NIST Boulder Solar Lighting Upper Site Replacement
Agency
COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY.DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST
Location
Boulder, CO
Colorado
Estimated Value
N/A
Type
Sources Sought
Service / NAICS
Electrical Contractors
NAICS 238210
Set-Aside
SBA
Opportunity Summary
This federal contract opportunity from COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY.DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST involves electrical contractors in Boulder, Colorado. This is a SBA set-aside procurement. The response deadline was Mar 28, 2026.
Contract Description
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Boulder Campus seeks a qualified design-build contractor to replace aging solar-powered exterior pole luminaires with new hard-wired pole luminaires at multiple locations on the NIST campus in Boulder, Colorado. The project will include demolition and removal of existing solar lighting systems, design and installation of new pole bases and LED luminaires, photometric analysis for lighting levels, 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 and backfilling for electrical conduit, restoration of landscaped and hardscaped areas, labeling of new equipment in accordance ...
Timeline
Posted Date
Mar 13, 2026
Response Deadline
Mar 28, 2026
Deadline passed
What Contractors Should Know
This is a SBA set-aside, meaning only qualifying small businesses may compete.
This falls under Electrical Contractors (NAICS 238210), one of the core federal facilities and operational service categories.
Work will be performed in Boulder, Colorado. Local presence or experience in this area can strengthen your proposal.
Should You Pursue This?
Good Fit If…
- ✓You hold the required SBA certification
- ✓You have operations or past performance in Colorado
- ✓You have direct experience in electrical contractors
- ✓You have worked with COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY.DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST before
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Contractor FAQ
What certifications are needed for this SBA contract?
This opportunity requires SBA certification. Contractors must be registered and certified in SAM.gov with the appropriate small business designation to be eligible to submit proposals.
How do I submit a bid for this COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY.DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST contract?
To bid on this opportunity, you must be registered in SAM.gov. Review the full solicitation documents available at SAM.gov, prepare your technical and cost proposals per the instructions, and submit before the response deadline of Mar 28, 2026.
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