Albeni Falls Dam (AFD) CO2 Cylinder Hydrostatic Testing

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Seattle District is soliciting hydrostatic testing services for 48 spare 75-pound CO2 cylinders that are part of the fire suppression system at Albeni Falls Dam. The contractor must provide all labor, tools, equipment, test and inspection equipment, materials, and transportation necessary to perform comprehensive hydrostatic testing and recertification of these cylinders in accordance with applicable codes including CGA and DOT standards, industry standards, and original manufacturer specifications. Key contract requirements include transporting cylinders to the contractor's facility, emptying and reclaiming CO2, performing visual inspections, conducting hydrostatic testing to 150% of normal pressure, checking for leaks, measuring expansion, determining cylinder integrity, performing maintenance, updating markings, and providing recertification documentation. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the available documentation, the procurement is structured as a firm-fixed-price contract. All questions or concerns must be submitted by December 26, 2025, at 9:00 AM PST, with offers due by December 26, 2025, at 12:00 PM PST.

This is a 100% small business set-aside procurement with no identified incumbent contractors in the available materials. The contract carries a NAICS code of 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance) with a size standard of $12.5 million, though no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation notice. The performance period runs from January 5, 2026, through February 4, 2026, providing approximately one month for completion of all testing and recertification activities. All work will be performed in Oldtown, Idaho 83822, where the Albeni Falls Dam is located. The solicitation represents an opportunity for qualified small businesses with experience in compressed gas cylinder testing and certification.