The agency is gauging market interest. No bid is being requested yet — submitting a capabilities statement may put you on the radar for the eventual solicitation.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology needs a contractor to replace aging solar-powered exterior pole luminaires with new hard-wired LED pole luminaires.
Key Details
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Boulder Campus needs a contractor to replace aging solar-powered exterior pole luminaires with new hard-wired LED pole luminaires throughout selected areas of the campus. The work includes demolition and removal of existing solar lighting systems, design and installation of new pole bases and luminaires, photometric analysis, structural pole base design stamped by a licensed Colorado Professional Engineer, and installation of new electrical circuits originating from nearby building panelboards. Construction activities include trenching, backfilling, restoration of landscaped and hardscaped areas, equipment labeling, and coordination of electrical shutdowns. All work must comply with NEC, NIST site standards, and applicable safety and security requirements.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
The notice doesn't say.
- How will they pick the winner?
The notice doesn't say.
- When and how do you bid?
Proposals are due on August 12, 2026 at 5:00pm to Lauren.Lopez@nist.gov cc: Shawn.Borisow@nist.gov.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
Heads up — easy to miss
- There's a mandatory site visit on July 21, 2026 at 1:00pm at Building 25. If you miss it, you can't bid.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit.
- Find a teaming partner who already has experience with electrical contracting.
- Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before.