X-Ray Machine Maintenance Services
COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF
Notice type
Sources Sought
Solicitation #
OFPM_TEAM_SS26-31
NAICS
811210
PSC
J063
Posted
July 27, 2026
Response due
August 6, 2026
Place of performance
Gaithersburg, MD
Description
STATEMENT OF WORK/PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT
FY26 X-RAY Maintenance
July 24, 2026
I. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Office of Facilities and Property Management (OFPM) serves as the focal point for the
safe and reliable management and operation of NIST facilities. We are committed to providing
effective services and programs that support staff and researchers in fulfilling the NIST mission.
OFPM manages and oversees more than 1,300 acres and 4.6 million gross square feet of NIST
facilities in Gaithersburg, MD; Boulder, CO; Ft Collins, CO; Erie, CO; and Kauai, HI, ensuring
optimal responsiveness to the needs of NIST’s technical and support programs. This acquisition
is for a manufacturer-certified preventative maintenance and repair service contract for the
Astrophysics Inc X-Ray Machine utilized by the Facilities Service Division Package Services
Group. This requirement ties directly into NIST’s broader goal to "ensure national security".
Continuous mail screening prevents dangerous materials from compromising the safety of
NIST's critical infrastructure, researchers, and scientific measurement
II. PURPOSE
NIST Facilities Services Division/Package Services Group requires regular scheduled
maintenance and repair on the Astrophysics Inc X-Ray Machine. The X-ray machine is critical
for daily operations, screening all incoming mail, packages, and freight. Without regular
maintenance and service, we compromise our ability to detect explosives, bioterrorism threats,
and contraband, severely increasing the security risk to the NIST campus.
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
Work will be performed at the NIST Gaithersburg Maryland Receiving location at 100 Bureau Dr
Building 301/ B185 Gaithersburg MD 20899.
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Regular Business Hours
Regular business hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 4:00pm Eastern Time, excluding
Federal holidays and NIST closures.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The period of performance shall be 12 months, beginning on the date of award.
III. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
TASKS
The work requirements for this project are as follows:
Task 1 Regular Maintenance Schedule
The Contractor shall:
1.1 Establish a regular maintenance schedule for Astrophysics Inc. XIS-1080 Midsize
X-Ray Inspection System
1.2 Schedule maintenance annually.
1.3 A copy of the schedule will be given to the COR for this contract for their records and
scheduling.
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Task 2 Schedule Maintenance
The Contractor shall:
2.1 Notify the COR 48 hours before the scheduled maintenance.
2.2 Provide COR with the name of the technician performing the maintenance so that COR
can enter the name into the NIST visitor registration system.
2.3 Provide COR with a written request for any special requirements needed for service.
Task 3 Preventative Maintenance
The Contractor shall:
3.1 Notify the COR 48 hours before the scheduled maintenance.
3.2 Provide certified technician to perform service and labor
3.3 Clean all instruments
3.4 Perform recommended system repairs and replace them with OEM replacement parts
3.5 Conduct radiation safety survey
3.6 Repair services; each report shall include name of the service engineer, date(s) of
service, description of service required, description of service performed (including parts
and labor), and time log.
3.7 Reports must be submitted to the NIST COR within two (2) business days of
maintenance service completion.
Task 4 Full On-Site Maintenance Service
The Contractor shall:
4.1 Provide certified technician to perform service and labor
4.2 Inspect the Astrophysics Systems and system must function according to manufacturer’s
specifications and applicable controlling standards during the maintenance period,
unless maintenance and repairs are conducted.
4.3 Perform labor for needed repairs
4.4 Response time shall not exceed two (2) business days when a site visit is necessary, or
one (1) business day if telephone support is required.
4.5 Provide 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, telephone support.
4.6 Field service reporting shall be conducted for documenting all on-site visits for
maintenance or repair services; each report shall include name of the service engineer,
date(s) of service, description of service required, description of service performed
(including parts and labor), and time log. 4.6 Reports must be submitted to the NIST
COR within two (2) business days of maintenance service completion.
Task 5 Safety on the NIST Campus
NIST is committed to maintaining a work environment that safeguards the public and the
environment, as well as personnel and property.
If the award requires construction, demolition, excavation, renovation, or other work for which
the contractor directs and oversees contractor personnel (including subcontractors) at NIST-
owned and operated sites, the contractor shall:
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Provide a detailed, site-specific Safety Plan to the contracting officer within 7 days after award
that describes how the contractor will maintain a safe work environment and comply with
applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, as well as with
applicable state and local laws, standards, and codes.
The Safety Plan shall specify how the company’s policies and practices will comply with each of
the applicable standards, laws, and codes.
The contracting officer will provide written comments regarding the plan to the contractor within
seven (7) days of receipt and will require the contractor to submit a revised safety plan within
seven (7) days after that to the contracting officer for their review. This cycle may be repeated, if
necessary, until the contracting officer determines the safety plan to be acceptable.
Reference:
See NIST’s Contractor Safety Program for required elements of Contractor Safety Plans.
Task 6 Safety-Related Equipment
The Contractor shall provide all safety-related equipment required to perform the work under
this award, including personal protective equipment (PPE) and other equipment that is required
or appropriate to protec…
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