Government contracts & bids in Boulder, Colorado

Latest open solicitations in Boulder

• HR-9161 - USA (Boulder, Colorado) - RFI for Payroll Operations Assessment and Optimization Initiative Services - Deadline August 14,2026
  Boulder, COPosted Jul 25, 2026Due Aug 14, 2026

  (1) Vendor needs to provide payroll operations assessment and optimization initiative services to the government authority located in Boulder, CO. – Provide information and qualifications from consulting firms with experience evaluating payroll operations within public–sector organizations.• Customer service assessment:– Responsiveness to employees and departments– Ticket management– Communication practices– Service expectations– Customer satisfaction– Escalation processes– Opportun…

• 313 nm Laser System
  COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBoulder, COPosted Jul 24, 2026Due Aug 3, 2026

  See the attached RFQ and Requirements and Specifications documents.

• Sources Sought 759 nm Butterfly-packaged Lasers and Laser Amplifiers
  COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBoulder, COPosted Jul 24, 2026Due Aug 3, 2026

  National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Acquisition Management Division Sources Sought for Commercial Product Purchase THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible business firms that can provide the product described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition. The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) seeks information on vendors that can provide 759 nm Butterfly-packaged…

• CONS-22676 - USA (Boulder, Colorado) - Professional Structural Engineering Services - Deadline August 6,2026
  Boulder, COPosted Jul 24, 2026Due Aug 6, 2026

  (1) Vendor needs to provide professional structural engineering services to the government authority located in Boulder, CO.– Provide Design services.– Provide Engineering services.– Provide Engineering studies.– Provide Peer reviews.– Provide Basic Services as described in the sample Architect/Engineer Agreement and Terms and Conditions of the Contract unless otherwise noted.– Provide as–needed services on various Controlled Maintenance, Deferred Maintenance, Capital and Non–Capital projects…

• CONS-22675 - USA (Boulder, Colorado) - Professional Civil Engineering Services - Deadline August 6,2026
  Boulder, COPosted Jul 24, 2026Due Aug 6, 2026

  (1) Vendor needs to provide professional civil engineering services to the government authority located in Boulder, CO.– Provide design services.– Provide engineering services.– Provide engineering studies.– Provide peer reviews.– Provide Basic Services for projects that have partial or full design, or proceed to construction.– Provide as–needed services on various Controlled Maintenance, Deferred Maintenance, Capital and Non–Capital projects where fee will not exceed $100,000.– Provide non–d…

• Sources Sought UV Frequency Doublers
  COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBoulder, COPosted Jul 23, 2026Due Aug 2, 2026

  National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Acquisition Management Division Sources Sought for Commercial Product Purchase THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible business firms that can provide the product described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition. The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) seeks information on vendors that can provide UV Frequency Doublers per…

• B24 UPS Maintenance and Repair, NIST, Boulder, CO
  COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBoulder, COPosted Jul 23, 2026Due Aug 8, 2026

  July 23, 2026 - Published AMD 0001 Incorporate RFIs PLEASE SEE ATTACHEMENTS FOR INCREASED PROJECT DETAILS AND INFORMATION Provide preventative maintenance services to UPS equipment located in building 24, NIST, Boulder, CO

• High-Frequency Dual-Channel Signal Synthesizer
  COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBoulder, COPosted Jul 23, 2026Due Aug 3, 2026

  **See Attachments for Requst for Quote (RFQ) details 1. Attachment A-Requst for Quote 2. Specifications document 3. Provisions and Clauses applicable to this RFQ.

• Sources Sought Ca+ PI laser/ 423 nm Laser System
  COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBoulder, COPosted Jul 23, 2026Due Aug 2, 2026

  National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Acquisition Management Division Sources Sought for Commercial Product Purchase THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible business firms that can provide the product described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition. The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) seeks information on vendors that can provide a Ca+ PI laser/ 423 nm La…

• Atomic Clocks for Ensemble Time Scales
  COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBoulder, COPosted Jul 23, 2026Due Jul 31, 2026

  National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Acquisition Management Division Sources Sought for Commercial Product Purchase THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible business firms that can provide the product described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition. The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) seeks information on vendors that can provide ten Atomic Clocks for Ens…

• NOTICE OF INTENT RFSoC Integrated Microwave Readout Electronics
  COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBoulder, COPosted Jul 22, 2026Due Jul 31, 2026

  The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Acquisition Management Division intends to negotiate with Hi Tech Global, LLCInc., located in San Jose, CA, on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR Subpart 6.302-1, soliciting from a single source, for a Radio Frequency System on Chip (RFSoC) Integrated Microwave Readout Electronics. See Requirements and Specifications for details. NAICS Code is 334413, Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing, with a small business siz…

• Narrow-Linewidth Fiber Laser
  COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBoulder, COPosted Jul 22, 2026Due Aug 3, 2026

  See the attached Combined Synopsis/Soliciation RFQ and the Requirements and Specifications and Detailed Specifications documents.

