Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Cooling Tower Maintenance   2

Background
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) operates a heavy water-moderated nuclear test reactor and associated neutron beam research facility. The NCNR's reactor, licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, relies on cooling towers for its secondary cooling water. These towers require routine maintenance, repairs, and cleaning to ensure optimal operation. The contract aims to maintain these cooling towers and their subsystems effectively.

Work Details
The contractor will perform the following tasks:

- Semi-Annual Maintenance including cleaning, inspection, and maintenance of the deicing system;
- Inspection of all cells with a written report of findings;
- Fan blade clearance checks;
- Annual Maintenance including inspection and maintenance of the fire sprinkler system per NFPA 25;
- Structural bolt inspections;
- Lubrication of motors;
- Plume abatement heat exchanger inspections;
- Cleaning of all cells to remove scale and biological buildup;
- Electrical inspections including motor tests and inspections for damage or wear;
- Lightning protection inspections;
- Additional emergency/non-emergency repairs as identified by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

Emergency repairs must minimize downtime as the cooling tower is critical to NIST operations.

Period of Performance
The contract will be performed over a 12-month period with provisions for emergency/non-emergency repairs funded at $5,000 each year, with a total not exceeding $25,000 inclusive of all options.

Place of Performance
The work will be performed at the NIST Center for Neutron Research located in Gaithersburg, Maryland.