Semantic Interoperability for Automated Configuration of Building Control Analytics

The contract involves the development of a software component aimed at enhancing semantic interoperability within building control analytics, specifically for the ZandrEA project managed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The primary goal is to replace existing hardcoded configuration assumptions with a dynamic, runtime-configurable system that facilitates automated fault detection and diagnostics in large commercial buildings. The work is scheduled to be performed over a 12-month period starting September 1, 2025, at the contractor’s site, and involves tasks such as setting up a development environment, creating a Surveillance Information File format, upgrading source code, developing queries, and conducting testing. The contract emphasizes the need for a qualified senior scientist or engineer with relevant experience, and regular bi-weekly updates with NIST are required to monitor progress. The solicitation is issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation under FAR procedures, with a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541513. It is an unrestricted procurement, open to all qualified small businesses, with a firm-fixed price purchase order anticipated for a 12-month performance period. Offerors are required to submit separate technical and price quotations by July 23, 2025, following detailed instructions outlined in the solicitation documents. The procurement includes specific evaluation criteria, clauses, and instructions to ensure compliance and responsiveness. The contract aims to support NIST’s efforts to advance building automation systems through innovative software solutions, with all terms and conditions aligned with the latest Federal Acquisition Circular.