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Ultrasonic Thickness Testing (UTT) of Cooling Water Pipe   2

ID: FA254324SSBS05 • Type: Sources Sought

Description

This is an official Sources Sought.

A requirement exists for a survey of Building 430, 433, and 435 Cooling Water Piping at Space Base Delta 2. Large amounts of metal rust flakes have been found lodged in Cooling Towers, Chillers, and Generators that support these buildings. This is indicative of pipe wall thinning brought on by heavy internal corrosion.

The U.S. Air Force 460th Contracting Squadron at Buckley SFB, CO is posting this Sources Sought to find potential vendors capable of providing Ultrasonic Thickness Testing (UTT) for Cooling Water Pipes.

The government is searching the market for contractors capable of providing Ultrasonic Thickness Testing (UTT) in a timely manner. This must be done without shutting off the water. What certifications are required for a contractor to conduct UTT? how long does UTT take? What are the risks? Are there other, less risky forms of testing the pipes? Has the government overlooked anything for this requirement in the attached DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS)?

Responses are to be sent via email to Contract Specialist (CS), A1C Guillermo Torres at guillermo.torres_barzallo.ec@us.af.mil and Contracting Officer (CO) TSgt Brittainy Shirley at brittainy.shirley@spaceforce.mil NLT 10 AM MDT, 17 June 2024. Please include the Sources Sought Identification Number or title in the subject line of the email submission.

SUBMISSION DETAILS:

  • Please include questions, concerns, considerations for this testing
  • Questions seeking clarification that expect responses are due by 13 June 2024
  • We would greatly appreciate that all responses include a projected quote

Please include the following information in your response:
- Company name, address, and point of contact, with email address and phone number
- CAGE Code and/or Unique Entity Identification (UEID) number

Background
A requirement exists for a survey of Building 430, 433, and 435 Cooling Water Piping at Space Base Delta 2. Large amounts of metal rust flakes have been found lodged in Cooling Towers, Chillers, and Generators that support these buildings. This is indicative of pipe wall thinning brought on by heavy internal corrosion. The U.S. Air Force 460th Contracting Squadron at Buckley SFB, CO is posting this Sources Sought to find potential vendors capable of providing Ultrasonic Thickness Testing (UTT) for Cooling Water Pipes.

Work Details
The purpose of this requirement is to perform Ultrasonic Thickness Testing (UTT) on the Cooling Water Piping for Buildings 430, 433, and 435 to determine the extent of the internal degradation. The Contractor performing the UTT will hold NDT Level II or III Certifications. The Contractor will perform a visual inspection of all accessible pipe surfaces to include underground portions immediately outside Building 433, sections underneath the grating inside Building 433, and above ground sections in the Building 430 Mechanical Room.
The Contractor will perform UTT scans around the full circumference of the piping at various locations.
Water must remain flowing in the piping throughout all phases of the inspection.
The Contractor will provide the Project Manager with a copy of the Inspection Report, to include findings, CAD, Inspection Data, Calculations (if required), and Photographs.

Place of Performance
Buckley Space Force Base, CO 80011

Overview

Response Deadline
June 17, 2024, 12:00 p.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
June 7, 2024, 7:52 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Aurora, CO 80011 United States
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
$19 Million
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$50,000 - $150,000 (AI estimate)
Odds of Award
37%
On 6/7/24 Space Force issued Sources Sought FA254324SSBS05 for Ultrasonic Thickness Testing (UTT) of Cooling Water Pipe due 6/17/24. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 541380 and PSC H947.
Primary Contact
Name
Brittainy Shirley   Profile
Phone
(720) 847-6964

Secondary Contact

Name
Guillermo Torres   Profile
Phone
(720) 847-6571

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE > AFSPC > FA2543 460 CONS
FPDS Organization Code
5700-FA2543
Source Organization Code
100076523
Last Updated
July 2, 2024
Last Updated By
brittainy.shirley@us.af.mil
Archive Date
July 2, 2024