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1333ND26QNB190490Federal

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The National Institute of Standards and Technology is seeking a transformer service provider to perform visual inspections, oil sampling, and oil analyses for all liquid filled transformers at its facility in Gaithersburg, Maryland. These services are essential for mitigating critical safety and operational risks, including arc flashes, component failures, structural fires, and electric shocks. This solicitation, identified by number 1333ND26QNB190490, is designated as a total small business set aside under NAICS code 811310. Interested parties must submit their responses by August 28, 2026, to the Department of Commerce.

General Info

NIST seeks small business transformer inspection and oil analysis services in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Agency

Department Of Commerce NistView Agency

NAICS

811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and MaintenanceView NAICS

Place of Performance

Gaithersburg, MD, USA

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Attachment C - Guidelines for OFPM Contractors at NIST

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Attachment D - infotest Laboratory Services Summary Report

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Attachment B - Bid Schedule (Pricing Sheet) for Transformer Oil Testing

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Instructions+to+Offerors+CLEAN.docx

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Instructions+to+Offerors-Tracked+C.docx

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1333ND26QNB190490-P001.pdf

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RFQ-1333ND26QNB190490 Transformer Inspection and Oil Analysis Services

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Attachment E - B206 photos

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Attachment A - Transformer List Rev 2

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AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Nist
Contacts1 person available
OfficeGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA
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Office AddressGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA
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Brandon Butler
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The purpose of this amendment (P001) is to provide a site visit for interested parties, extend the due date for inquiries, and extend the due date for quotes. See attached SF30 and Instructions to Offers (both Clean Copy and Tracked Changes Copy) for details. 


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National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to award a purchase order to a transformer service provider, to provide transformer visual inspection, transformer oil sampling and oil analyses for all liquid filled transformers at NIST facility in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The transformer inspection and transformer oil testing helps mitigate the risks of arc flash, component failure, structural fire, and electric shock.


See attached Request for Quote (RFQ) number 1333ND26QNB190490 and attachments A-E. 

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