• Safety Shower and Eyewash Corrections Phase 1
  COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBoulder, COPosted Jul 22, 2026Due Aug 6, 2026

  July 22, 2026 - Published AMD0004, schedule a second site visit July 21, 2026 - Published AMD0003, incorporated extended due date due to typographical problem in AMD0002 text. July 15, 2026 - Published amd0002, incorporated extended due date, rfi due date, and revised sow June 12, 2026 - added attachment for site visit attendance REFER TO ATTACHMENTS FOR DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING SOLICITATION: 1. 1333ND26RNB190015 Eyewash Phase 1 NIST Boulder CO.pdf, and 2. OFPM Site Standards.zip Backgr…

• Service Contract for Tescan Scanning Electron Microscope –Notice of Intent to Sole Source
  COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBoulder, COPosted Jul 21, 2026Due Aug 5, 2026

  This notice is not a request for a quotation. A solicitation document will not be issued and quotations will not be requested. This acquisition is being conducted under the authority of RFO 12.102 The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Physical Measurements Lab (PML), Quantum Sensors Division requires a service contract shall provide technical support and maintenance for an existing Tescan scanning electron microscope (SEM). This SEM is being used for 3-dimensional imaging…

• Sources Sought 1071 nm Fiber Amplifier
  COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBoulder, COPosted Jul 21, 2026Due Jul 31, 2026

  National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Acquisition Management Division Sources Sought for Commercial Product Purchase THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible business firms that can provide the product described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition. The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) seeks information on vendors that can provide 1071 nm Fiber Amplifier p…

• Sources Sought Wavelength Meter
  COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBoulder, COPosted Jul 21, 2026Due Jul 31, 2026

  National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Acquisition Management Division Sources Sought for Commercial Product Purchase THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible business firms that can provide the product described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition. The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) seeks information on vendors that can provide Wavelength Meter per the …

• Time Scale Synthesizers
  COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBoulder, COPosted Jul 21, 2026Due Jul 31, 2026

  National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Acquisition Management Division Sources Sought for Commercial Product Purchase THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible business firms that can provide the product described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition. The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) seeks information on vendors that can provide Time Scale Synthesizers p…

• Liquid Helium Delivery
  COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBoulder, COPosted Jul 21, 2026Due Aug 11, 2026

  July 21, 2026 - Published Amd 0001 incorporate one RFI with response PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHMENTS FOR DETAILED INFORMATION The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services, and facilities to supply LHe in 100, and 250-liter contractor-owned dewars, on an as-needed basis.

• AlH+ Photodissociation Laser
  COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBoulder, COPosted Jul 20, 2026Due Jul 30, 2026

  See the attached RFQ and Requirements and Specifications documents.

• Arapaho NF Boulder RD Vault Toilet Pumping
  AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFBoulder, COPosted Jul 20, 2026Due Aug 3, 2026

  Description - This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation 1240LP26Q0126 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for vault toilet pumping. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is …

• Hydrogen Maser Repair/Refurbished
  COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBoulder, COPosted Jul 17, 2026Due Aug 3, 2026

  Combined Sources Sought Notice and Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract for Hydrogen Maser Repair/Refurbished Notice ID: NB688000-26-02296 Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought/Notice of Intent Response Date: August 3, 2026 Product Service Code (PSC): 6640 NAICS Code: 334515 BACKGROUND The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting market research to identify alternative sources that (a) are capable of meeting NIST’s minimum requirements for the follow…

• B2A Demolition, NIST, Boulder, CO
  COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBoulder, COPosted Jul 17, 2026Due Aug 12, 2026

  17 JUL 2026 - Published AMenmendt 0001, Incorporating RFIs, SOW revisions, and extending due date. 2 JUL 2026 - Added Site Visit Attendance Sheet to attachments FOR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS AND FURTHER DETAILS PLEASE SEE ATTACHED FILES Building 2A Demolition Project BACKGROUND INFORMATION The Department of Commerce (DOC), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) campus is located in Boulder, Colorado and is a research & development facility. DOC also consists of National Oceanic Atm…

• NIST Boulder Building 4 Room 1318 Fire Suppression Updates
  COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBoulder, COPosted Jul 15, 2026Due Aug 14, 2026

  The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) seeks a qualified contractor to perform fire suppression system modifications in Building 4, Room 1318, at the Department of Commerce campus in Boulder, Colorado. The project consists of adding two new sprinkler heads and relocating one existing sprinkler head on an existing dry-pipe fire suppression system in accordance with the provided engineered drawings, specifications, and NIST site requirements, with coordination required throug…

• CONS-22396 - USA (Boulder, Colorado) - Affordable Housing Entitlement and Site Design Services - Deadline August 14,2026
  Boulder, COPosted Jul 14, 2026Due Aug 14, 2026

