FDA Lab Renovation in Silver Spring, MD

The General Services Administration is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice for construction services to renovate the Federal Research Center of the FDA in Silver Spring, Maryland. This design-bid-build project involves the reconfiguration and update of 13 laboratories and equipment rooms on the first floor and 19 on the second floor of Building 64. Key technical requirements include the installation of a bulk nitrogen storage and distribution system with an external reinforced concrete pad. All work must adhere to GSA Public Buildings Service Core Buildings Standards and be executed within an occupied, fully functioning critical mission support laboratory, requiring the contractor to minimize disruptions to ongoing tests while maintaining strict safety and security controls. The estimated contract value is between 5 million and 10 million dollars, with an anticipated award date in Summer 2027 and an estimated performance duration of 18 months. Under NAICS code 236220, the GSA is seeking capability statements from interested firms, including those with small business, HUBZone, Women-Owned, or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned designations. Qualified respondents must provide a five-page PDF capability statement by November 5, 2026, demonstrating experience with projects over 5 million dollars completed within the last five years and providing evidence of bonding capability up to 10 million dollars. Submissions should be directed to Contracting Officer Shane Fawcett.