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Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) Benchmark Assessment and Standardization Initiative
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), through its Acquisition Management Division, is conducting market research under Sources Sought Notice OFPM_TEAM_SS26-30 to assess the availability of small business concerns capable of performing a comprehensive evaluation and standardization of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) across its Gaithersburg, Maryland and Boulder, Colorado campuses. This effort is not a solicitation and no contract will result directly from this notice; however, it is intended to inform the development of a future procurement expected to be awarded in September 2026. The requirement will utilize FAR Part 12 commercial item procedures and will be structured as a firm-fixed-price contract with a six-month performance period, requiring the contractor to benchmark existing JHAs against OSHA, ANSI Z10, and ISO 45001 standards, identify gaps, develop a standardized JHA template and evaluation rubric, create a risk matrix, and produce training materials and an implementation plan. Deliverables must be submitted in specified formats and will be reviewed by NIST’s Contracting Officer’s Representative, with all outputs becoming Government property. On-site work at both campuses is mandatory for key activities, while other tasks may be performed remotely. Interested small businesses—including SDVOSBs, WOSBs, HUBZones, and 8(a) firms—are requested to submit a brief capabilities package by July 28, 2026, via email to Helen Wesley and Tony Schmidt, detailing relevant project experience from the past three years, company profile with UEI number, evidence of small business designation, and a positive statement of intent to respond to a future set-aside solicitation. No payment will be made for responses, and submission is voluntary but encouraged to assist NIST in tailoring its requirements. The contractor must comply with stringent security protocols, including obtaining a PIV credential, undergoing a low-risk background investigation per HSPD-12 and FIPS 201, wearing NIST-issued identification badges on-site, and submitting a personnel roster within 14 days of contract award. Technical staff must meet minimum qualifications, such as OSHA 30-hour certification and experience with occupational safety standards, while the project lead is expected to hold CSP/ASP and preferably PMP credentials. An optional task for a safety culture assessment may be exercised, extending performance duration and scope. The evaluation of future proposals will prioritize technical quality, alignment with federal and industry standards, risk-informed analysis, and implementation
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Gaithersburg, MD, 20899, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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Sources Sought Notice Number:
OFPM_TEAM_SS26-30
Notice Type:
Sources Sought
Synopsis:
07/21/2026
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation or a request for proposal and no contract will be awarded from this notice. No solicitation or specifications are available at this time.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Acquisition Management Division, is conducting market research to determine if any Small Business concerns have the current relevant qualifications, experience, personnel, and capability to perform the work described herein.
NIST has a requirement to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of existing Office of Facilities and Property Management (OFPM) Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) and develop a standardized JHA framework at the NIST Gaithersburg campus and the NIST Boulder campus located in Gaithersburg, MD and Boulder, CO, respectively.
The objective is to improve hazard recognition, regulatory compliance, and consistency in JHA development and use across OFPM operations.
This requirement will be a contract utilizing the commercial item procedures of FAR Part 12. The contractor must assess current JHAs, benchmark them against regulatory and industry standards and best practices, identify gaps, develop an evaluation rubric and risk matrix, design a standardized JHA template, and provide implementation guidance and training materials.
All qualified Small Businesses are encouraged to respond. The Government will not pay for any information solicited. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. One of the main purposes of this Sources Sought Notice is to assist the Contracting Officer in determining if a Set-Aside is the acceptable strategy for the procurement. The Government anticipates a contract award for these services in or about September 2026.
It is requested that interested parties submit a brief capabilities package. The package shall address, at a minimum, the following:
- Examples of projects worked within the last three (3) years of a similar size, scope, complexity and duration as the work indicated. State whether your firm worked as a prime or subcontractor, contract value, brief description of how the referenced contract relates to the work described and provide an agency or owner point of contact.
- Company profile, to include number of employees, annual receipts, office location(s), and UEI number.
- Evidence to establish your company's standing as a SDVOSB, WOSB, HUBZone, 8(a) or other small business concern.
- A positive statement of your intention to submit a proposal for this requirement if set-aside for your socio-economic group.
The capabilities package requested under this Sources Sought Notice is not expected to be a proposal, but rather a short statement regarding the company's ability to demonstrate existing expertise and experience in relation to this procurement. Any commercial brochures or currently existing marketing material may also be submitted with the capabilities package. Submission of a capabilities package is not a prerequisite to any potential future offerings, but participation will assist NIST in tailoring its requirements to be consistent with industry standards.
Responses to this Sources Sought Notice shall be emailed to Helen Wesley at helen.wesley@nist.gov and carbon copied to Tony Schmidt at tony.schmidt@nist.gov.
Responses must be received by 5PM ET, July 28, 2026. Electronic submissions are requested. Questions regarding this notice may be addressed to Helen Wesley at helen.wesley@nist.gov and carbon copied to Tony Schmidt at tony.schmidt@nist.gov.
Failure to submit all information requested may result in a contractor not being considered as an interested small business concern.
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