Fire Extinguisher Hydrostatic Testing
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 1333ND26QNB130252
- Agency
- National Institute of Standards and Technology Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- PSC
- H312 Inspection- Fire Control Equipment
- Place of performance
- Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899, United States
- Points of contact
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- Robert Singman robert.singman@nist.gov (301) 975-6388
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institute of Standards and Technology seeks hydrostatic testing and refilling of 300 units of 5-pound CO2 fire extinguishers, with quotations due June 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET and questions due June 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET. The procurement is unrestricted with no set-aside, though small businesses are encouraged to participate.
Place of performance is the NIST Gaithersburg, Maryland campus. The contractor must maintain an office within 75 miles of the Gaithersburg campus and demonstrate direct experience performing hydrostatic testing and CO2 fire extinguisher services. All work must comply with NFPA 10 and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157. Services include pickup and delivery of extinguishers, replacement of seals, O-rings, and pull pins, and recharging of all units; failed extinguishers must be marked and returned to NIST. The contract period of performance begins 15 days after award and extends for one year, with all 300 extinguishers to be completed and returned within that period. Delivery is FOB Destination to NIST Shipping and Receiving, Building 303, 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20899.
The NAICS code is 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) with a $19.0 million small business size standard. The PSC code is H312 (Inspection—Fire Control Equipment). Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offeror. Quotations must be submitted electronically in three separate volumes (Technical, Price, and Terms and Conditions) to Contracting Officer Robert Singman at robert.singman@nist.gov. Price quotations must remain valid for 90 days from the due date and include all shipping costs. Payment is Net 30 days upon receipt and acceptance of a proper invoice at 100% upon successful completion of testing and technical compliance. The contractor must comply with NIST security requirements, including identification badges and vehicle registration, and maintain regular business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time, excluding Federal holidays).
Notice text
4 versions
Update #4 · Latest ·
The due date has been revised to match the RFQ date and time of 11:00am, June 22, 2026.
The Government is post responses to questions recevied from vendors. The due date is still 11:00am, Wednesday, June 17, 2026 EST.
The RFQ is being revised to correct the inconsistency with small business set-aside between the SF 1449 and RFQ language. This RFQ is unrestricted. No set-aside is used. Small businesses are encouraged to apply to this RFQ (June 9, 2026).
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Fire Department is tasked with the inspection and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers on the NIST Gaithersburg, MD Campus. Part of the maintenance of fire extinguishers is the hydrostatic test and refilling of the fire extinguisher. This is a required process per National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Occupation Safety Health Administration (OSHA). The NFPA 10 code and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157.
Update #3 ·
The Government is post responses to questions recevied from vendors. The due date is still 11:00am, Wednesday, June 17, 2026 EST.
The RFQ is being revised to correct the inconsistency with small business set-aside between the SF 1449 and RFQ language. This RFQ is unrestricted. No set-aside is used. Small businesses are encouraged to apply to this RFQ (June 9, 2026).
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Fire Department is tasked with the inspection and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers on the NIST Gaithersburg, MD Campus. Part of the maintenance of fire extinguishers is the hydrostatic test and refilling of the fire extinguisher. This is a required process per National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Occupation Safety Health Administration (OSHA). The NFPA 10 code and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157.
Update #2 ·
The RFQ is being revised to correct the inconsistency with small business set-aside between the SF 1449 and RFQ language. This RFQ is unrestricted. No set-aside is used. Small businesses are encouraged to apply to this RFQ (June 9, 2026).
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Fire Department is tasked with the inspection and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers on the NIST Gaithersburg, MD Campus. Part of the maintenance of fire extinguishers is the hydrostatic test and refilling of the fire extinguisher. This is a required process per National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Occupation Safety Health Administration (OSHA). The NFPA 10 code and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157.
Update #1 ·
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Fire Department is tasked with the inspection and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers on the NIST Gaithersburg, MD Campus. Part of the maintenance of fire extinguishers is the hydrostatic test and refilling of the fire extinguisher. This is a required process per National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Occupation Safety Health Administration (OSHA). The NFPA 10 code and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Responses to Question - Hydrostatic Testing.pdf | ||
| RFQ 1333ND26QNB130252-Hydro Testing-Clauses - 6-9-2026.pdf | ||
| RFQ 1333ND26QNB130252-Hydro Testing-6-8-2026.pdf | ||
| FY26 Hydro SOW.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Extinguisher Hydrostatic Testing | Award Notice | |
| Fire Extinguisher Hydrostatic Testing | Solicitation | |
| Fire Extinguisher Hydrostatic Testing | Pre-Solicitation |
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