The National Institute of Standards and Technology needs a small business to replace a generator and Automatic Transfer Switch in Boulder, CO.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need? The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) needs a small business to remove and replace the existing standby emergency generator and Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) serving Building 4. The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and incidentals necessary to remove the existing generator and ATS, furnish and install a new standby emergency generator (with natural gas and diesel options) and compatible ATS, perform all associated electrical modifications, conduit and wiring installation, testing, commissioning, and documentation in accordance with the Statement of Work, applicable codes and standards, including NIST Site Standards.
- 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 Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Submit through SAM.gov.
Who can apply
- Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Heads up — easy to miss
- There's a mandatory site visit on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 1pm, Building 4. If you miss it, you can't bid.
If you're interested, do this first
- RSVP for the site visit by email to the contracting officer.
- Check that your Total Small Business Set-Aside certification is still active in SAM.gov.
Primary point of contact
Name
Lauren Lopez
Email
lauren.lopez@nist.gov