Large-Tier Electrical Construction IDIQ

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is soliciting a Large-Tier Electrical Construction Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for bid-build electrical construction, repairs, renovations, and alterations at its Gaithersburg, Maryland campus. The contract has an estimated value ranging from a minimum of 5,000 dollars to a maximum of 73,788,828 dollars. The scope of work encompasses a broad range of electrical services, including the installation and maintenance of branch circuits, medium voltage distribution, transformers, switchgear, and generators. A significant focus is placed on life safety systems, specifically the demolition and replacement of fire alarm and mass notification systems in Buildings 220, 221, 223, and 225 using Johnson Controls/Simplex equipment in compliance with NFPA 72 and NIST suborder S 7401.01. The procurement follows an advisory multistep process where award is based on the highest technically rated proposal offering a fair and reasonable price. Evaluation factors include bonding capacity, technical approach for the first task order, management plans, and past performance on electrical projects within the last five years. Successful contractors must adhere to strict safety and operational protocols, including NIST suborders for electrical safety, lockout/tagout, and hot work, and must provide a site-specific safety plan within seven days of award. Performance for the initial task order is expected to last 396 days following the issuance of a Notice to Proceed. All work must comply with NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, and OSHA standards, with final acceptance of fire alarm systems requiring verification by an independent testing agency per ASTM E2174.