What this opportunity is
The government is seeking contractors for the replacement of solar lighting at the NIST Boulder site in Colorado, categorized under NAICS 238210 for electrical contractors. This opportunity is set aside for small businesses, allowing eligible firms to compete for the contract. As a combined synopsis/solicitation notice, interested businesses should prepare to both track the opportunity and submit bids, as it combines the announcement and request for proposals into one document.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
6 AUG 2026 - Published AMD 0003 Minor changes to Instructions and Evaluation.
4 AUG 2026 - Published AMD 0002 inc rfis and minor changes. Added Site visit attendance sheet
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Boulder Campus seeks a qualified contractor to replace aging solar-powered exterior pole luminaires with new hard-wired LED pole luminaires throughout selected areas of the campus. 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.
Important Dates:
List of Individuals Attending Site Visit Due: Friday, July 17, 2026 to Lauren.Lopez@nist.gov cc: Shawn.Borisow@nist.gov
Site Visit: Tuesday, July 21, 2026 @ 1:00pm at Building 25
Questions Due: July 30, 2026 @ 5:00pm to Lauren.Lopez@nist.gov cc: Shawn.Borisow@nist.gov
Proposals Due: August 13, 2026 @ 5:00pm to Lauren.Lopez@nist.gov cc: Shawn.Borisow@nist.gov
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.