Documentation, Examination, and Testing of Pipe Pieces
Overview
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PSC
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is soliciting quotes for Documentation, Examination, and Testing of Pipe Pieces. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is issued under full and open competition to support an ongoing natural gas pipeline accident investigation. Quotes are due by May 29, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The NTSB requires services for the documentation, examination, and testing of two polyethylene pipe butt fusion joints. Key requirements include:
- Documenting as-received condition and preliminary detailed documentation.
- Non-destructive inspection and testing, including computed tomography, leak testing, and pressure testing.
- Sectioning, mechanical exposure, and documentation of pipe pieces.
- Chemical and physical property analysis of pipe body and weld material. All work must be performed by trained, experienced, and technically proficient personnel. Offerors must possess relevant ISO 17025 accreditations or equivalent demonstrated competency, and a licensed professional engineer must oversee applicable tests.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: Up to 60 calendar days from the date of award.
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition
- NAICS Code: 541380, Testing Laboratories and Services (Small Business Size Standard: $19 million)
- Quotes Due: May 29, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
- Published: May 13, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on the best value to the Government, considering both price and non-price factors. Evaluation factors include Experience, Testing Plan, Past Performance, and Price. The Testing Plan is more important than Experience, and the Technical Quote combined with Past Performance is significantly more important than Price. Pricing must be determined fair and reasonable.
Additional Notes
Quotes must be submitted via e-mail to nicole.evanitsky@ntsb.gov in Adobe PDF format. The maximum email file size is 35 MB; segregated emails may be used if necessary. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) must be executed upon contract award. Questions regarding this RFQ must be submitted via e-mail to Nicole Evanitsky by May 22, 2026, 4:00 PM EST.