Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Inspection and Evaluation Services

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) is seeking Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Inspection and Evaluation Services for the Advanced Welding School at Surface Warfare Schools Command Learning Site in San Diego. The solicitation requires a contractor to perform radiographic and macro etch inspection services for welding qualification projects involving carbon steel plates, carbon steel pipes, and stainless steel pipes. Contractors must have Level 2 FBI Background Check clearance and be capable of picking up projects on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, with a required 48-hour turnaround for test results. The contract specifies strict quality assurance standards aligned with NAVSHIPS Technical Manual specifications, with an explicit requirement for physical radiographic film (digital radiographies are not acceptable). The solicitation (N0024425Q0027) was issued on December 16, 2024, with quotes due by December 20, 2024.

This is a total small business set-aside contract with a firm-fixed-price structure, consisting of one base year and four 12-month option years. The contractor will be expected to test approximately 585 items annually across three class sessions, with provisions for up to two additional inspections per failed project at no additional cost. Services must be performed at the contractor's own facility, with required business hours from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday. The contract is categorized under NAICS 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) and PSC H299 (Equipment and Materials Testing), with the place of performance located in San Diego, CA 92136. While no specific award value is detailed in the solicitation, the comprehensive testing requirements and multi-year option structure suggest a potentially significant contract opportunity for qualified small businesses in the non-destructive testing sector.