Welding Cap Government Bids & RFPs

The bid notice states that capability statements must be received by April 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.

The anticipated period of performance for this requirement is 1 base year plus four 4 option years.

The U. S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking an ASME R stamp qualified boiler repair and welding contractor.

The bid notice states that capability statements must be submitted by 11:00 a. m. CST on April 20, 2026. please submit all capability statements as outlined below by 11: 00 a. m. cst on april 20, 2026

The bid notice states that this is not a request for proposal, quotation, or invitation for bid, and the government does not intend to award a contract based on responses to this RFI. he government does not intend to award a contract based on responses to this rfi

The bid notice requires vendors to provide their size standard, DUNS number, EUI, CAGE code, and at least 3 years of experience manufacturing the equipment. 1. vendors size standard, duns number, eui, cage code 2. does the vendor have at least 3 years of experience manufacturing this equipment.

The period of performance is from June 2, 2026, to September 7, 2026.

The government will make payment based on a percentage or stage of completion, with a minimum of 25 percent completion required for initial invoicing on each contract line item. 10% of the total contract price will be withheld until all deliverables are received and accepted.

Defective or deficient work or materials must be corrected within 60 days from the date of redelivery of the vessels. The government is entitled to rely upon any guarantee for work performed or materials furnished that exceeds this 60-day period.

The government intends to award one firm-fixed-price contract to the responsible quoter whose quote conforming to the solicitation offers the best value to the government using the lowest price technically acceptable approach.

Offerors must demonstrate technical capability, provide competitive pricing, and submit past performance documentation. Specific certifications such as SSPC QP1, NACE Level 3, or AMPP are required for painting contractors. Proof of insurance, a planning document, and welding certifications are also necessary.

The document mentions that failure to submit a planning document with the proposal may result in the proposal being considered unresponsive. It also states that final payment may be delayed without penalty of interest until the government property report is received.

Protests must be filed within the period specified in FAR **** agency protests should be submitted electronically to ***@***. *. * and the contracting officer or by hand delivery to the contracting officer.