Plumbing Repair, Emergency Response, and Technical Support Services
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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 Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL), under the Department of Energy, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified contractors for Plumbing Repair, Emergency Response, and Technical Support Services in Princeton, NJ. This notice aims to find firms capable of providing on-call, corrective maintenance and emergency plumbing services to supplement PPPL's in-house team. Responses are due by April 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
PPPL seeks comprehensive plumbing services for major potable water and drainage systems. The scope includes, but is not limited to:
- 24/7/365 emergency leak response.
- Comprehensive piping repairs, advanced diagnostic testing, line camera inspections, and hydro-mechanical drain clearing.
- Maintenance and repairs for domestic water, sanitary & sewer, stormwater, laboratory & specialty plumbing, and gas piping systems.
- Mechanical support, including pump and heat exchanger repairs.
- Emergency services for burst pipes, major leaks, sewer backups, domestic water system failures, and flooding affecting mission-critical systems.
- Troubleshooting and technical support, including root-cause analysis and pressure/flow testing.
- Replacement and installation services for piping, fixtures, and pumps.
Services will be provided on an as-needed basis through individual Job Orders issued by PPPL. Work must comply with DOE directives, OSHA, NFPA, IBC, and PPPL regulations. Exclusions include large capital construction and engineering design services beyond troubleshooting.
Key Requirements
- Contractors must maintain an office within a 60-mile radius of Princeton, NJ 08543.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in plumbing services, with qualified technicians and demonstrated experience across various plumbing systems.
- Personnel working onsite for over 40 hours/year require General Employee Training (GET) and PPPL badging.
- Strict adherence to safety protocols and 15-minute notification for off-normal events.
- Deliverables include completed repairs, service reports with material lists, repair descriptions, before/after photos, and testing documentation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 15, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
- Published: March 26, 2026
- Place of Performance: Princeton, NJ 08543, USA
Contact Information
For inquiries or to express interest, contact Jimmy Russell at jrussell@pppl.gov or 609-243-3963.