New Building IT Design and Build
Key Dates
Due Date
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Posted Date
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Agency & Value
Agency
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Contract Value
Not provided
Codes & Classification
Solicitation Number
49100426K0003
NAICS
541512 - Computer Systems Design Services
Classification Code
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Additional Details
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The National Science Foundation (NSF) has issued a combined Sources Sought and Request for Information (RFI) notice under procurement identifier 49100426K0003, titled "New Building IT Design and Build." This notice seeks to gather information from industry stakeholders regarding the design and build of IT infrastructure for NSF’s facilities, with a particular focus on optimizing and reducing the scope of its on-premises enterprise IT environment.
The primary objective of this procurement is to modernize and streamline NSF’s IT infrastructure, integrating it with Building Automation Systems, IT Asset Management, and Configuration Management Database (CMDB) tools. The intended outcome is to achieve comprehensive visibility and management capabilities across all computer spaces operated by NSF. The current IT infrastructure landscape includes a co-location data center managed by Equinix in Ashburn, Virginia, and an Enhanced Communication Equipment Room located at NSF Headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia. A critical element of this architecture is the use of Amazon Web Services (AWS) Direct Connect, which links the Equinix data center to support NSF’s multi-cloud environment.
Key requirements for this opportunity include expertise in computer systems design services, as classified under NAICS code 541512 (2022 version). Respondents should demonstrate capabilities in designing, building, and integrating IT systems that can seamlessly interface with automation and asset management platforms, as well as provide robust configuration management solutions. Deliverables are expected to encompass the full lifecycle of IT infrastructure design and implementation, ensuring interoperability with existing cloud and on-premises resources, and supporting NSF’s ongoing transition to a more agile and visible IT environment.
This notice is not set aside for any specific business category, and all qualified vendors are encouraged to respond. The place of performance is Alexandria, Virginia, with potential touchpoints at the Equinix data center in Ashburn, VA, and NSF Headquarters. The procurement is managed by the National Science Foundation, a federal agency, with Kristina Price serving as the primary point of contact ([email protected]).
Interested parties should note that this is a market research effort and not a solicitation for proposals at this stage. The NSF is seeking input to inform its acquisition strategy and to identify capable sources for the eventual design and build contract. The notice remains active, with a response deadline of March 26, 2026.
For further details, including attachments and updates, contractors are encouraged to review the full notice on SAM.gov at https://sam.gov/opp/18bee947f12e42d2b559e65e3b9e3bdb/view.
This opportunity is well-suited for firms with demonstrated experience in enterprise IT infrastructure design, cloud integration, and systems management, particularly those familiar with federal environments and multi-cloud architectures.