Description
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking a qualified electrical contractor to provide one‑year preventative maintenance, testing, and repair services for the Combined Heat and Power (CHP) system located in Building 302. Work must be coordinated with other contractors, performed during scheduled plant shutdowns (Fall 2026 preferred or Spring 2027), and comply with ANSI/NETA MTS standards and NIST safety requirements. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price task order with a period of performance from 01 Oct 2026 through 30 Jun 2027.
• Scope includes inspection, cleaning, testing, and repair of 4160 V switchgear, 13.8 kV transformer, motor control centers, dry‑type transformers, UPS, battery banks, and associated panels.
• Required certifications: NETA‑accredited testing organization, technicians certified to ANSI/NETA ETT‑2022 (Level III or higher).
• Work must be performed during a 5‑day co‑gen shutdown and a 36‑hour full CHP shutdown; non‑outage work may be done normal business hours.
• Deliverables: Job Hazard Analyses, personnel certifications, work schedule, and a final digital report within 4 weeks of completion.
• Submission deadline: 01:00 PM ET, 21 Sep 2026; questions due by 14 Sep 2026.
• Contract value expected to be in the low‑to‑mid six‑figure range for a single‑year task order.