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This is a draft solicitation for a Large-Tier Electrical Construction Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology under the U.S. Department of Commerce. The solicitation, identified by number DRAFT--1333ND26RNB190031, was posted on August 3, 2026, with a response deadline of September 1, 2026, and is intended solely to provide potential contractors with advance insight into upcoming requirements. No proposals will be accepted at this stage, and there will be no formal question-and-answer period due to time constraints. The North American Industry Classification System code is 238210, indicating electrical contracting services, and no small business set-asides are being applied. Work will be performed primarily in Gaithersburg, Maryland, with the contracting office located at the same address. Primary point of contact for inquiries is Travis Zoellner via email, and Patricia Rose is available as a secondary contact with listed phone number. This draft allows industry stakeholders to prepare for the final solicitation but does not constitute a request for proposals.

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Draft IDIQ solicitation for electrical construction services in Gaithersburg, Maryland, no proposals accepted, contact Travis Zoellner.

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Department Of Commerce NistView Agency

NAICS

238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation ContractorsView NAICS

Place of Performance

Gaithersburg, MD, 20899, USA

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NONE

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NIST Buildings 220, 221, 223, 225 Fire Alarm Replacement Narrative

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NIST Buildings 220, 221, 223, & 225 Fire Alarm Replacement Specifications Final

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NIST S 7401.03 Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems Impairment Suborder

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NIST S 7401.02 - ITM of Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems

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NIST Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) Suborder S 7101.56

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NIST Fire Protection & Life Safety for Design and Construction Suborder S 7401.01

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Guidelines for OFPM Contractors and A/E Firms at NIST - Sept 9, 2025

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Solicitation 1333ND26RNB190031 Construction IFB

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NIST Building 225 Fire Alarm Replacement Final Design Submission August 29, 2025

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NIST Electrical Safety Suborder S 7101.64

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NIST Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work Suborder

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NIST Utility Outages Procedure PR 2103.06

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AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Nist
Contacts2 people available
OfficeGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA
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Department Of Commerce Nist
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Office AddressGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA
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Travis Zoellner
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Patricia Rose
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***NOTICE: THIS IS A DRAFT SOLICITATION. THIS DRAFT SOLICITATION IS BEING RELEASED PRIOR TO THE FINAL SOLICITATION IN ORDER TO ALLOW INTERESTED PARTIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW THE REQUIREMENTS AND PREPARE FOR ISSUANCE OF A FINAL SOLICITATION. DUE TO TIME CONSTRAINTS, A FORMAL QUESTION PERIOD WILL NOT BE PROVIDED. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS; NO PROPOSAL SHALL BE SUBMITTED NOR WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME.  ***