  (1) Vendor needs to provide affordable housing entitlement and site design services to the government authority located in Boulder, CO.• Conduct a project kickoff meeting with city staff and key stakeholders.• Develop a detailed project management plan, communication plan, and project schedule.• Coordinate and manage all subconsultants and technical disciplines.• Facilitate regular project meetings and maintain meeting summaries, action items, and schedule updates.• R…

• NIST Boulder Building 4 Generator and ATS Replacement
  COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBoulder, COPosted Jul 10, 2026Due Aug 12, 2026

  The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Boulder Campus, intends to solicit a firm-fixed-price contract for the removal and replacement of the existing standby emergency generator and Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) serving Building 4. The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and incidentals necessary to remove the existing generator and ATS, furnish and install a new standby emergency generator (with natural gas and diesel options) and comp…

• NIST Boulder Solar Lighting Upper Site Replacement
  COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBoulder, COPosted Jul 10, 2026Due Aug 13, 2026

  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…

• Generator and ATS Preventative Maintenance
  COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBoulder, COPosted Jul 9, 2026Due Jul 28, 2026

  JULY 9, 2026 - Published AMD 0004 - Add site visit registration information for secondary site in HI. JULY 7, 2026 - Publishes AMD 0003 - correction to typographical error in AMD narrative showing site visit on 16 when it is scheduled for 16th. JULY 7, 2026 - Published AMD 0002 - Reschedule site visit to July 16, 2026, 1:30 PM (MT), Reschdule site visit atendees due date to July 15, 2026, Proposal sue date to July 28, 2026, no later than 3:00 PM (MT). JUNE 18, 2026 - Published AMD 0001 - Mino…

• Maximo Subscription Support, NIST, Boulder, CO
  COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBoulder, COPosted Jun 27, 2026

  SDVOSB Sole Source Award for MAximo Support Services upon NIST, Boulder, CO in acocrdance with FAR

• Steam Tunnel Ventilation Replacement
  COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBoulder, COPosted Jun 18, 2026Due Aug 5, 2026

  June 18, 2026 - Published AMD 0001 Minor Changes SEE ATTACHMENTS FOR FULL PROJECT DETAILS Project: Construction Services/Steam Tunnel Ventilation System Replacement, NIST, Boulder, CO This acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The NAICS for this acquisition is 236220; the Small Business Size Standard is $45.0 Million. The purpose of this project is to replace the existing tunnel ventilation system with steam heating coils with (2) natural gas indirect fired make up air units (MAU’s)…

• Fort Collins Road Repairs, NIST, Boulder, CO
  COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBoulder, COPosted Jun 11, 2026Due Jul 28, 2026

  SEE ATTACHMENTS FOR DETAILED REQUIREMENTS AND STATEMENT OF WORK The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and transportation necessary to complete roadway improvements, asphalt repairs, and surface treatments as outlined below and in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. This project is upon Fort Collins, Colorado

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• NB688000-26-01820 Two-Channel Microwave Signal Generator
  COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBoulder, COClosed Jul 27, 2026
• 4 Kelvin Closed Cycle Cryostat
  COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBoulder, COClosed Jul 27, 2026

  The purpose for Amendment 2 is to post Answers to Questions. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. The purpose for Amendment 1 is to correct the required delivery on the RFQ from 12 weeks to 12 months. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). All communications and documents must include NB686000-26-01896. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Acquisition Management Division (AMD), Team…

• Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Mobile Home Replacement Program
  Boulder County, COBoulder County, COClosed Jul 27, 2026
• Boulder County Fairgrounds Exhibit Roof Replacement 2026
  Boulder County, COBoulder County, COClosed Jul 27, 2026
• Moku:PRO Multi-instrument hardware package
  COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBoulder, COClosed Jul 27, 2026

  NIST-SS26-CHIPS-151 6640 / 334515 Primary POC: Liz Timberlake (Elizabeth.timberlake@nist.gov) Secondary POC: Forest Crumpler (Forest.Crumpler@nist.gov) Title: Moku:PRO Multi-instrument hardware package BACKGROUND ***THIS IS A COMBINED SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE*** The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking information from sources that may be capable of providing a array spectroradiometer. If no alternate sources are identified, the Gov…

• NIST Boulder Sitewide Exterior Lighting Inspection and Repair
  COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBoulder, COClosed Jul 24, 2026

  The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, management, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, and incidentals necessary to perform monthly audits, inspections, maintenance, repair, replacement, and installation of exterior lighting systems at the NIST Boulder Campus and, as authorized, the Ft. Collins Radio Station. The scope includes all exterior lighting fixtures identified on the Site Exterior Lighting Map, including pole-mounted luminaires (120V and 277V), solar-powered li…

• NB688000-26-01761 High Accuracy Laser Wavelength Meter
  COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBoulder, COClosed Jul 24, 2026
• NIST NB686090-26-02097 Vacuum Equipment Repair for Growth System
  COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBoulder, COClosed Jul 24, 2026

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