Sault Project Office Non-destructive Weld Testing Services

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District intends to solicit for services to establish a Multiple Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for non-destructive testing inspection. This is a NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP), is NOT and Invitation for Bid (IFB) nor a solicitation. No proposal is being requested or accepted with the Sources Sought Notice, and no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow up information requests. The work included the following:

Non-Destructive Testing inspection of lock components includes but is not limited to inspection by qualified technicians per AWS D1.1 and D1.5 using visual, ultrasonic, magnetic particle, dye penetrant, or radiograph methods. Additional test and inspection methods may be required for other materials or circumstances. Components may be landside or on an island. Contractor personnel must meet security requirements and background checks for working onsite.

Contractor and inspectors must meet the following requirements. Inspector shall be qualified by the American Society for Nondestructive Testing as required by AWS D1.1 or D1.5 for the specific test method being performed. Inspector shall supply test equipment and materials required to perform the test. Test equipment shall be calibrated or certified as required by AWS D1.1 or D1.5 for the specific test being performed.

Requirements for inspectors performing other nondestructive testing or inspection shall be in accordance with the most current edition the relevant industry standard (i.e. AWS, ASME, or equal). Work will be completed at 199 E. Water St., Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 541380, which has a size standard of $19,000,000 in average annual receipts.

This announcement is for planning purposes only and participation in the questionnaire is entirely voluntary and non-participation will not affect the consideration of any company for future federal contracts.

In order to determine the extent of industry interest and experience in the requirement, interested contractors shall present the following information: a brief overview of the firm's capabilities and experience on construction projects similar in scope and the Sources Sought Questionnaire for Non-destructive Weld Testing Qualified companies are encouraged to respond. The response to this notice shall be in summary format and shall not exceed three (3) pages.

No basis for claim against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this sources sought or Government use of any information provided. The Government will not pay for information or comments provided and will not recognize any costs associated with submission of comments. Companies or individuals interested in responding are invited to submit their information via email to Frederick Coffey at Frederick.coffey@usace.army.mil and Michelle Barr at michelle.barr@usace.army.mil.

All attachments must be provided in either Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat PDF format. Please send responses by no later than 2:00 PM local prevailing time at Detroit, MI on 28 August 2024. PLEASE REFERENCE "SOURCES SOUGHT: SPO NDT Services", in the subject line.