nist.gov or Tony Schmidt at tony.schmidt@nist.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
Helen Wesley
helen.wesley@nist.gov
Tony Schmidt
tony.schmidt@nist.gov
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193000-25-00764 JOFOC.FINAL.pdf
Mar 27, 2025, 5:05 PM UTC
The U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking to justify a noncompetitive procurement for water and sewer services for its Gaithersburg, Maryland campus. The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) is identified as the sole provider of these services due to its legislative establishment that grants it exclusive rights in Montgomery County. The contract is projected to cover the period from April 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026, with an estimated total value of approximately $3.78 million. The justification emphasizes the need for reliable, uninterrupted service compliant with various regulatory standards. Market research confirmed WSSC's unique qualifications, and no competition was solicited as it is mandated by law for the services required. The anticipated costs are deemed fair and reasonable, based on historical usage patterns and WSSC’s public utility rate structures. The document also specifies that future actions may be taken to remove barriers to competition should the regulatory landscape change. Notably, the procurement falls under statutory authority allowing exceptions to full and open competition.
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