Pure Water System
ID: 1333ND-A-SS225-03Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310)

PSC

WATER PURIFICATION EQUIPMENT (4610)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/fc9f390a18064ab59f367d365c97e2fb/view
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    Description

    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking qualified contractors to provide maintenance and repair services for its Pure Water Systems located at the Gaithersburg campus. The contract will focus on the three Reverse Osmosis & Deionization (RO/DI) systems across buildings 221, 222, and 227, ensuring they operate at high performance through routine, unscheduled, and emergency maintenance tasks. These systems are critical for supplying high-quality water necessary for NIST's research activities, and the contractor must adhere to strict safety regulations and quality control measures. Interested parties should contact Derrick Fletcher at derrick.fletcher@nist.gov or Tony Schmidt at tony.schmidt@nist.gov for further details, with the contract duration set for one year and the possibility of four additional extensions, totaling up to five years and six months.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Derrick Fletcher
    derrick.fletcher@nist.gov
    Tony Schmidt
    tony.schmidt@nist.gov
    Files
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    Building 221 222 and 227 Pure Water Contract SOW.pdf
    The document outlines the Statement of Work for Pure Water Systems maintenance and repair services at the NIST Gaithersburg campus, focusing on the Reverse Osmosis & Deionization systems across buildings 221, 222, and 227. The contract will last one year with four optional extensions, totaling five years and six months. It mandates that the contractor provides all necessary services and materials, dividing maintenance into routine, unscheduled, and emergency tasks under distinct contract line-item numbers. The contractor is responsible for adhering to standard operating procedures and quality control, ensuring high-performance water systems. Regular maintenance includes monthly inspections, as well as semi-annual and annual tasks to maintain water quality. Emergency services must be available within two hours. A qualified contractor with appropriate expertise, including factory-certification for specific repairs, is required. Furthermore, all work must comply with safety regulations and involve a job-specific Health and Safety Plan. The document emphasizes coordination with the Contracting Officer Representative for scheduling and reporting on maintenance activities and outcomes. Overall, this RFP serves to ensure continuous, high-quality water system operation critical for NIST’s research activities.
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