CUP Boiler Repair Services - Pre Solicitation Notice
SOL #: 1333ND26QNB190291Pre-Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Commerce
National Institute Of Standards And Technology
DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST
GAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, United States
Place of Performance
Gaithersburg, MD
NAICS
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)
PSC
Maintenance Of Miscellaneous Buildings (Z1JZ)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
Jun 12, 2026
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Response Deadline
Jun 15, 2026, 5:00 AM
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), under the Department of Commerce, intends to solicit for Boiler Repair Services at its facility in Gaithersburg, Maryland. This is a Presolicitation Notice to inform potential vendors of the upcoming requirement, fulfilling FAR 12.201-1-(C)(2). Responses are due by June 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
The services are required for critical boiler repairs and fuel tank cleaning to ensure reliable steam production and fuel integrity. Key tasks include:
- Boiler Water Column Piping: Replacement of existing water column piping on Boilers #1, #2, #3, & #4 with new Schedule 80 pipe, valves, and fittings.
- Boiler 5 & 6 Blowdown Valves: Removal and replacement of four (4) existing Yarway blowdown valves (two per boiler) on Boilers #5 & #6, including modification and fabrication of existing piping.
- Fuel Tank Cleaning: Flushing, cleaning, and biocide treatment of eight (8) 30,000-gallon underground diesel fuel tanks (Tanks 1, 2, 7, and 8), involving water pump-off, biocide addition, multi-stage fuel filtering, and fuel stabilizer addition.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Place of Performance: National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Building 302, Gaithersburg MD 20899.
- Period of Performance: 220 days from the signing of the Notice to Proceed.
- Response Due: June 15, 2026, 05:00 AM ET
- Published: June 12, 2026
Performance Standards & Special Requirements
- Contractor Qualifications: Must possess an ASME "R" code stamp, minimum ten (10) years of experience repairing high-pressure boilers, and current ASME welding and NBBI "R" certifications.
- Safety: Contractor must provide an OSHA-compliant safety plan within 5 days of contract award and ensure all personnel have required PPE and training.
- Security: Compliance with HSPD-12 for NIST facility access, including NIST badging procedures. After-hours access requires escort.
- Deliverables: Drawings/datasheets, equipment/material brochures, and cut sheets within 10 days of Notice to Proceed. Weekly progress reports are also required.
- Government-Furnished Material: None. Contractor must provide all materials, tools, and equipment.
- Invoicing: Monthly invoicing with a paper copy to the COR for approval, along with certified payroll.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Brandon Butler at brandon.butler@nist.gov.
People
Points of Contact
Brandon ButlerPRIMARY
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Posted: Jun 12, 2026