NIST Boulder Sitewide Exterior Lighting Inspection and Repair

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued solicitation 1333ND26QNB190295 for sitewide exterior lighting inspection and repair services at the NIST Boulder Campus and the Ft. Collins Radio Station. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, supervision, materials, and equipment required to perform monthly audits, maintenance, and replacement of exterior lighting systems. The scope covers all fixtures identified on site maps, including 120V and 277V pole-mounted luminaires, solar-powered lighting, walkway lighting, and bollards. Monthly inspections must encompass 100% of fixtures during hours of darkness to document deficiencies and provide cost estimates for corrective actions, which are executed only upon written authorization.

This combined synopsis/solicitation is categorized under NAICS code 238210 for Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors and PSC Z1JZ for Maintenance of Miscellaneous Buildings. The opportunity is designated as an SBA Small Business Administration set-aside. Work involves coordinating with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to ensure compliance with environmental and hazardous waste regulations while minimizing disruptions to research operations. The project documentation includes seven attachments, such as safety plan checklists, general contractor requirements, and site maps.

Performance is located in Boulder, Colorado, under the management of the NIST contracting office. A site visit is scheduled for July 7, 2026, at the Building 1 entrance, with a prerequisite list of attendees due by July 2, 2026. The deadline for submitting questions regarding the solicitation is July 9, 2026, and the final response deadline for proposals is July 21, 2026. Lauren Lopez serves as the point of contact for this requirement.