Market Research – Project Labor Agreement (PLA) Applicability for NIST CUP Modernization

Location:	Maryland
Posted:	Jan 14, 2026
Due:	Jan 21, 2026
Agency:	COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF
Type of Government:	Federal
Category:	Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities
Solicitation No:	OFPM_TEAM_SS26_05
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Active

Contract Opportunity

Notice ID

OFPM_TEAM_SS26_05

Related Notice

1333ND26RNB190001

Department/Ind. Agency

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF

Sub-tier

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY

Office

DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST

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General Information

Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
Original Published Date: Jan 14, 2026 11:19 am EST
Original Response Date: Jan 21, 2026 01:00 pm EST
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Original Inactive Date: Feb 05, 2026
Initiative:
- None

Classification

Original Set Aside:
Product Service Code: Y1JZ - CONSTRUCTION OF MISCELLANEOUS BUILDINGS
NAICS Code:
- 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Place of Performance:
Gaithersburg , MD

USA

Description

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting market research to determine the feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and competitive impact of requiring a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for the design-build construction of the Central Utility Plant (CUP) Modernization at NIST Gaithersburg, MD. Please see attached CUP PLA Market Research document for details.

Attachments/Links

Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISION 100 BUREAU DR.
GAITHERSBURG , MD 20899
USA

Primary Point of Contact

Brandon Butler
brandon.butler@nist.gov

Secondary Point of Contact

Teresa Harris
teresa.harris@nist.gov

History

Jan 14, 2026 11:19 am ESTSources Sought (Original)
Jan 13, 2026 12:15 pm EST Solicitation (Updated)

Market Research – Project Labor Agreement (PLA) Applicability for NIST CUP Modernization

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