NIST Boulder B1 Wing 6 Seal Above Hallway Doors

The contract pertains to the B1 Wing 6 Seal Above Hallway Doors Project at the NIST Boulder campus in Colorado, with the primary objective of thermally and mechanically isolating Wing 6 from the Spine corridor by extending the demising wall vertically to the structural concrete deck above, eliminating a 2- to 3.5-foot gap. The work includes sealing all penetrations and abandoned openings in the wall separating the Women’s restroom from the Spine corridor using fire-rated materials, and installing temporary chain link fencing and safety barriers to secure the site. An optional scope may involve reconstructing Storage Room #4089, installing hollow metal door frames and doors with security hardware, sealing additional penetrations, providing supplemental fire sprinkler protection, installing interior lighting, and affixing NIST-standard signage. All work must comply with NIST campus safety and construction requirements, including adherence to the NIST Boulder General Contractor Requirements, Safety Plan Checklist, and Physical Access Control Standards. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, site protection, and debris removal under a firm fixed-price contract, with performance to commence within 10 calendar days of notice to proceed and to be completed within 183 days thereafter, using an estimated notice date of October 15, 2026. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 236220, with proposals due by 5:00 PM MT on July 15, 2026, and evaluation conducted on a lowest price technically acceptable basis, requiring a pass/fail review of the technical approach and schedule. Site visits are scheduled for July 2, 2026, and questions must be submitted by July 6, 2026. Contractors must maintain active SAM registration with current UEI and CAGE codes, submit complete representations and certifications, and comply with Davis-Bacon wage requirements, labor standards, and OSHA-aligned safety protocols. Access to the NIST campus requires compliance with real ID Act standards and submission of security documentation via secure channels. Invoicing must be submitted electronically to INVOICE@NIST.GOV or through the Treasury’s IPP system, including precise contract line item details, UEI, and cumulative invoicing data. The contract incorporates FAR and Commerce Acquisition Regulation clauses regarding disputes, termination for convenience, warranty of construction, subcontracting, equal opportunity, and compliance with laws, and requires submission of quality control and site-specific safety plans approved by