Utility Meter Calibration and Maintenance
ID: 1333ND24QNB190506Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYDEPT OF COMMERCE NISTGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

NAICS

Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- WATER PURIFICATION AND SEWAGE TREATMENT EQUIPMENT (J046)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/845cf88c295c46a89f5c8f1a9ccf0356/view
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    Description

    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking qualified contractors for a Request for Quotation (RFQ) focused on the calibration and maintenance of utility metering devices at its Gaithersburg, Maryland campus. The project involves various types of metering, including domestic water, steam supply, chilled water, compressed air, and natural gas, requiring contractors to provide labor, materials, and equipment to meet factory accuracy specifications. This initiative is crucial for ensuring accurate and efficient utility meter management while adhering to federal compliance and safety standards. Interested small businesses, particularly those owned by women, should contact Sharrion Mosley at sharrion.young-mosley@nist.gov or call 303-497-6906 for further details and to discuss the submission of their qualifications.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Sharrion Mosley
    (303) 497-6906
    sharrion.young-mosley@nist.gov
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    FormSF1449.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for the calibration and maintenance of utility metering devices across its Gaithersburg campus. The project encompasses various metering types for domestic water, steam supply, chilled water, compressed air, and natural gas, requiring contractors to supply labor, materials, and equipment to achieve factory-stated accuracy specifications. Essential tasks include project management, site surveys, calibration procedures, and documentation. The RFQ specifies milestones, deliverable schedules, and requirements for project meetings, including a Project Kickoff Meeting and Closeout Meeting. Potential contractors must provide a Final Report documenting calibration results and personnel qualifications. Compliance with federal regulations such as FAR clauses and reporting requirements regarding Kaspersky Lab and supply chain security is emphasized. The target audience includes women-owned small businesses and emphasizes government procurement processes. This RFQ represents the government's objective to ensure accurate and efficient utility meter management while adhering to compliance and safety standards.
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