Weld Inspection & Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) Services

Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC (operator of Brookhaven National Laboratory for the Department of Energy Office of Science) seeks quotations for Weld Inspection and Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) Services on an as-needed, time-and-materials basis, with quotations due August 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time and questions due August 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. This is full and open competition with no set-aside; award will be made on a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis.

Place of performance is Upton, New York. Services include visual weld inspection (VT), phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT), shear wave ultrasonic testing (UT), and magnetic particle testing (MT) performed on the laboratory's aging utility and process piping infrastructure in both confined and non-confined space environments. Work is authorized only by the BSA Technical Representative and performed Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with inspectors required to be located within 50 miles of Brookhaven and respond to requests within two business days.

The NAICS code is 541330 (Engineering Services) with a $25.5 million size standard. This is not a recompete; no incumbent contractor currently performs these services.

Contractor must furnish all qualified personnel, supervision, equipment, tools, materials, and incidental services. Inspector qualification requires ASNT Level II minimum certification in ultrasonic testing with documented PAUT-specific training per ASNT SNT-TC-1A and ASNT CP-189, with an NDE Level III reviewer to approve procedures and sign reports. Personnel must complete training within 30 days of award in asbestos awareness, confined space entry, fall protection, and four-gas meter operation. Contractor provides all calibration standards, reference blocks, and calibration artifacts; BNL provides none.

The draft purchase order (BNL-0000473504, dated July 29, 2026) establishes a base period through August 30, 2027 with fully burdened hourly labor rates specified in Attachment C. Service Contract Act compliance applies with Wage Determination No. 2015-4157, Revision 31. Insurance requirements include worker's compensation ($1,000,000 limit), general liability ($1,000,000/$2,000,000), and automobile liability ($250,000/$500,000). All work must comply with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section V and OSHA requirements, with inspection reports delivered within five business days.

Offerors must demonstrate minimum three completed projects involving comparable weld inspection or NDE services within the last five years, submit key personnel resumes with PAUT/VT/UT/MT certifications, provide sample inspection reports and equipment specifications, confirm response capability within one business day, submit Corporate Safety Training Program and Job Hazard Analysis sample, and accept all SOW, BSA Commercial Terms & Conditions, and BNL site requirements including badging and drug/alcohol screening protocols.

Amendment 1 posted August 10 contains BNL responses to vendor RFI questions; all other requirements and the due date remain unchanged.