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Fire Extinguisher Hydrostatic Testing
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking input from potential service providers to perform hydrostatic testing and recharging of 300 five-pound carbon dioxide fire extinguishers at its Gaithersburg, Maryland campus. The work must strictly comply with NFPA 10 and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157 standards, including replacement of seals, O-rings, and pull pins, followed by proper recharging of each unit. The contractor is responsible for both pickup and delivery of all extinguishers to and from the NIST campus. This request is a market research notice under NAICS code 541380 for hydrostatic testing services, not a solicitation for bids or proposals, and no contract award will result directly from this submission. Responses must be submitted by June 1, 2026, and must include company details, contact information, SAM.gov UEI, business size classification, relevant contracting history, and experience performing similar services. Respondents are asked to evaluate whether the stated requirements are overly restrictive or could hinder participation, especially by small businesses, and to propose alternative structures or NAICS codes if appropriate. Information submitted will be used solely by NIST for planning future procurement activities and will not be treated as formal bids. Questions regarding the notice must be submitted by May 21, 2026, and will be answered anonymously via a public amendment. Submission formats are limited to Microsoft Word 365, Excel 365, or PDF, and proprietary information must not be included. NIST makes clear that participation in this market research does not guarantee future opportunities, and respondents bear all costs associated with their submissions.
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Gaithersburg, MD, 20899, USASet-Aside
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BACKGROUND
NIST is seeking information from sources that may be capable of providing services that meets or exceeds the following draft minimum specifications:
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Fire Department is tasked with the inspection and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers on the NIST Gaithersburg, MD Campus. Part of the maintenance of fire extinguishers is the hydrostatic test and refilling of the fire extinguisher. This is a required process per National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Occupation Safety Health Administration (OSHA). The NFPA 10 code and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157.
SPECIFICATIONS
The contractor shall perform the following services. Hydrostatic testing and recharge of 5 LB BC CO2 fire extinguishers. Fire extinguisher testing shall follow all the NFPA 10 and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157 regulations. The contractor will pick up and deliver the completed fire extinguishers back to the NIST Gaithersburg, MD Campus. All fire extinguishers will be returned to the campus.
Description: 5 Lb. CO2 Hydrostatic Testing & Re-charge
Quantity: 300
A. Technical Specifications
a. Must be Hydrostatic tested to NFPA & OSHA regulations.
b. Must replace parts – Seals, O-Rings, pull pins.
c. Must re-charge fire extinguisher.
HOW TO RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE
In responding to this notice, please DO NOT PROVIDE PROPRIETARY INFORRMATION. Please include only the following information, readable in either Microsoft Word 365, Microsoft Excel 365, or .pdf format, in the response. Submit the response by email to Robert Singman at robert.singman@nist.gov on or before the closing date and time of this notice. Closing date for responses is by 11:00 am ET on Monday, June 1, 2026.
- Provide the complete name of your company, address, name of contact for follow-up questions, their email, their phone number and, if your company has an active registration in https://sam.gov, your company’s Unique Entity ID (UEI).
- Identify any aspects of the description of the requirements in the BACKGROUND section above that could be viewed as unduly restrictive or create unnecessary barriers that adversely affect your firm’s ability to fully participate in a procurement for such services and explain why. Please offer suggestions for how the requirements could be organized or structured to encourage the participation of small businesses.
- For NAICS code: 541380 – Hydrostatic testing laboratories or services Indicate whether your company is (a) a small business or (b) other than small business. See the Table of Small Business Size Standards and the associated .pdf download file for small business size standards and additional information.
- If you believe the NAICS code listed in this notice is not the best NAICS code for the type of product addressed in this notice, identify an alternative NAICS code that you believe would be more appropriate for the planned procurement.
- If your firm has existing Federal Supply Schedule contract(s) or other contracts for services against which the Department may be able to place orders, identify the contract number(s) and other relevant information.
- Describe your firm’s experience (as a prime, subcontractor, or consultant) providing the services described in Background section.
- Provide any other information that you believe would be valuable for the Government to know as part of its market research for this requirement.
- Please let us know if you would like to engage to get a better understanding of the requirements or need additional information about the Government’s requirements for the services described in the Background section.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS NOTICE
Questions regarding this notice may be submitted via email to Robert Singman. Questions should be submitted so that they are received by 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on May 21, 2026. Questions will be anonymized and answered via sources sought notice amendment following the question submission deadline.
IMPORTANT NOTES
The information received in response to this notice will be reviewed and considered so that the NIST may appropriately solicit for its requirements in the near future.
This notice should not be construed as a commitment by the NIST to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract.
Responses will not be considered as proposals or quotations.
No award will be made as a result of this notice.
The NIST is not responsible for any costs incurred by the respondents to this notice.
The NIST reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and appropriate.
Thank you for taking the time to submit a response to this request!
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