Hydrostatic / Ultrasonic Testing of Nitrogen Cylinders

This contract solicitation, identified as W911N226QA044, is an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) award for hydrostatic and ultrasonic recertification services on empty high-pressure nitrogen storage cylinders at Letterkenny Army Depot, with a five-year base period from July 27, 2026, to July 26, 2031, and a potential one-time six-month option extension through January 26, 2032. The procurement is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 541380, with a size standard of $19 million, requiring all respondents to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and self-certify as small businesses. The work involves DOT and ISO compliance testing of 4,500 PSI cylinders, including hydrostatic testing, internal drying using forced hot air for at least 45 minutes, permanent stamping of the requalification identification number (RIN) and test date, application of DOT labels, and submission of test reports, all performed at the contractor’s facility under strict adherence to 49 CFR Parts 173 and 180, ISO 18119, ISO 9001, and other referenced federal and industry standards. Delivery is FOB destination to Letterkenny Army Depot in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, with the contractor responsible for pick-up, performance, and return of cylinders at their own expense and risk. Evaluation of proposals will be based on a best-value trade-off approach considering three factors in order of importance: Technical, Past Performance, and Price, with no fixed numerical weights or adjectival ratings assigned. Technical merit will assess the contractor’s approach to the work, resource adequacy, and relevant experience, while past performance will be verified through CPARS and supplier risk reports. Price will be evaluated as the total cost across all line items, with unbalanced pricing potentially rendering a quote unacceptable. Special requirements include a valid DOT RIN, compliance with security protocols including PIV requirements, adherence to holiday restrictions, mandatory PPE under LEAD-R 385-1, use of non-sparking tools, hazardous materials reporting via LEAD AMLD Form 4783, and 24-hour incident reporting. The contractor must also ensure personnel are qualified and certified, comply with ISO 45001, AS910