Open: proposals due December 15, 2026

NIH Multiple-Award Construction Contract (MACC)

NIH is issuing an RFP for a MACC supporting construction, alteration, repair and maintenance for the NIH Office of Research Facilities, with an eight-year ordering period from February 1, 2027 to January 31, 2035.

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Last verified November 5, 2026. Dates change often: confirm on SAM.gov before acting.

AgencyNational Institutes of Health, Office of Acquisition and Logistics Management (CAFLO)

Vehicle typeMultiple-award construction contract (IDIQ)

ValueAbout $3.0B (HigherGov estimate)

Set-asideUnrestricted awards plus small business reserve awards

Key dateProposals due December 15, 2026 (confirm time on SAM.gov) 39 days left

Reference75N99027R00002

What is in scope

General construction, alterations, repair and maintenance
Mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC work
Civil, structural, roofing and demolition work
New building construction, design-bid-build and design-build projects

Key dates

November 4, 2026RFP posted on SAM.gov
December 15, 2026Proposals due
February 1, 2027Ordering period begins (per solicitation summary)

Who should pursue it

General contractors with federal research or laboratory facility experience
Small business contractors for the reserve awards
Joint ventures structured under SBA rules

What to do now

Check bonding against the RFP thresholds for your award category
Gather research-facility and occupied-campus past performance
Settle any joint venture or mentor-protege structure early
Read the full RFP and amendments on SAM.gov

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