Pressure Vessel Inspection Services

The Department of the Air Force's 502D Air Base Wing Joint Base San Antonio issued a Sources Sought Notice on March 26, 2026. The notice seeks interested and qualified small business offerors for pressure vessel inspection services at JBSA Lackland AFB, JBSA Randolph AFB, and Ft. Sam Houston. The government is collecting market data in accordance with FAR Part 10, utilizing NAICS 238220 and PSC J041, with an anticipated Firm Fixed Price award. Contractors are required to provide all labor, services, materials, and transportation for VE inspections on pressure vessels, adhering to AFI 32-1068 and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. Interested parties must complete and submit a questionnaire by April 3, 2026, 12 PM CST, to SSgt Mario Hernandez and N. Marie Phillips. The information gathered will be used for acquisition planning, and respondents will not be notified of the results. A Draft JBSA VE SOW is attached for more details.

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirement for a contractor to perform 38 National Board Inspection Code (NBIC) VE inspections on unfired pressure vessels across Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA), Texas. These inspections are mandated every three years by AFI 32-1068 and the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code to ensure compliance and safety. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, and transportation, completing the work within 60 calendar days. Key requirements include developing a Quality Control Plan, providing NBIC-certified personnel, conducting internal, external, and ultrasonic thickness tests, and submitting detailed reports on AF Form 1222. The SOW also details contractor conduct, access protocols, identification badges, and adherence to installation regulations, including working hours and observed holidays.