Other Qc/Test/Inspect- Furnace, Steam Plant, And Drying Equipment; Nuclear Reactors

PSC Category H944 encompasses quality control, testing, and inspection services for specialized equipment including furnaces, steam plants, drying equipment, and nuclear reactors. The category focuses on technical evaluation and maintenance of complex industrial and scientific systems, with an emphasis on ensuring operational safety, efficiency, and compliance with regulatory standards. Services typically include steam quality testing, boiler inspections, emissions testing, and comprehensive system diagnostics across various industrial and research environments.

The federal contract awards in this category are predominantly issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), with contract values ranging from approximately $8,990 to $1,439,527.95. Frequently awarded vendors include Thermo Diagnostics Co. LLC, Caldaia Controls LLC, and Hilton Engineering Corp, many of which are small businesses with specific designations like woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, or minority-owned. The contracts are typically firm fixed-price purchase orders with performance periods ranging from 75 days to 5 years, often set aside for specific small business categories. Performance locations are primarily VA medical centers across multiple states, including California, Louisiana, Puerto Rico, and Texas.

Recent federal contract opportunities include a significant solicitation from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for reactor recovery services at the NIST Center for Neutron Research in Gaithersburg, Maryland. This $9 million procurement seeks comprehensive nuclear reactor remediation services, including fuel transfer system upgrades, radioactive waste management, and system inspections. Other opportunities include a Department of the Army solicitation for Radioisotope Identification Devices and a VA solicitation for steam quality testing services. These opportunities are generally set aside for small businesses and involve complex technical services related to testing, inspection, and maintenance of specialized scientific and industrial equipment.