Documentation, Examination, and Testing of Pipe Pieces

The National Transportation Safety Board is soliciting quotes under RFQ 9531BM26Q0007 for commercial services related to the documentation, examination, and testing of pipe pieces in accordance with a detailed Statement of Work. This solicitation, issued under FAR Subpart 12.6, follows a streamlined commercial item acquisition process and is open to full and open competition with no set-aside. The North American Industrial Classification System code is 541380, with a small business size standard of $19 million. Performance is required to begin on June 15, 2026, and conclude by August 14, 2026, with the primary place of performance at the NTSB Office of Research and Engineering in Washington, DC, though testing may occur at the offeror’s facility. The contract type is firm fixed price, and quotes must be submitted via email no later than 4:00 p.m. EST on May 29, 2026, in Adobe PDF format with a maximum file size of 35 MB, divided into two separate volumes—one technical and one price—that must not be combined or cross-referenced. Offerors must possess ISO 17025 accreditation or demonstrate equivalent competency for testing services and adhere to specified technical protocols including ASTM standards for weld assessment, diameter measurement, leak testing, density, and melt flow index, as well as non-destructive CT x-ray inspection. Deliverables include high-resolution digital images (minimum 20 MP, 300 DPI, JPEG), precise circumferential and axial measurements referenced to Top Dead Center and weld locations, and a complete factual report without interpretation, all accompanied by organized digital data files and return of physical evidence. Evaluation is based on a best value trade-off, with the Testing Plan being the most important technical factor, followed by Experience, Past Performance, and Price, which carries significantly less weight. Pricing is expected to be firm-fixed, but actual unit or total contract values are not disclosed in the solicitation. Proposals must include a Unique Entity ID from SAM, CAGE codes, and size status certifications, with additional disclosures required for joint ventures, socioeconomically designated businesses, or predecessor contract histories. Invoices must be submitted electronically to ntsb_ibcdenver@ibc.doi.gov using the NTSB-025 format, and the primary point of contact for all inquiries is Nicole Evanitsky at