Z--NOS NCCOS COOP OXFORD LAB BSL 2 PROJECT (FEO PROJE

The Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking a qualified small business contractor to design, construct, and commission a permanent Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) laboratory at 904 S. Morris Street in Oxford, Maryland, replacing an aging temporary trailer facility. The project includes approximately 700 square feet of new laboratory space built within an existing building, requiring full coordination of demolition, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, and architectural trade work. The contractor must verify existing conditions, develop permit-ready construction documentation, and manage all aspects of construction to ensure seamless transition of equipment and operations from the temporary trailer to the new facility, followed by decontamination and decommissioning of the trailer space. The primary scope, identified as CLIN 0001, encompasses the base laboratory build-out, equipment relocation, and trailer removal, while optional line items include a conference room, equipment vestibule, and a laboratory fume hood with deionized water system, all within an estimated total contract value of $500,000 to $1,000,000. The estimated performance period is 365 calendar days from issuance of the Notice to Proceed, with all work subject to strict biosafety and federal facility compliance standards to support NOAA’s National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science and related research missions. This procurement is structured as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5 and classified under NAICS Code 236220 for Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, restricting eligibility to small businesses fully certified under the program. The solicitation will be released via SAM.gov, with proposals due on or about July 20, 2026, following a mandatory site visit in July 2026. Award will be made using a Tradeoff approach under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 15.2 framework, evaluating technical and cost proposals holistically rather than through fixed weighting. Contractors must be actively registered in SAM, and performance is subject to rigorous acceptance protocols, including a 1- to 2-hour walkthrough prior to CLIN acceptance covering layout, door operation, HVAC controls, emergency equipment locations, and utility shutoffs. Final delivery requires an electronic closeout package including as-built drawings in PDF format, operational manuals, warranty documentation, test reports for airflow, eyewash, hood integrity, and electrical systems, along with a detailed Excel breakdown