Pressure Vessel Inspection BPA for USACE Pittsburgh District
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W911WN26Q1B2D
- Agency
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ENDIST Pittsburgh
US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- PSC
- H999 Other Qc/Test/Inspect- Miscellaneous
- Place of performance
- United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Pittsburgh District is conducting market research to identify qualified sources for specialized inspection and certification services of unfired pressure vessels at various lock and dam facilities and project sites. This pre-solicitation notice seeks vendors capable of performing on-site inspections, ultrasonic testing, non-destructive examination (NDE), and certification in accordance with EM 385-1-1, ASME Codes, and National Board requirements. Key service requirements include verifying safety pressure relief valve settings and operational readiness, calculating Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (MAWP), coordinating with on-site USACE personnel, preparing certified inspection documentation, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations. The procurement is classified under NAICS 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) with a PSC code of H999 (Other QC/Test/Inspect-Miscellaneous). The pre-solicitation notice was posted on January 22, 2026, with responses due by January 29, 2026, allowing interested vendors eight days to provide their capability information for this sources sought market research.
No small business set-aside has been designated at this time, though the Government may determine set-aside eligibility based on responses received and additional market research. The anticipated contract will be structured as a single firm-fixed-price award with a performance period of 45 calendar days from the date of task order issuance. No specific budget range, award value, or incumbent contractor information is provided in the pre-solicitation notice. Interested vendors should note that this is a sources sought notice for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute an actual solicitation or request for proposal. Vendors meeting the qualifications should respond with their capability statements and relevant experience by the January 29, 2026 deadline to be considered for potential future solicitation.
Notice text
Pressure Vessel Inspection and Testing Services
This is a Sources Sought notice for informational and planning purposes only. This is NOT a solicitation or a request for proposal.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Pittsburgh District, is conducting market research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 to determine the availability of qualified sources capable of providing specialized inspection and certification services for unfired pressure vessels. A small business set-aside, if any, will be determined based upon responses received and further market research.
The Government is considering a potential firm-fixed-price contract to perform on-site inspection, testing, and certification of unfired pressure vessels located at various USACE lock and dam facilities and project sites.
Services may include, but are not limited to:
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Performing on-site inspections in accordance with EM 385-1-1, applicable ASME Codes, and National Board requirements.
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Conducting ultrasonic testing and other non-destructive examination (NDE) methods to determine material integrity and wall thickness.
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Verification of safety pressure relief valve identity, settings, and operational readiness.
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Performing calculations to determine and verify the Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (MAWP).
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Coordination with on-site USACE personnel to schedule and execute inspections with minimal disruption to facility operations.
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Preparation and submission of certified inspection documentation and final inspection records.
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Site cleanup and ensuring compliance with all applicable OSHA, environmental, and safety regulations.
Work will be executed under a single firm-fixed-price contract award.
The anticipated classification for this requirement is:
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NAICS: 541380 – Testing Laboratories and Services (SBA size standard $19.0 million)
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PSC: H999 – Other QC/Test/Inspect-Miscellaneous
The anticipated period of performance will be 45 calendar days from the date of call. The work involves inspections at approximately 22 sites containing 62 air receivers, located along the Ohio, Monongahela, and Allegheny Rivers. Vendors must be capable of supporting all specified locations.
Interested vendors are asked to provide a capabilities statement and at least 3 past performance examples of work of similar scope.
This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation, request for quotation, or commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract.
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