How to bid on a Radon Mitigation System for NIST, Department of Commerce

What the agency is buying and why it matters

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), part of the Department of Commerce, is seeking information from prime contractors. They want to find out who can provide and install a new radon mitigation system in Lab 2118A at their Boulder, Colorado campus.

This is a Request for Information (RFI), also known as a Sources Sought notice. It is market research to help NIST plan for a future acquisition. This is not a request for proposals or bids yet, but it's an opportunity for your business to show NIST that you have the capabilities for this type of work.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This RFI was published on July 30, 2026. Your response, a capability statement, must be submitted by August 07, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET. Responses must be sent via email to the primary point of contact, with a courtesy copy to the alternate point of contact listed in the announcement.

The deadline is for submitting your capability statement. NIST will use these statements to assess market interest and capability, and to determine if any small business set-aside opportunities exist for this potential requirement. They will not notify respondents of evaluation results or address questions.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for prime contractors who specialize in specialty trade services, particularly those with experience in radon mitigation systems. The relevant North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 238990, "All Other Specialty Trade Contractors," which has a small business size standard of $19 million.

Businesses of all sizes, including large and small businesses, are encouraged to respond. NIST is looking for firms with the skills, experience, knowledge, and equipment to perform this type of work.

How to respond to this RFI

To respond, you need to prepare a capability statement. This statement should be no more than twenty pages long. It must include your company name and address, a point of contact with their title, phone, and email, your UEI/CAGE code registered in SAM.gov, and an indication of your business size under NAICS 238990.

Crucially, your capability statement must describe your company's skills, experience, knowledge, and equipment relevant to providing and installing a radon mitigation system as outlined in the draft Statement of Work (SOW). The draft SOW is available as an attachment to the original source document.

All responses must be submitted electronically via email by the deadline.

Practical tips for preparing a competitive response

Since this is an RFI, focus on clearly demonstrating your company's ability to perform the specific work described. Tailor your capability statement directly to the project description and the draft Statement of Work. Highlight past projects that involved similar scope or technology.

Ensure your capability statement is concise and adheres strictly to the twenty-page limit. Provide concrete examples of your experience with radon mitigation systems or similar environmental control installations. Clearly state your business size and confirm your SAM.gov registration details.

Double-check that all required contact information and company details are accurate. Submit your response well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute technical issues with email delivery.