Sources Sought: NIST Underground Site Utilities Replacement MATOC IDIQ

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting market research to identify qualified contractors capable of performing large-scale underground utility replacement work at the NIST Gaithersburg, Maryland campus. The project involves replacing various underground utilities, including chilled water supply and return, high-pressure steam, electrical duct banks, and more. The contract type is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) with a period of performance of up to 12 years. The total program capacity is up to $1.1 billion, with estimated task order sizes ranging from $5 million to $100 million. Some key points to consider: • The project requires experience with phased or concurrent Design-Build projects and the ability to self-perform or manage trenchless construction methods. • Contractors must demonstrate the capability to perform work under continuous operations, access maintenance, historic preservation, and security requirements. • The submission requirements include a capabilities statement and responses to market research questions, which should not exceed 10 pages in total. • The deadline for submissions is February 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.