Pressure Vessel Inspection BPA for USACE Pittsburgh District

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.