Presolicitation Notice - Two-Phase Design-Build Acquisition for Modernization and Expansion of Central Utility Plant

The contract pertains to a presolicitation notice issued by the Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), for a two-phase design-build acquisition focused on the modernization and expansion of the Central Utility Plant (CUP) located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The project falls under the NAICS code 236220, which relates to commercial and institutional building construction. This notice signals the initial phase of seeking qualified contractors to participate in a competitive procurement process for this significant infrastructure upgrade. The solicitation number for this opportunity is NB195000-25-00067-1, and the presolicitation was posted on July 15, 2025. The work will be performed at NIST's Gaithersburg location, and the procurement does not specify any set-aside type, indicating that the acquisition is open to all eligible contractors. For further information or inquiries, points of contact are Brandon Butler and Teresa Harris, both accessible via their NIST email addresses. Additional details and updates on this procurement can be found on the official government contracting portal.