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B225 Duct Cleaning Services — Maint/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment- Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, and Air Circulating Equipment

Issued by COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF · NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY · DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST · via SAM.gov — US federal contract opportunities

Published
14 Sept 2026
Closes
Reference
1333ND26QNB190579
Location
MD, United States
Sector
Facility Management & Cleaning

Details

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF · NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY · DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST is soliciting B225 Duct Cleaning Services — Maint/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment- Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, and Air Circulating Equipment. Solicitation number 1333ND26QNB190579. Classified under NAICS 561790 — Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings. Product/service code J041 — MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- REFRIGERATION, AIR CONDITIONING, AND AIR CIRCULATING EQUIPMENT. Place of performance: MD, USA. Responses are due by 17 September 2026 14:00 UTC. Posted on SAM.gov, the US federal contract opportunities system; registration is required to bid.

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation NOTICE

Solicitation Number: 1333ND26QNB190579

Title: Duct Cleaning Services at the Gaithersburg Campus located in Gaithersburg, MD (Multiple Building Locations)

Agency/Office: National Institute of Standards & Technology

Classification Code:

J041 - MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- REFRIGERATION, AIR CONDITIONING, AND AIR CIRCULATING EQUIPMENT

NAICS Code:

561790 – Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings (Duct Cleaning)

Description(s):

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services pursuant to RFO 12.201-1, Simplified Procedures, prepared in accordance with RFO 12.202, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and further notice will not be issued. The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) intends to issue a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for Duct Cleaning Services at the NIST Campus located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. This acquisition is for a performance-based contract, solicited, evaluated, awarded, and administered using the Commercial Item procedures of RFO Part 12 for management, supervision, labor, materials, equipment, and supplies. The contractor under the resulting contract will be responsible for the efficient, effective, economical, and satisfactory operation, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, and minor repairs of equipment and systems located within the property line of the aforementioned federal building. The Government anticipates awarding a single Firm-Fixed Price contract/purchase order with contract line items for recurring services This will be a Performance-Based Service Contract, which means that the NIST will provide a Performance Work Statement (PWS) which will state the requirements in terms of performance standards and the Contractor will provide a proposal that will demonstrate how they will meet those standards. This procurement is posted to promote competition to the maximum extent practicable pursuant to RFO 12.201-1(c). This procurement is a competitive, total small business set-aside. This procurement is being solicited and awarded on a competitive basis for commercial services. Award will be made to the quotation offering the Best Value to the Government and based upon the evaluation factors and evaluation scheme to be detailed in the RFQ. Past Performance will be among the evaluation factors for award. The anticipated period of performance is a 1-year base period from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. A FAR 52.217-8 extension Option is also included as a no-cost extension.

  • The solicitation (in the form of a Request for Quotation or “RFQ”) is anticipated to be posted Monday, September 14, 2026.
  • A Site Visit is not anticipated for this requirement.
  • The Proposal Due Date is Thursday, September 17, 2027, No Later Than 10:00 am EST.
  • Award is anticipated to be on or about September 23, 2026, with the period of performance starting on October 1, 2026.

The solicitation will be available to download via this website only (https://www.sam.gov/). The offeror is responsible for downloading its own copy of the RFP and associated documents. It is the responsibility of each offeror to monitor https://www.sam.gov/ for any amendments or other information related to this solicitation. National Institute of Standards and Technology Gaithersburg Campus, Building 101 100 Bureau Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20899 The is not an incumbent contract or contractor for these services.

Context for bidders

We hold 17 notices from COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF · NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY · DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST, going back to August 20267 of them still open. They buy mostly in electronics-semiconductors, Manufacturing & Supply and Financial & Professional Services. There are 196 open Facility Management & Cleaning tenders in United States. This one closes in 3 days.

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