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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Commerce was posted on April 29, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

SITE Domestic Water Valve Replacements Phase 2, NIST, Boulder, CO

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NB194000-26-01244Federal

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The U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), through its Acquisition Management Division, is conducting market research under a Sources Sought notice for theSITE Domestic Water Valve Replacements Phase 2 project at the NIST Boulder, Colorado campus. This effort is strictly for planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposals, or binding commitment to award a contract. The work involves removing approximately 350 linear feet of existing six-inch cast iron domestic water piping and replacing it with Blue Brute C900 PVC pipe, along with replacing three critical valves: one six-inch fire hydrant valve, one six-inch water main valve, and one six-inch branch valve. Work areas include the Daycare center lawn between Building 26 and the main entrance sidewalk of Building 3, requiring meticulous coordination to minimize disruptions to facility operations and public safety, with specific constraints such as weekend-only valve replacements, three-week advance notice for daycare closures, and mandatory impairment permits for fire hydrant service interruptions. All work must comply with NIST security protocols including HSPD-12, FIPS 201, and OMB M-05-24 and M-19-17, requiring personnel to obtain and wear NIST-issued identification badges and complete NIST-specific safety training. Technical requirements include installation of #12 AWG HS-CCS tracer wire along the entire pipeline, use of Mueller Resilient Wedge Gate Valves or approved equivalents with cathodic protection, and concrete specifications of 5,000 PSI compressive strength, air-entrained at 6% ±1.5%, with membrane curing and broom finish for sidewalk restoration. Sod replacement must use 100% certified Merion Kentucky Bluegrass blend sourced from Colorado. The project requires submission of a Site Specific Safety Plan, project schedule, material certifications, testing and disinfection reports, and concrete mix designs, all in PDF format for COR review within 10 days of submission, with acceptance conditional upon successful on-site pressure testing and disinfection per manufacturer and regulatory standards. Interested parties are required to submit a capabilities statement of no more than 20 pages, including company name, address, UEI or CAGE code from SAM.gov, classification as a small or large business under NAICS 237110 with rationale if recommending an alternative, a company profile, detailed statement of capability indicating self-performed versus subcontracted work, and examples of

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NIST seeks contractor capabilities for replacing 350 feet water piping at Boulder campus, no bids.

Agency

Department Of Commerce NistView Agency

NAICS

237110 - Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures ConstructionView NAICS

Place of Performance

Boulder, CO, 80305, USA

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NONE

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Water Valve Replacement PH2 Sources Sought NIST Boulder CO

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AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Nist
Contacts1 person available
OfficeGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA
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Department Of Commerce Nist
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Office AddressGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA
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Shawn Borisow

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ENSURE TO CHECK ATTACHMENTS FOR A DRAFT STATEMENT OF WORK


SITE Domestic Water Valve Replacements Phase 2


at the NIST Boulder, CO Campus


SOURCES SOUGHT


Original Set Aside: N/A, TBD


Set Aside: N/A, TBD


Classification Code: Z1JZ – Maintenance of Miscellaneous Buildings


NAICS Code: 237 – Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction/237110 – Water and Sewer Line Related Structures Construction


Synopsis: ***PLEASE OPEN ATTACHMENTS FOR COMPLETE SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT INFORMATION***


In accordance with (IAW) FAR RFO 15.101(c)(3) this is a SOURCES SOUGHT FOR MARKET RESEARCH. THIS


SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS, QUOTATIONS OR BIDS. This announcement constitutes a Sources Sought (market survey). This notice is a request for information to provide data for planning purposes only and does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, a Request for Proposals, a Solicitation, a Request for Quotes, or an indication the Government will contract for the services contained in this Sources Sought. A solicitation is not currently available. This Sources Sought is a market research tool used by the acquisition team to determine potential and eligible businesses that have the capability and interest in providing the required commercial services described herein, prior to determining the method of acquisition. This also serves as a Request for Comments on the draft statement of work (SOW) for the planned project.


The U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Acquisition Management Division (AMD), is seeking information from potential sources that are capable and interested in performing the work on a commercial contract at the NIST Boulder, Colorado Campus Site.


This request is not to be construed as a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this notice. The Government does not reimburse respondents for any cost associated with this source sought or reimburse expenses incurred to interested parties for preparing a response as a result of this posting. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information or comments received from potential sources as a result of this Sources Sought and Request for Comments announcement. Any responses received will not be used as a proposal. Respondents will not be notified of the Sources Sought evaluation results, nor will questions be addressed by the Government.


The results of this Sources Sought will be utilized to assess the amount of interest and capability in the current market, and to determine if any Small Business Set-aside opportunities exist for this potential requirement. All Small Business Set-aside categories will be considered. This market research tool will be used to identify potential and eligible service contractors, of all sizes, prior to determining the method of acquisition and level of announcement for issuance of a solicitation.


The Request for Comments portion of this Sources Sought provides contractors the opportunity to make any comments, including recommendations, regarding the draft SOW for the potential project. Comments will be used for consideration in the development of the SOW. The Government will not provide responses to any questions or Requests for Information regarding this project as a part of this Sources Sought and Request for Comments.


Project Description:


NIST, OFPM, the purpose of this project is to remove and replace domestic water piping and valves. Remove approximately 350 linear feet of existing 6-inch cast iron domestic water piping and replace it with PVC piping. Work includes the removal and replacement of one 6-inch fire hydrant valve, one 6-inch water main valve and one 6-inch branch valve. Work location is the NIST Boulder Campus, Daycare center lawn, Building 26 to the front of Building 3 main entrance sidewalk.


Sources Sought: Interested and capable sources are requested to electronically submit a Capabilities Statement with supporting supplemental data supporting the exact product that is recommended. The submission shall be no more than twenty (20) pages in length inclusive of the following information:


  1. Company name and address. The name, position title, telephone number and email address of a company point of contact (POC).
  2. UEI/CAGE code registered in the system for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.
  3. Indicate whether your company is a large business or a small business under the NAICS code specified in this announcement or the suggested NAICS code with rational as to why the recommendation is a better choice, versus the previously listed project NAICS.
  4. Company Profile description.
  5. Statement of Capability stating your company's skills, experience, knowledge, and supplemental data of the organizations proposed equipment to the work requirement. Additionally, address the percentage of this work requirement that will be self-performed, and what portions and to who/whom will not be self-performed.
  6. Recent experience is experience performed within the last five (5) years. If none then please state, there is none.
  7. Any other relevant information that is not listed above which the Government may consider in developing the service requirement and market research.



Request for Comments: All comments provided in response to the Sources Sought shall be submitted electronically on the attached Request for Comments sheet. Comments will be used for consideration in the development of the SOW. The Government will not provide responses to any questions, Requests for Information, regarding this project as a part of this Sources Sought and Request for Comments.


Submittal Instructions: All responses to this Sources Sought shall be submitted via email by the required Response Date to Primary Point of Contact with a courtesy copy to the Alternate Point of Contact in this announcement.

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