The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is planning to award a sole source contract to J.R. Harris and Company for support services related to the investigation of the partial collapse of Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida. This effort falls under the National Construction Safety Team (NCST) Act, which directs investigative teams to assess building performance and emergency procedures following building failures that result in significant loss of life or risk thereof.

Services to be provided will support the ongoing NCST Act investigation, aiming to enhance understanding of the causes and contributing factors to the Champlain Towers South collapse. The anticipated contract includes a base period extending through September 30, 2027, with an option for an additional task extending the period through September 30, 2028. The contract will be managed in accordance with applicable federal acquisition procedures and standards and is classified under NAICS code 541330, Engineering Services.