Gas Detection System Maintenance

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive maintenance, calibration, and corrective repair services for its building 302 gas detection system. The effort covers semi‑annual servicing of carbon monoxide, combustible gas, oxygen depletion, and refrigerant sensors and transmitters, as well as two gas‑control monitoring panels, across the boiler and chiller plants. The contractor must supply all labor, materials (including certified calibration gases), transportation, insurance, and equipment (e.g., a 30‑ft man‑lift), and must provide five spare refrigerant sensor units. Service is performed during normal business hours, with detailed reporting and a quality‑control plan. The contract includes a base year (10/01/2026‑09/30/2027) and up to four one‑year option periods, plus a possible six‑month extension. • Location: NIST Gaithersburg Campus, MD (100 Bureau Drive) • Scope: Calibration & maintenance of 3 CO, 4 combustible, 3 O₂, 30 refrigerant sensors, plus 2 monitoring panels; corrective repairs as needed • Frequency: Semi‑annual visits (twice per performance year) with scheduled sensor replacements every 24 months • Duration: 1‑year base period with up to four 1‑year options (total up to 5 years) • Required resources: Certified technicians (≥2 years experience), 30‑ft man‑lift, calibration gas bottles, spare parts inventory • Deliverables: Maintenance procedures list (within 4 weeks of award), detailed maintenance reports (within 5 business days of each visit), safety and quality‑control plans • Evaluation: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) RFQ; small‑business set‑aside (WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB) • Submission: Electronic quote to Helen Wesley ([email protected]) by the deadline (date not specified in excerpt)