AFD Hydrostatically Test 96 CO2 Cylinders

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Seattle is conducting market research for hydrostatic testing and recertification services for 96 carbon dioxide (CO2) cylinders that support the fire suppression system at Albeni Falls Dam, a hydroelectric facility in Idaho. The contractor will be responsible for removing, transporting, inspecting, and testing two sets of 48 cylinders each, which includes emptying the cylinders, conducting visual inspections, performing hydrostatic testing to 150% of normal pressure, conducting leak checks, measuring expansion, and potentially replacing valves or seals. Key requirements include identifying contract personnel, maintaining safety protocols, completing anti-terrorism training, and adhering to quality assurance standards that mandate 100% inspection with zero deviations from performance objectives. This sources sought notice is gathering information to determine contractor interest and capability under NAICS code 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance) with a size standard of $12.5 million. Interested parties must respond by June 20, 2025, confirming their capability to satisfy requirements, compliance with specifications, small business status, and active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, requiring contractors to qualify as small businesses and be registered in SAM with valid CAGE codes and UEI numbers. The Performance Work Statement indicates that work will be conducted on 96 CO2 cylinders arranged in two sets of 48 cylinders each, requiring systematic processing to ensure proper recertification and documentation. The period of performance spans from July 1, 2025, through September 15, 2025, providing contractors with approximately 2.5 months to complete the comprehensive testing and maintenance process. The solicitation number W912DW25Q0032 is currently in the sources sought phase, with no incumbent contractor or budget information disclosed in the notice. Contractors must demonstrate capability to handle specialized pressure testing equipment and comply with stringent quality assurance protocols that include replacing markings and decals, providing complete recertification documentation, and returning all cylinders to operational status at the dam facility.