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Large-Tier Electrical Construction IDIQ
Solicitation # 333ND26RNB190031
The U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology is soliciting large-tier electrical construction services for its Gaithersburg, Maryland campus through a full and open competition for an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity contract with a five-year ordering period. The contract will have a minimum guaranteed obligation of $5,000 and a total ceiling of $73,788,828 across all awardees for all task orders combined. The initial task order will be awarded shortly after contract award and will require comprehensive electrical work including installations, modifications, repairs, and maintenance of systems ranging from 120-volt single phase to 13,800-volt service, along with medium voltage distribution networks, transformers, switchgear, UPS systems, direct digital controls, life safety systems, and both interior and exterior lighting. Work must be performed in accordance with building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and O&M manuals, including troubleshooting of faults in underground and overhead networks using PILC and EPR cable types, and addressing systems such as fire alarms, gas monitoring, laser safety interlocks, and ventilation controls. The solicitation will use a two-phase advisory process under FAR 15.101(e), where only offerors who successfully submit a Phase 1 proposal may proceed to Phase 2. Evaluation for award will focus on five factors: bonding capacity requiring at least $20M per contract and $70M aggregate, technical capability including approach for the first task order and management plan, past performance, price for the first task order, and subcontracting plan adequacy for non-small businesses. The selection will follow the highest technically rated offerors with a fair and reasonable price standard, with the possibility of a single award if deemed most advantageous to the Government. The solicitation includes a small business reserve notice under FAR 52.219-31 and will be posted via SAM.gov as a presolicitation notice prior to the final release, with the official response deadline set for August 12, 2026. Contracting points of contact include Travis Zoellner and Patricia Rose of NIST.
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NAICS: 334515
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Time Scale Synthesizers
Solicitation # NB688000-26-02413
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) issued a sources sought notice under solicitation number NB688000-26-02413 to assess industry capabilities for the procurement of four high-precision Time Scale Synthesizers, with a response deadline of July 31, 2026. The requirement calls for systems that generate a continuous, coherent time scale from a single atomic clock reference, delivering ultra-stable RF and pulse-per-second outputs with stringent performance metrics including additive phase noise below -100 dBc/Hz at 1 Hz offset, frequency tuning precision of ≤1×10⁻¹⁷, and phase resolution under 1 ps or 63 µrad at 10 MHz. Units must provide at least two RF outputs with ≥+10 dBm power, one 3V PPS output, dual power input support (120V/208V AC and 24V DC), and be rack-mountable with RS-232, USB, or Ethernet interfaces for control and synchronization. Delivery is required to two NIST locations—325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305 and 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20899—with all units to be installed, tested, and accepted by the government within 12 to 18 weeks after order receipt. The solicitation explicitly states that this is not a formal request for quotation but a market research tool aimed at identifying qualified small businesses, with NAICS code 334515 indicating a 750-employee size standard and a preference for domestic manufacturing under potential small business set-aside considerations. All responses must be submitted as a concise capability statement not exceeding four pages, emailed to Lisa Stevens at lisa.stevens@nist.gov, and must include company identification, country of manufacture, technical specifications, and delivery timelines without pricing information, as no formal cost data is requested at this stage. Vendor submissions are required to disclose manufacturing origin to evaluate compliance with potential Buy American Act or Trade Agreements Act obligations in a future solicitation. On-site personnel involved in installation or support must be U.S. citizens, with foreign nationals subject to 30-day preregistration. Packaging, marking, and preservation standards are not detailed in the notice but are expected to be defined in the final requirements document. Acceptance will occur at the delivery
Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals

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NAICS: 423440
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Spare Parts and Consumables SupplyThe contract is for the supply of critical spare parts and consumables necessary to maintain the continuous operation of ultra-low temperature freezers, including essential components such as compressors, controllers, and door seals, as well as consumables like batteries and cleaning agents. The requirement is structured as a subcontract under a Small Business Set Aside designation, ensuring eligibility and prioritization for small businesses, with the NAICS code 423440 indicating classification under wholesale trade of motor vehicle parts and supplies. The solicitation was posted on July 31, 2026, with responses due by August 13, 2026, and is managed by the Department of Commerce, specifically under NIST, though specific performance location and point of contact details are not provided. The nature of the supply is mission-critical, aimed at sustaining serviceability and minimizing downtime for sensitive laboratory equipment requiring precise temperature control.
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NAICS: 811211
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Long-Term Maintenance and Service SupportThis contract provides long-term maintenance and service support for installed ultra-low temperature freezers, encompassing ongoing preventive maintenance, regular calibration, alarm system verification, and prompt emergency repairs to ensure operational continuity and equipment reliability. Remote diagnostics capabilities are included to facilitate proactive issue identification and reduce downtime, supporting sustained performance over the contract period. The work is designated as a Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 811211, restricted to small businesses, and falls under a subcontract structure managed by the Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology. The solicitation was posted on July 31, 2026, with responses due by August 13, 2026, and performance will be carried out at unspecified locations under the oversight of the agency.
Consumer Electronics Repair and Maintenance

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NAICS: 811212
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Post-Delivery Installation and Commissioning ServicesThe contract calls for on-site installation, leveling, electrical verification, and operational testing of ultra-low temperature freezers at the NIST facility in Gaithersburg, with full support for government acceptance testing. All work must be performed at the specified location to ensure the equipment meets stringent performance and safety standards required for federal laboratory use. The services are critical to validating proper functionality prior to formal acceptance by government personnel. This is a Small Business Set Aside subcontract under NAICS code 811212, limited to small business concerns, and the response deadline is August 13, 2026. While specific details about contract value or deliverables beyond installation and testing are not provided, the scope emphasizes precision and compliance with federal infrastructure requirements. The solicitation was posted on July 31, 2026, and is managed by the Department of Commerce through the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
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