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Pre-Solicitation Notice (NOS NCCOS COOP OXFORD LAB BSL 2 PROJECT).pdf | Jun 2, 2026 |
NOS NCCOS COOP Oxford Lab BSL-2 Project
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is planning a construction project for the National Ocean Service (NOS) National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) Cooperative Oxford Laboratory in Oxford, Maryland. This project involves moving laboratory operations into a permanent space through a firm-fixed-price contract. The work is divided into a base scope for a new BSL-2 laboratory and three optional scopes for a conference room, equipment vestibule, and specialized laboratory systems. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The contractor will provide all supervision, licensed design, engineering, labor, and materials to create permit-ready construction documents from government reference materials. Responsibilities include demolition, structural work, and the installation of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems while maintaining ongoing NOAA operations. The solicitation is expected in June 2026, with a site visit in July 2026. The performance period is 365 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with an estimated construction value between $500,000 and $1,000,000. NOAA has issued a pre-solicitation notice for the construction of a permanent BSL-2 laboratory at the Oxford, Maryland facility. Replacement of temporary trailers currently used for oyster disease research and pathogen forecasting with a permanent facility.
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Contact and place of performance
Noelle Albert
Oxford, MD 21654
USA
Project Description - Construction: Generally described as follows but not limited to: This award covers construction at one site under one period of performance, organized as a base scope (CLIN 0001) and optional scopes (CLIN 0002, CLIN 0003, and CLIN 0004). The Contractor shall coordinate trades and logistics to minimize disruption to NOAA operations. CLIN 0001 - New BSL-2 Laboratory, Equipment Relocation, an...
View moreThe Contractor is responsible for verifying existing conditions and developing the Government's reference documents into permit-ready construction documents.
Before acceptance of each CLIN, the Contractor shall conduct a 1–2 hour walkthrough with Owner laboratory and facilities staff covering room layout, operation of doors, HVAC controls, emergency equipment (eyewash, sink, safety shower if applicable), and locations of panels and shutoffs. The Contractor shall provide an electronic closeout package including final layout drawings, as-built drawings (PDF), manuals and warranty information, test reports (eyewash, HVAC/airflow, hood/enclosure checks, electrical inspections), and a final cost breakdown by trade in Excel. The Contractor shall provide a one-year warranty on workmanship and Contractor-supplied materials, starting upon NOAA's written acceptance.
This is a new requirement for construction services for the Oxford Maryland facility.
RFO 36.101-4 Advance notices and solicitations requires agencies to provide a description of policies and procedures that apply to the definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts and data on the time required to definitize equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts. The Department of Commerce (DOC) does not publish this information at this time. NOAA aims to definitize change orders no later than 30 days after reviewing and negotiating anticipated costs from the contractor's change order proposal.
Site Visit Information:
Offerors will have the opportunity to visit the site before submission of their technical and price proposals. The site visit details, to be held at the Oxford, MD Facility, will be outlined in the solicitation package. Currently the site visit is projected to be held on or about July 2026.
Project Period of Performance and Magnitude:
The estimated performance period is 365 calendar days, including Base + Optional CLINs from issuance of Notice to Proceed. The magnitude of construction for this project is between $500,000.00 and $1,000,000.00.
System for Award Management (SAM):
All contractors interested in this project and doing business with the Federal Government must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM): https://www.sam.gov
Issuance of Solicitation with Requirements Information:
All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which will be considered by the agency. NOAA anticipates publishing the solicitation and supporting documents package on or about June 18, 2026, with an estimated Offer/Receipt Date/Time: July 20, 2026 at 12:00PM Eastern Time (ET)
The solicitation will be available electronically at the S.A.M. website: www.sam.gov. No paper copies, faxes, or emails will be available.
Any questions regarding gaining access to the materials shall be directed to Mr. Paul Tucker at [email protected] and Ms. Noelle Albert at [email protected].