NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - Support Services for the National Construction Safety Team (NCST) Investigation of the Champlain Towers South Partial Collapse

The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), intends to negotiate a sole source contract with J.R. Harris and Company for support services related to the investigation of the Champlain Towers South partial collapse in Surfside, Florida. The procurement aims to secure co-leader support services for the Building History project, which includes analysis and report writing to assess the building's history, structural engineering features, and interactions affecting safety and integrity. This investigation is crucial for improving building safety standards and emergency response procedures in the U.S. Interested parties may submit their capabilities to Lauren P. Roller at lauren.roller@nist.gov by January 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time, as this is not a solicitation for quotes but a notice of intent.