NIST Boulder Building 4 Generator and ATS Replacement

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) at its Boulder Campus is seeking a firm-fixed-price contractor to remove and replace the existing standby emergency generator and Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) serving Building 4. The contractor must supply all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and incidentals required to remove the old systems and install a new standby emergency generator capable of operating on both natural gas and diesel fuel, along with a compatible ATS. The scope includes all associated electrical modifications, conduit and wiring installation, testing, commissioning, and documentation, all in strict compliance with the Statement of Work, applicable national codes and standards, and NIST’s own site-specific requirements. The project aims to ensure uninterrupted emergency power supply for critical operations within the building. The solicitation, identified as 1333ND26RNB190034, was posted on July 10, 2026, and is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 238210. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 23, 2026, at 1 p.m. in Building 4, following a list of individuals approved for the visit on July 21, 2026. Questions from prospective bidders must be submitted by July 30, 2026, and proposals are due no later than August 12, 2026. The contract will be performed at the Boulder, Colorado location, with primary point of contact Lauren Lopez and secondary contact Travis Zoellner available via email for inquiries. The official solicitation can be accessed through the SAM.gov portal.