Place of performanceGaithersburg, MD, United States
Opportunity summary
Source-cited
NIST seeks a transformer service provider to perform visual inspections and oil sampling/analysis for liquid-filled transformers at its Gaithersburg, MD facility. The solicitation is a Small Business Set Aside, with a response deadline of September 8, 2026. [2]
Key points
Service includes transformer visual inspection and oil testing. [2]
Performance location is NIST in Gaithersburg, Maryland. [2]
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See sections 1823 through 1825 and 1832 of Public Law 118-31 for statutory requirements pertaining to exemptions, exceptions, and waivers. (d) Prohibition on using or providing specific products or services or conducting certain transactions regardless of connection to contract. (1) Certain telecommunications and video surveillance equipment, systems, or services. (1.i)Unless an applicable waiver has been issued by the Government, the Contractor cannot use any equipment, systems, or services that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system (paragraph (a)(1)(B) of section 889 of the John S.
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899-1640 Regular Business Hours: The Contractor shall perform services under this work requirement during the hour 7:30 AM (ET) – 5:00 PM (ET) Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays.
Offerors shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this RFP by the date and time specified in the amendment(s). (c) Submission, modification, revision, and withdrawal of proposals.
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The purpose of this Amendment (P003) is to provide answers to previously submitted questions to the govnerment, extend the due date for quotations to 9/8/2026, 1:00 PM EST, and provide an updated Wage Determination. Please see attached Gov Response to Questions 2, Wage Determination 2015-4269, and SF30. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. **************************************************************************************** The purpose of this amendment (P002) is to provide answers to previously submitted questions to the government, revise the Statement of Work (SOW), and revise the Bidding Schedule. Please see attached SF30 amendment, Government Responses to Questions, SOW Rev 5, and Attachment B-Bid Schedule Rev 2. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. **************************************************************************************** The purpose of this amendment (P001) is to provide a site visit for interested parties, extend the due date for inquiries, and extend the due date for quotes. See attached SF30 and Instructions to Offers (both Clean Copy and Tracked Changes Copy) for details. ***************************************************************************************** National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to award a purchase order to a transformer service provider, to provide transformer visual inspection, transformer oil sampling and oil analyses for all liquid filled transformers at NIST facility in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The transformer inspection and transformer oil testing helps mitigate the risks of arc flash, component failure, structural fire, and electric shock. See attached Request for Quote (RFQ) number 1333ND26QNB190490 and attachments A-E.
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Sep 1, 2026 · 4 fields changed
Response deadline2026-09-04T17:00:00+00:002026-09-08T17:00:00+00:00Archive date2026-09-192026-09-23DescriptionThe purpose of this amendment (P002) is to provide answers to previously submitted questions to the government, revise the Statement of Work (SOW), and revise the Bidding Schedule. Please see attached SF30 amendment, Government Responses to Questions, SOW Rev 5, and Attachment B-Bid Schedule Rev 2. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. **************************************************************************************** The purpose of this amendment (P001) is to provide a site visit for interested parties, extend the due date for inquiries, and extend the due date for quotes. See attached SF30 and Instructions to Offers (both Clean Copy and Tracked Changes Copy) for details. ***************************************************************************************** National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to award a purchase order to a transformer service provider, to provide transformer visual inspection, transformer oil sampling and oil analyses for all liquid filled transformers at NIST facility in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The transformer inspection and transformer oil testing helps mitigate the risks of arc flash, component failure, structural fire, and electric shock. See attached Request for Quote (RFQ) number 1333ND26QNB190490 and attachments A-E.The purpose of this Amendment (P003) is to provide answers to previously submitted questions to the govnerment, extend the due date for quotations to 9/8/2026, 1:00 PM EST, and provide an updated Wage Determination. Please see attached Gov Response to Questions 2, Wage Determination 2015-4269, and SF30. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. **************************************************************************************** The purpose of this amendment (P002) is to provide answers to previously submitted questions to the government, revise the Statement of Work (SOW), and revise the Bidding Schedule. Please see attached SF30 amendment, Government Responses to Questions, SOW Rev 5, and Attachment B-Bid Schedule Rev 2. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. **************************************************************************************** The purpose of this amendment (P001) is to provide a site visit for interested parties, extend the due date for inquiries, and extend the due date for quotes. See attached SF30 and Instructions to Offers (both Clean Copy and Tracked Changes Copy) for details. ***************************************************************************************** National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to award a purchase order to a transformer service provider, to provide transformer visual inspection, transformer oil sampling and oil analyses for all liquid filled transformers at NIST facility in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The transformer inspection and transformer oil testing helps mitigate the risks of arc flash, component failure, structural fire, and electric shock. See attached Request for Quote (RFQ) number 1333ND26QNB190490 and attachments A-E.Documents1316
Aug 20, 2026 · 2 fields changed
DescriptionThe purpose of this amendment (P001) is to provide a site visit for interested parties, extend the due date for inquiries, and extend the due date for quotes. See attached SF30 and Instructions to Offers (both Clean Copy and Tracked Changes Copy) for details. ***************************************************************************************** National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to award a purchase order to a transformer service provider, to provide transformer visual inspection, transformer oil sampling and oil analyses for all liquid filled transformers at NIST facility in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The transformer inspection and transformer oil testing helps mitigate the risks of arc flash, component failure, structural fire, and electric shock. See attached Request for Quote (RFQ) number 1333ND26QNB190490 and attachments A-E.The purpose of this amendment (P002) is to provide answers to previously submitted questions to the government, revise the Statement of Work (SOW), and revise the Bidding Schedule. Please see attached SF30 amendment, Government Responses to Questions, SOW Rev 5, and Attachment B-Bid Schedule Rev 2. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. **************************************************************************************** The purpose of this amendment (P001) is to provide a site visit for interested parties, extend the due date for inquiries, and extend the due date for quotes. See attached SF30 and Instructions to Offers (both Clean Copy and Tracked Changes Copy) for details. ***************************************************************************************** National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to award a purchase order to a transformer service provider, to provide transformer visual inspection, transformer oil sampling and oil analyses for all liquid filled transformers at NIST facility in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The transformer inspection and transformer oil testing helps mitigate the risks of arc flash, component failure, structural fire, and electric shock. See attached Request for Quote (RFQ) number 1333ND26QNB190490 and attachments A-E.Documents913
Aug 17, 2026 · 4 fields changed
Response deadline2026-08-28T17:00:00+00:002026-09-04T17:00:00+00:00Archive date2026-09-122026-09-19DescriptionNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to award a purchase order to a transformer service provider, to provide transformer visual inspection, transformer oil sampling and oil analyses for all liquid filled transformers at NIST facility in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The transformer inspection and transformer oil testing helps mitigate the risks of arc flash, component failure, structural fire, and electric shock. See attached Request for Quote (RFQ) number 1333ND26QNB190490 and attachments A-E.The purpose of this amendment (P001) is to provide a site visit for interested parties, extend the due date for inquiries, and extend the due date for quotes. See attached SF30 and Instructions to Offers (both Clean Copy and Tracked Changes Copy) for details. ***************************************************************************************** National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to award a purchase order to a transformer service provider, to provide transformer visual inspection, transformer oil sampling and oil analyses for all liquid filled transformers at NIST facility in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The transformer inspection and transformer oil testing helps mitigate the risks of arc flash, component failure, structural fire, and electric shock. See attached Request for Quote (RFQ) number 1333ND26QNB190490 and attachments A-E.Documents69