Sources Sought / Notice of Intent to Sole Source-Alerton Envision Maintenance and Emergency Services

The U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, has issued a combined Notice of Intent to Sole Source and Sources Sought notice for Alerton Envision Maintenance and Emergency Services under solicitation number OFPM_TEAM_SS26_29. The agency intends to award a sole-source contract to a specific contractor, asserting it is the only responsible source capable of fulfilling the requirements outlined in the attached Performance Work Statement. This decision stems from the belief that the contractor possesses unique capabilities, experience, and resources that are not replicable by other firms. However, the government is conducting market research to confirm whether any other qualified entities exist that could meet the requirements, and this notice serves as an opportunity for potential offerors to self-identify during the market research phase. The opportunity is open for response until July 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with the notice posted on July 20, 2026. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541519 applies, indicating the work falls under Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services. The place of performance is Gaithersburg, Maryland, and inquiries should be directed to Brandon Butler, the primary point of contact, at brandon.butler@nist.gov. This notice is not a solicitation, and no formal proposals are being requested at this time, but interested parties are encouraged to respond with their capability statements to ensure the government’s determination for sole sourcing is fully informed.