Air Flask Ultrasonic Shear Wave Inspection with UT Thickness Inspection

The Military Sealift Command (MSC) has issued a market survey (A032331) for acquisition planning to identify qualified vendors capable of performing air flask inspections. The required services involve conducting ultrasonic testing on 10 air flasks located at the Underway Replenishment Training Center (MUTC) at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story (JEBLC) in Virginia Beach, VA. Qualified vendors must utilize certified service technicians and perform the inspections in accordance with Technical Manual S9086-SY-STM-010, Appendix A and Appendix C. This requirement falls under NAICS code 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance) with a $12.5M size standard. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to assist the Contracting Officer in developing a procurement strategy and determining if a small business set-aside is appropriate. Interested offerors must submit a capability statement detailing their organization's background, technical capabilities, history with similar projects, and small business status. Responses must be emailed to Mrs. Jordan Castellat at Jordan.r.castellat.civ@us.navy.mil by 1:00 PM local time in Norfolk, VA, on July 30, 2026.

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines requirements for the inspection and maintenance of 10 high-pressure air flasks located at the Military Sealift Command's (MSC) Underway Replenishment Training Center (MUTC) at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story (JEBLC) in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The primary objective is to perform ultrasonic testing and non-destructive evaluations to detect wall thinning, cracks, and other material deficiencies. All inspections must be completed within 14 calendar days of contract award by certified technical representatives holding credentials from the American Society for Nondestructive Testing. Technicians must execute all work in strict accordance with Technical Manual S9086-SY-STM-010, Compressed Air Plants and Systems (specifically Appendices A and C). Key contractor requirements and deliverables include: - Performing ultrasonic thickness measurements and shear wave scanning on the flask bodies, hemispherical heads, and weld areas. - Conducting external and internal visual examinations, magnetic particle tests, or dye penetrant inspections to identify structural defects. - Submitting a comprehensive condition report in Microsoft Word or Excel to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) within 7 calendar days of inspection completion. - Ensuring compliance with Naval Base Security, including possessing a Real ID for base access. - Restoring and repainting any affected surfaces upon test completion. The selected vendor must provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and materials to safely execute these specialized testing services.

This Request for Quote (RFQ), reference number MSC Requirement A032331, is issued by the Military Sealift Command (MSC) for air flask inspection services. The procurement is 100% reserved for small businesses under NAICS code 811310, with a size standard of $12.5 million. The selected contractor will perform Ultrasonic Shear Wave (Angle Beam) and UT Thickness (Straight Beam) inspections on 10 air flasks located at the MSC Underway Replenishment Training Center at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story in Virginia Beach, Virginia. All work must comply with Technical Manual S9086-SY-STM-010 (Appendix A and C) and be performed by certified technicians. Quotes must be submitted via email by September 14, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Submissions must include firm-fixed-price pricing broken down by labor category, Service Contract Labor Standards acknowledgment, company details (including UEI), point of contact information, and a minimum 30-day quote validity. Contractors must also have an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration. The period of performance requires all inspections to be completed within 14 calendar days of contract award, with the final report submitted within seven calendar days of completion. Work hours are restricted to weekdays between 0700 and 1500. Invoicing will be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system using the specified routing codes.

This document is a federal Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination (No. 2015-4341, Revision 35, dated July 30, 2026) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for Virginia and North Carolina. It establishes minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for contracted service personnel working within designated counties, including Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Newport News, Currituck, and Gates. The determination lists hourly pay rates across numerous job categories, including administrative support, automotive service, food preparation, health, information technology, mechanics, and protective services. Under the SCA, contractors must provide mandated fringe benefits, including health and welfare contributions ($5.55 per hour, or $5.09 per hour if covered by Executive Order 13706), a minimum of eleven paid holidays, and paid vacation based on length of service. Additionally, the document outlines provisions for paid sick leave under Executive Order 13706, minimum wage requirements under Executive Order 13658, night and Sunday differentials for air traffic controllers, hazardous duty pay differentials (4% to 8%), and uniform allowance guidelines. It also details the Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444) conformance process, which contractors must initiate to establish appropriate wage rates for any necessary job classifications not explicitly listed in this wage determination.