Glovebox Leak Testing at the Y-12 National Security Complex (NSC), Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- GloveBoxLeakTesting11142024
- Agency
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Department of Energy
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Tennessee 37830, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking interested parties to contract for the onsite leak testing of a small glovebox system at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The scope of work includes structural proof testing, global leak testing using the pressure decay method, and individual leak testing using helium mass spectrometry, with the contractor submitting a final test report. Qualified test performers must be certified as nondestructive test (NDT) Level II/III in accordance with ANSI/ASNT CP-189 and hold documented certifications to perform the required testing. Security clearances are preferred but not required. The procurement will use a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) selection strategy, with an estimated contract award in December 2024 and performance beginning in January 2025.
This procurement is not set aside for any specific business category. No incumbents or current contractors are named. The pre-solicitation notice does not provide any details on award values or budget ranges. The only numerical information given is the deadline of November 30, 2024 for interested parties to submit their qualifications, experience, and test performer certifications.
Notice text
Project: Glovebox Leak Testing at the Y-12 National Security Complex (NSC), Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Introduction: Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC, (CNS) is seeking interested parties to contract for the onsite leak testing of a small glovebox system. Firms who are capable of providing the services listed below are encouraged to reply to this expression of interest (EOI). CNS uses the information obtained from this EOI to develop a Request for Proposal (RFP).
This procurement falls under NAICS Code 541380 — Nondestructive Testing Laboratories or Services.
Background: The Y-12 National Security Complex is located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. It is a Department of Energy (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) site that is managed and operated by CNS.
General Scope Description: In accordance with American Glovebox Society (AGS) standards, a newly installed glovebox system must undergo leak testing. Using measurement and test equipment (M&TE) provided by CNS, testing is performed at the Y-12 National Security Complex.
Testing scope includes:
1. Structural proof testing using instrument air.
2. Global leak testing using the pressure decay method.
3. Individual leak testing using helium mass spectrometry.
4. Submitting a final test report.
Test performer(s) under consideration shall be qualified as a nondestructive test (NDT) Level II/III in accordance with ANSI/ASNT CP-189 and hold documented certifications to perform bubble testing (BT), pressure change test (PCT), and helium mass spectrometer leak detection (HMSLD).
Note: Individuals qualified and certified in accordance with an employer NDT program based upon the recommended practice specified in ANSI/ASNT SNT-TC-1a, may also be considered.
Prior to performing work, test performers must undergo specific site training that is administered by CNS.
Security Clearance: Although not required, preference is given to responders who can provide properly-qualified, DOE Q-cleared test performer(s).
Selection Strategy: Lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA)
Contract Type: Fixed Price
Estimated Key Forecast Procurement Dates: December 2024
Estimated Execution Dates: January 2025
If you are interested in participating in this opportunity, please submit your company’s general qualifications, related experience, your test performer’s qualification records, and any other comments to Thomas Nielander at the email address below. Responses must be received before 30 November 2024.
Send responses to: thomas.nielander@y12nsc.doe.gov
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