Hydro Testing, Painting and Refilling NRL owned Gas Cylinders
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), located in Washington D.C., is seeking quotations for Hydro Testing, Painting, and Refilling NRL-owned Gas Cylinders. This requirement addresses an identified security condition and involves the requalification and refurbishment of 226 miscellaneous government-owned empty gas cylinders. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ) under a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract. Quotations are due by April 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for:
- Pickup: Collecting 226 empty gas cylinders (various types, 2200 psi, industrial size) from NRL's storage location. A cylinder truck is required, with forklift assistance available.
- Requalification: Performing hydrostatic testing on all cylinders in accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR 180.201-217). Identifying cylinders suitable for requalification and any valve replacements needed.
- Refurbishment: For requalifiable cylinders, sandblasting, repainting (per MIL-STD-101C), and appropriate labeling.
- Refilling: Refilling requalified cylinders with specified gases (e.g., UHP Argon, Helium, Oxygen, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Air, Carbon Dioxide).
- Disposal: Disposing of cylinders that cannot be requalified after informing the NRL HAZMIN Section POC.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition (FAR 19-502-2 (a))
- NAICS Code: 334513
- PSC Code: AC15 (National Defense R&D Svcs; Department Of Defense Military; R&D Facilities & Maj Equip)
- Performance Period: Pickup within 30 calendar days of award; entire process completed within 60 calendar days from pickup.
- Response Due: April 11, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
- Published Date: April 9, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quotation is most advantageous to the Government, based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach. Offers will be ranked by price, and the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer(s) will be considered for award. Technical acceptability requires meeting all minimum requirements and specifications.
Submission Instructions & Contact
- Submission: Submit one copy of technical and price quotes via email. Include company DUNS Number and CAGE Code.
- Email: natalie.f.waugh.civ@us.navy.mil
- Point of Contact: Natalie Waugh, 202-923-1538
- Registration: Offerors must have an active registration in SAM.gov.
- Terms: Quotes must include a statement accepting the solicitation's terms and conditions or listing exceptions with rationale.
- Delivery: FOB Destination is preferred to US Naval Research Laboratory, 4555 Overlook Ave SW, Washington, D.C. 20375.