CUP Boiler Repair Services - Pre Solicitation Notice

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), under the Department of Commerce, is seeking qualified contractors to perform critical boiler repair services at Building 302 in Gaithersburg, Maryland, under solicitation number 1333ND26QNB190291. This pre-solicitation notice outlines requirements for ASME “R” stamp certified boiler repair and welding contractors with a minimum of ten years of current experience performing high-pressure steam boiler repairs under the ASME “R” code. Contractors must maintain valid ASME welding certification and NBBI “R” certification throughout the contract term; loss of either certification will result in immediate termination. The scope includes removing and replacing water column piping on boilers #1 through #4 using schedule 80 pipe, replacing four Yarway blowdown valves on boilers #5 and #6, and flushing, cleaning, and treating eight 30,000-gallon diesel fuel tanks with biocide and stabilizer. All work must be performed in accordance with OSHA, state, and local safety standards, including lock-out tag-out procedures and obtaining NIST Hot Work Permits for indoor welding. The contract has a 220-day performance period starting from the Notice to Proceed, with work restricted to regular business hours Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time, and site access limited to designated hours unless approved for after-hours work with a government escort. Contractors must submit a certified OSHA-compliant safety plan within five days of award and provide weekly email updates to the Contracting Officer’s Representative, including task progress, employee hours, schedule adherence, and change order status. Invoicing is permitted only once per month, requiring a paper copy for COR review and certified payroll submission before payment. Final payment is contingent upon submission of closure documents including a completed punch list, release of claims, and final certified payroll. Compliance with HSPD-12, FIPS 201, and OMB M-05-24 and M-19-17 is mandatory, requiring federal identification standards including Real ID or passport and badge wear at all times on site. Non-U.S. citizens must have legal status in the United States. The contract is not set aside and falls under NAICS code 236220. Proposals are due by June 15, 2026.