NIST cup-boiler repair & welding services

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), under the Department of Commerce, is seeking an ASME "R" stamp qualified boiler repair and welding contractor to provide high-pressure steam piping and boiler repair services on a 24/7/365 callback basis at its Central Utility Plant in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The contractor must respond to service requests within 2 hours and provide on-site emergency response within 8 hours of notification, with work including welding repairs on boiler tubes, headers, drums, valves, and piping systems in confined spaces at temperatures up to 180 degrees Fahrenheit. Key qualifications include a minimum of ten years of current experience repairing high-pressure boilers under ASME "R" code, current ASME welding certification, and current NBBI "R" certification at the time of bid and throughout contract performance. The contractor must submit repair proposals within one day of inspection, including detailed cost estimates and labor hours for government approval, and maintain an OSHA-compliant safety plan with weekly progress reports. The deadline for responses to this Sources Sought Notice is April 24, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST, with submissions directed to brandon.butler@nist.gov in Microsoft Word or PDF format with a 10-page limit.

This is a pre-solicitation notice with no set-aside designation, and no incumbent contractor or specific award value is identified in the available documentation. The contract encompasses maintenance and repair services for six high-pressure power boilers with capacities ranging from 44,000 to 80,000 PPH, with a period of performance consisting of one base year plus four optional years. The contractor will operate on a fixed allocation payment structure with compensation only for authorized services approved by the government, and all materials and labor must be contractor-furnished. Respondents must be prepared to obtain Green Badged credentials for 24/7 facility access and demonstrate compliance with U.S. Department of Transportation regulations and applicable safety requirements. This notice is strictly for market research purposes and does not constitute a commitment by NIST to award a contract or provide feedback to respondents.