Contract · Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

NIST Boulder Solar Lighting Upper Site Replacement

Agency: COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF / NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY
Location: Boulder, CO
Amount: Amount not listed
Deadline: Closes in 26 days (Aug 13, 2026)
Posted: Jul 10, 2026
Set-aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
NAICS code: 238210

What this contract is for

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 [email protected] cc: [email protected] Site Visit: Tuesday, July 21, 2026 @ 1:00pm at Building 25 Questions Due: July 30, 2026 @ 5:00pm to [email protected] cc: [email protected] Proposals Due: August 13, 2026 @ 5:00pm to [email protected] cc: [email protected]

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