The government is revising an RFQ to correct a small business set-aside inconsistency, making the solicitation unrestricted with no set-aside, though small businesses are encouraged to apply. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Fire Department requires inspection and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers on the NIST Gaithersburg, MD campus. Services include hydrostatic testing and refilling of extinguishers, as mandated by NFPA 10 and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157. The due date for responses remains 11:00am, Wednesday, June 17, 2026 EST. No budget amount is specified.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Fire Department requires inspection, maintenance, hydrostatic testing, and refilling of portable fire extinguishers at its Gaithersburg, MD campus. This work must comply with NFPA 10 and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157 standards. The solicitation is unrestricted with no small business set-aside, though small businesses are encouraged to apply. No specific budget amount is provided. Performance of services will occur at the NIST Gaithersburg, MD campus.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Fire Department is tasked with the inspection and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers on the NIST Gaithersburg, MD Campus. Part of the ... The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Fire Department is tasked with the inspection and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers on the NIST Gaithersburg, MD Campus. Part of the maintenance of fire extinguishers is the hydrostatic test and refilling of the fire extinguisher. This is a required process per National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Occupation Safety Health Administration (OSHA). The NFPA 10 code and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157.