Hydro Testing, Painting and Refilling NRL owned Gas Cylinders

The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is seeking a contractor to hydro test, paint, and refill 226 government-owned gas cylinders. The cylinders are currently "out of test" and need to be requalified for transportation, storage, and use. The contractor will pick up the cylinders from NRL, perform hydrostatic testing, sandblast and repaint the cylinders, and refill them with various gases. The contractor will also dispose of any cylinders that cannot be requalified. The period of performance is 60 calendar days from pickup, with pickup required within 30 calendar days from the final award of the contract. Key aspects of the job include: • Hydrostatic testing and requalification of gas cylinders • Sandblasting and repainting of cylinders • Refilling of cylinders with various gases • Disposal of cylinders that cannot be requalified • Pickup and delivery of cylinders to and from NRL • Compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and NRL specifications