Multiple-Award Architect-Engineer Services
ID: AMD-SSN-26-003Type: Sources Sought
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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)

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ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- GENERAL: OTHER (C219)

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    The Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking qualified architect-engineer firms to provide multiple-award A-E services for its facilities located in Colorado and Hawaii. The procurement aims to secure professional services for design, renovation, and construction projects, including specialized areas such as scientific research laboratories and hazardous material remediation, with a focus on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) disciplines. This initiative is crucial for maintaining and enhancing NIST's operational capabilities across approximately 30 buildings, totaling around 650,000 square feet, which house various scientific and administrative functions. Interested firms must submit their responses by January 16, 2026, and can direct inquiries to Julie Morris at julie.morris@nist.gov or by phone at 303-497-6504.

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    The NIST Boulder Architect/Engineer Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract seeks professional A/E services for facilities in Colorado and Hawaii. This contract primarily focuses on MEP (70%), Architectural (20%), and Civil-Structural (10%) disciplines, requiring prime contractors to perform at least 51% of the work in-house. Services encompass planning, design, construction administration, and specialized support such as sustainable design, accessibility compliance, and various engineering disciplines. The Statement of Work outlines specific requirements for pre-design, design, and construction management, emphasizing adherence to national and local building codes, energy efficiency, and universal design principles. All work must undergo a rigorous Quality Control program, with deliverables submitted in specified electronic and hardcopy formats, including AutoCAD and PDF. Travel to project sites in Boulder, Wellington, and Kauai is required, with strict timelines for travel to each location. Costs for each task order will be negotiated based on hourly labor rates, with most task orders issued on a Firm Fixed Price basis.
    The U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), issued a Request for Information/Sources Sought Notice (AMD-SSN-26-003) for multiple-award Architect-Engineer (A-E) services. This notice is for market research to determine the availability of businesses capable of providing A-E services for NIST-owned facilities in Colorado and Hawaii, which include scientific research laboratories, administrative offices, and various utility systems. The services are needed for design, renovation, and construction projects, including specialized areas like vibration-sensitive laboratories and hazardous material remediation. NIST anticipates a competitive acquisition with a base period of one year and four one-year options, beginning July 1, 2026. Industry sources are invited to submit responses by January 16, 2026, including company information, suggestions for the draft Statement of Work, proposed evaluation factors, pricing information, safety programs, compliance measures, relevant experience, and business details. This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment for a contract award.
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