Fire Extinguisher Hydrostatic Testing

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking a contractor to provide fire extinguisher hydrostatic testing and refilling services for the NIST Gaithersburg campus. The contractor will be responsible for hydrostatic testing and refilling of 5 lb. CO2 fire extinguishers, and must have direct experience performing these services in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. The contractor must also have an office within 75 miles of the NIST Gaithersburg campus. • The contract will be a firm-fixed-price contract, with a contract line item for the hydrostatic testing and refilling of fire extinguishers. • The contractor must provide a technical quotation, including a narrative, charts, graphs, tables, drawings, product/service literature, and demonstrated authority to provide the necessary items and perform the required services. • The contractor must also provide a price quotation, including all shipping costs and tariffs, if applicable. • The contract will include provisions for payment, invoicing, and termination, as well as requirements for compliance with laws and regulations.