Fire Extinguisher Hydrostatic Testing

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Fire Department is soliciting firm-fixed-price quotations for the hydrostatic testing and refilling of 300 units of 5 lb. BC CO2 fire extinguishers located on its Gaithersburg, Maryland campus, in accordance with NFPA 10 and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157 standards. The contractor is responsible for picking up, testing, recharging, and returning all extinguishers to the campus, with delivery terms set at F.O.B. Destination, including all shipping costs and applicable tariffs in the quoted price. Each extinguisher must undergo a mandatory hydrostatic test, with failed units clearly marked “FAILED” and parts such as seals, O-rings, and pull pins replaced as part of the service. The period of performance begins 15 days after award and runs for one year, with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026, and completion by July 31, 2027. All work must be performed at the NIST Gaithersburg facility or the contractor’s site at their discretion, and contractor personnel must comply with strict campus access requirements, including obtaining and visibly wearing official NIST identification badges during any on-site work. This solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 541380, with a small business size standard of $19.0 million, and is unrestricted for non-small businesses. Quotations must be submitted electronically via email to robert.singman@nist.gov by 11:00 a.m. ET on June 17, 2026, and must be organized into three distinct volumes: Technical Quotation, Price Quotation, and Terms and Conditions, each standing independently. Quoters must be active registrants in SAM, provide their UEI and CAGE codes, and comply with all mandatory representations and certifications, including those regarding tax liability, organizational conflict of interest, and information security. Evaluation will be conducted through pass/fail gates for technical capability, geographic proximity (within 75 miles of Gaithersburg), and compliance with the Statement of Work, with award going to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offeror using simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 12. Contract administration requires electronic invoicing to INVOICE@NIST.GOV in compliance with the Prompt Payment Act, and acceptance of deliverables will occur at NIST