ContractPresolicitationTotal Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Presolicitation Notice: Mechanical Electrical Plumbing A/E IDIQ

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 1333ND26QNB190164
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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Notice Type
Presolicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The National Institute of Standards and Technology is planning a total small business set-aside multiple award Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing Architectural and Engineering IDIQ contract to support maintenance, modification, and improvement of specialized facility systems at its Gaithersburg, Maryland campus. The work includes planning, evaluation, design, engineering, and related support for task orders covering items such as utility lines, electrical equipment, fire alarm systems, HVAC and steam systems, renovations, metering, and other facility upgrades across laboratories, offices, industrial spaces, and other Montgomery County facilities. This is not a design-build contract, though some construction management support may be required, and the effort emphasizes licensed key personnel, campus design standards, quality assurance, and security and safety requirements. NIST expects to issue the solicitation on or about April 30, 2026, with a base year and four one-year ordering periods, an anticipated award date in September 2026, task orders ranging from $75,000 to $5,000,000, and an aggregate contract value of $9.8 million.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
541330
Engineering Services
PSC Code
C211
ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- GENERAL: LANDSCAPING, INTERIOR LAYOUT, AND DESIGNING

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
Attachment 2-Statement of Work NIST AE MEP IDIQ .pdf
PDF325 KBApr 17, 2026
AI Summary
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) seeks Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing (MEP) Architectural & Engineering (AE) services through an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This contract will support the maintenance, modification, and improvement of specialized facility mechanical and electrical systems across NIST's Gaithersburg, Maryland campus and other Montgomery County facilities. The scope includes repairs, replacements, and upgrades to various facility types (laboratories, offices, industrial), campus utility systems, and Program of Requirements (POR) development for Design/Build projects. Services encompass design phases (surveys, studies, drawings, specifications) and construction phases (submittal reviews, RFI responses, quality assurance, commissioning support). The contract will have a one-year base period and four one-year option periods. Key personnel, including Project Managers, Senior Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Engineers, must be licensed and credentialed. Strict requirements for project management, quality assurance, design standards (e.g., AutoCAD, CSI MasterFormat), and safety and security on the NIST campus are outlined. The government will issue task orders with specific deliverables and payment schedules, retaining ownership of all developed documents and intellectual property.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedApr 17, 2026
expiryArchive DateApr 30, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Sub-Tier
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY
Office
DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST

Point of Contact

Name
Sasha Bradford

Place of Performance

Gaithersburg, Maryland, UNITED STATES

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